UPCOMING EVENTS

Pink promotional flyer for a virtual discussion titled "So You Wanna Be a Journalist?" presented by Beyond the MYC. Features headshots of three women: Kyla Sanford, Naomi Washington, and Alexis Rejouis. The event is in partnership with Xquisite Ice Avenue, hosted by Mycah Brown, and scheduled for Wednesday, September 16 from 7 PM to 8 PM.

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SO YOU WANNA BE A JOURNALIST?
September 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM

What does it really take to build a career in journalism today?

So You Wanna Be a Journalist? brings together working journalists for a candid conversation about building a career beyond the byline—from landing early opportunities and developing your voice to navigating an industry that continues to evolve.

The conversation explores the different paths into journalism, the skills that matter once you’re in the room and the realities of building a sustainable career as a reporter and storyteller.

Designed for aspiring and emerging journalists, the panel offers an inside look at the choices, lessons and experiences shaping careers across the field.

The panel features Naomi, a local news reporter covering communities across Hampton Roads; Kyla, a journalist and multimedia storyteller exploring food, culture and city life; and Alexis, a local news producer with experience at a top-rated NBC affiliate.

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PAST EVENTS

Event poster titled 'Beyond the MYC presents Starting Without a Manual.' Features photos of five women: Sierra Cornog, Danielle Boyd, Nadia Wilson, Cayla Goff, and Meché Leflore. Details of a virtual discussion in partnership with Golden Hibiscus Botanica on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 7 PM to 8 PM. Hosted by Mycah Brown, founder of Beyond the MYC. Website URL: www.beyondthemyc.com.

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STARTING WITHOUT A MANUAL
April 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM

What does it look like to build a career when there isn't a roadmap?

That question anchored our inaugural panel, where five Gen Z women from across the media industry shared the realities of creating opportunities, navigating uncertainty and forging careers on their own terms.

Spanning content creation, filmmaking, public relations, journalism and television news, the conversation highlighted the lessons, pivots and resilience required to build a life without waiting for permission.

The conversation featured Atlanta-based content creator and founder of Sisters in the City, Sierra; digital marketer, filmmaker and YouTuber Danielle; publicist and media correspondent Nadia; television news producer Cayla; and content writer and media correspondent Meché.