Mastering Media in the Freelance Age with Keyaira Boone

LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht

Aliza Licht

Business, Careers

5.0 • 585 Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Leave Your Mark, I interview Keyaira Boone, an accomplished writer, columnist, and co-author recognized for her work across multiple prominent media outlets. Keyaira shares her journey from aspiring full-time journalist to thriving freelance writer, offering invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of journalism. She discusses the stigmas and challenges associated with freelance work, practical tips on managing time and finances, and how to navigate the complex dynamics between freelancers and editors. Keyaira also emphasizes the importance of personal branding, staying connected with true friends for mental well-being, and understanding media literacy. This episode provides actionable advice for anyone considering a freelancing career and highlights the resilience and strategic thinking required to succeed in the media industry.

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0:00.0	Hi, this is Elisa Likt, and this is Leave Your Mark the podcast, where I brew fresh career advice
0:06.1	with some of my most inspiring and successful friends.
0:09.5	It's professional advice that you can action immediately, whether you're just starting out
0:13.9	in your career or well on your way.
0:16.5	With a massive to-do list and a large cup of coffee, I promise that you can get it all done and still
0:22.5	have time to post about it. I'm really excited to welcome Kiara Boone to leave your mark.
0:29.5	Kiara is a writer, calmness, and co-author. She covers art, media, lifestyle, entertainment,
0:35.6	fashion, beauty, and travel at outlets including essence,
0:39.3	Ebony, Cosmo, InSty, Bustle, Birdie, Allure, and More.
0:43.7	She's a former senior entertainment reporter for Insider.com who has consulted on special
0:48.2	projects for IHeartMedia, Harlem's Fashion Row, and OKCupid.
0:53.4	And in 2023, she received a Trailblazers in media award for her continued support in uplifting diverse women through media.
1:01.6	In 2023, she also launched the growing substack key takes to offer colorful cultural observations, informed media industry insights, and advice on freelancing to a new
1:12.8	generation of storytellers. Kiarra is here today to debunk what it means to be a journalist right now,
1:21.4	especially a freelance journalist. And I love the tip she's about to share with you because I did get a preview into them.
1:30.1	And I'll give you one little preview, which is really important.
1:34.1	Job titles change.
1:36.0	Talent doesn't.
1:37.8	Get excited to learn a lot.
1:40.3	So, Kira, you have changed your view on what it means to be in media in terms of, but especially
1:49.6	in Leave Your Mark, as you know, I spoke about this dream job. So for you, the dream job was like
1:55.2	working full time as a journalist in a newsroom. And then you got in there, you got a dream job. And then you
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