Valence's Boost Challenge
Commissioned to pen all copy for Valence’s Boost Challenge campaign, where veteran Black professionals became “Spotlights,” mentoring promising college students and recent graduates by using the network’s Boost function.
Valence's Boost Challenge
Created narrative of the entire campaign, likening a mentor’s ability to help young people in need of career guidance to a superpower. From the announcement post forward, The Spotlights were characterized as heroes saving next-gen talent from the systemic and structural racism that is exacerbating Covid-19’s crippling effects on Black America’s working-class community.
Introducing The Spotlights
Omar Johnson, Founder of ØPUS
Barbara Bouza, Architect and Co-Managing Director at Gensler
Kenny Mitchell, Chief Marketing Officer of Snap
Maiya Norton, Marketing at Netflix
Derek Ali, Grammy-winning Engineer at Top Dawg Entertainment
Stacy Ike, TV Host & Personality at OWN
and more:
Boost Challenge Virtual Event Series in Partnership with Silicon Valley Bank | Recap
Penned recap article for the Leadership and the Importance of Mentorship During a Crisis Virtual Event, highlighting moments from the first of three digital talks with marquee members of the Valence community.
Social Captions
Penned social copy for each Boost Challenge post.
Gold Medalist Michael Johnson
Tech Recruiter Charles Kuykendoll
Wrote copy for social posts addressing the unjust policing of Blacks and how corporate America can assist in the country’s healing.