• About M.E.

    Hi, I’m Makeda — a media leader, educator, and budding creative entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling that inspires, educates, and empowers. For twelve years, I’ve led teams in live television, content production, and brand strategy, helping organizations connect with their audiences through meaningful narratives and inclusive experiences.

    My journey has taken me from supervising live television production to pioneering edutainment in the beauty industry, and from designing college-level communication courses to mentoring rising talent across disciplines. Whether I’m building curriculum, producing media, or shaping strategy, I bring heart, clarity, and vision to every project.

    As a proud single mother to a brilliant first grader, I’m deeply committed to creating a nurturing, opportunity-rich life for my child. That commitment fuels my drive to lead with empathy, innovate with purpose, and make a lasting impact in education and media.

    In 2023, I was honored as a Claflin University 40 Under 40 Award recipient — a recognition of my leadership, innovation, and dedication to excellence.

    If you’re looking for a strategic storyteller, a curriculum designer, or a collaborator who leads with vision and authenticity — I’d love to connect.

  • Educational Deep Dive

    My accomplishments and experiences through the years.

    Makeda in Claflin University Sweatshirt

    Undergraduate Years

    Activities/Societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Mu Chapter, Mass Communications Society, Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College, Alpha Mu Gamma National Foreign Language Honors Society, Miss Sophomore Class 2004-2005, Miss Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Omicron Chapter) 2005-2006

    Student employment: Writing Center (Tutor), The Panther, Reporter, Assistant News Editor (Newspaper), WCUR, Business Manager (Radio Station) , WCUT, Station Manager (Television Station)

    Internships: SCETV, ESPN, Disney College Program

    Awards: Summa Cum Laude Graduate (2007), National Dean's List, 2003-2005, Dean's List, 2003-2007, The Presidential Award Bronze Medallion High GPA, 2004-2005, The Presidential Award Silver Medallion High GPA, 2005-2007, Who’s Who Among American College and University Students 2005, Best Radio Student and Best Producer of the Year 2005-2006, Student of the Year (Mass Communications Department) 2005-2006, USAA National Collegiate Foreign Language Award 2006, Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Service to the Claflin Radio Station, 2003-2005

    Scholarships: Essence/ Time Warner Scholarship, USAA Minority Leadership Award, 2003, Alice Carson Tisdale Partial Honors Scholarship, Cleveland Foundation Scholarship, National Television Academy Scholarship 2003-2004

    Graduate School Graduation

    Graduate Studies

    Activities/Societies: Various student Films, Production Technician Spiritual Gifts Web Broadcast- Christian Broadcast Network

    Internships: M2 Pictures, WHRO Public Media

    Scholarship: Communication Academic Merit Award Scholarship

    Professional pose on a sunny day

    Educator and Freelancer

    Institutions: Adjunct Intructor at ITT Technical Institute, University of Tampa, and University of South Florida

    Employment - Christian Broadcast Network , Ted Constant Convocation Center/Global Specturm , WHRO Public Media, WVEC - TV, MPower Pictures, Bright House Media Strategies, WEDU

    Behind the scenes on a shoot about my role at HSN.

    Leader of Others

    Control Room and Studio Floor Leader

    Television Production Supervisor

    Category Producer

    Destination Program Producer

    Sales Strategy Manager

    Behind the scenes on a shoot about my role at HSN.

    Community, Belonging and Cultural Transformation

    Team Member Resource Group - BELIEVE – Black Employees Leading in Inclusion, Education, Vision and Engagement. Membership Co-Lead for BELIEVE 2020-2024, Co- Chairwoman for BELIEVE 2025 - present

    Events I've Lead - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations - Inspirational Breakfast and Service Project 2025, MLK Dream Big Parade Sponsorship and Walk 2024 & 2025, Juneteenth Celebration 2024 & 2025

    Global Engagement - Produced omnichannel content featuring employees and/or Program Hosts celebrating heritage days/weeks/months - Black History Month, AAPI Month, National Military Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women's History Month, Holiday Acknowledgement (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa)

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