ESSENCE Communications is the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 20 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. From the pages of its signature magazine, to its unmatched live experiences, to its always-on mobile and digital, ESSENCE occupies a special place in the hearts of Black women everywhere. Whether bringing news, politics, culture, entertainment, or inspiration for her aspirations, ESSENCE is committed to telling her stories – in her voice and in her image – and has become a most trusted confidante and “home” for global Black culture.
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Jotaka Eaddy is an award-winning strategist, advocate, host and connector who Forbes Magazine describes as the“Olivia Pope of Silicon Valley.” With more than 20 years of experience in policy, advocacy, and movement building, Jotaka is a highly sought after speaker and strategist whose accomplishments include: her trailblazing election as the University of South Carolina’s first Black Woman Student Body President and her groundbreaking work that led to the abolition of the juvenile death penalty in America though the 2005 landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roper Vs Simmons. Not to mention, her pivotal leadership as Senior Advisor to the NAACP where she led Initiatives to expand and defend voting rights through state legislative wins and executive orders, all before her bold and successful transition to the C- suite of Silicon Valley and the private sector. As the Founder and CEO of Full Circle Strategies, LLC -, Jotaka leads a team of individuals committed to advancing transformativ