In this episode, we’re excited to speak with Sericia Nelson, the executive editor of Noir Magazine, a publication dedicated to highlighting the rich culture and achievements of African Americans in Arkansas. “We want [Arkansans] to be awed by the photography. We didn't want it to feel like anything around here. I touched every single word on the page. I'm super proud of that.”

But she hasn’t always been at Noir Magazine, Sericia’s diverse career includes roles in public relations and communications consulting in various fields. From politics to philanthropies, Sericia shares her journey both personal and professional explaining that each role added to her extensive skill set and deepened her commitment to impactful storytelling. She also discusses the importance of mentorship and representation, highlighting how having role models who share similar experiences has motivated her to give back and support the next generation of leaders.

Looking ahead, Sericia outlines her vision for Noir Magazine and leaves this impactful message for women everywhere: “It's that crazy confidence, along with determination, crazy determination. That has got me where I am. So, women have got to tune out the noise, tune out what the media, a lot of the media likes to portray us as, we gotta center ourselves and know exactly who we are and our value proposition. There's something that we were created to do and you gotta know what that is. Then you have got to nurture that and bring that to the marketplace. But you definitely always be authentically you.”

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