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REAL STORIES. REAL STRATEGY. REAL RESULTS.
With a background in media, a passion for storytelling, & a love for turning ideas into real opportunities.... I built a love for helping businesses get noticed, build authentic connections, & create content that actually makes an impact.
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Social media isn't just about posting anymore, it's about strategy, purpose, & the people!
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CHAPTER 1
EDUCATION
A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR A BIGGER VISION.
I graduated from Oklahoma State University the first time in 2022 with a bachelors degree in Political Science, alongside a minor certification in Mass Communications & a minor certification in Law & Legal Studies. In May of 2026, I completed my Master of Science degree in Mass Communications & earned a Graduate Certificate focused on Branding Communications!
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My education gave me the knowledge, confidence, & critical thinking skills to see the bigger picture. Not just what's trending, but what actually works!
While earning my bachelor's degree, I participated in Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature for Oklahoma State University at the State Capitol, where I first competed in the Press Corps competitions & earned 1st runner-up.
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That experience sparked a genuine love for photography & reporting.
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From that moment on, I knew I wanted to keep capturing real moments, real people, & real stories. Photography & the media became more than a hobby, it became a creative outlet that has continued to grow alongside everything else I do.
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CHAPTER 2
HOW ONE COMPETITION TURNED INTO A LIFELONG PASSION.
WHERE PHOTOGRAPHY STARTED
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ICED COFFEE ALWAYS
TRAVEL MORE
STAYING ACTIVE
BIG DREAMS
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CHAPTER 3
MOTHERHOOD IN THE MIX
JUST ONE YEAR CAN GIVE A BIGGER PERSPECTIVE.
2 weeks after I graduated with my bachelors, my son was born & I was a stay-at-home mom for a year about four years ago. During that time, I continued to grow my photography skills. That season reminded me how important it is to have flexibility, creativity, & a purpose of my own. Not just for me, but for my son.
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Motherhood made me more intentional, more driven, & even more passionate about creating a life I love!
CHAPTER 4
HOT TEA & HUSTLIN' REALITIES
THE GRADUATE PROJECT THAT GOT REAL.
While earning my master's degree, I created the Hot Tea & Hustlin' Realities podcast & TikTok account to work with media, communicate with the public, & gain real-world experience beyond the classroom.
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Through the podcast, I followed 3 court cases, one that was based out of Stillwater, Oklahoma involving a 19 year-old man who was given a sweetheart plea deal. That case became the most highly criticized & well-known court cases out of Oklahoma at the end of 2025 & even through 2026. I created original content, followed the cases, researched facts, shared updates, & documented what was happening as the cases developed.
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This project gave me firsthand experience with digital media, public communication, & how information moves across platforms; & this completely changed the direction of my career.
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CHAPTER 5
WHEN MILLIONS
STARTED WATCHING
A SMALL LOCAL STORY TURNED NATIONAL.
The photos I captured of the defendant trying to sneak out of the courthouse (& the protestors out in the front) was shared across platforms & even featured in a news segment about the case by NewsNation.Â
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It wasn't just a school project anymore. This was real people, real stories, & a real impact.
What started as a local account being used to bring attention & awareness to a very important case out of Stillwater, quickly caught wildfire! As I applied what I knew about algorithms, timing, & audience behavior, my content reached millions of views while informing the public. Before I knew it, the small town case I was covering made it's way to national news! This case went all the way to Nancy Grace & Good Morning America.
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CHAPTER 6
THEN CAME THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE IT
FROM UNDERSTANDING ATTENTION TO CREATING REAL BUSINESS RESULTS!
Being given the opportunity to create & manage the social media for the local branch of a nationally known pool company gave me the opportunity to put my education, creativity, & understanding of digital media to work for an established business.
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My work has helped generate increased leads & direct calls from potential clients who specifically mentioned seeing the company’s social media advertising.Â
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The company ’s confidence in my work also led them to encourage me to create my own marketing business, with the opportunity to expand my work to a sister company while branching out to serve other businesses.
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Having grown up in Oklahoma City, that opportunity helped shape exactly what I wanted KJ Social Studios to become: a locally rooted studio that combines education, media experience, & creative strategy to help businesses get noticed & get results.