Women in Media UCSB

This weekend I attended the Women In Media UCSB Spring Conference, learning from film and media professionals in areas such as production, marketing, journalism, content creation, and more. These women were incredible and wildly intelligent, a few being screenwriter Katie Mathewson, former editor in chief Michelle Lee, and Assistant Director Liz Tan. We received advice, weaknesses, successes, and overall uplifted one another this weekend. Tactical information about each position and project was discussed, but what was striking was the emphasis on balance, mindfulness, and being unapologetically yourself. As women, we need to be pushing for one another's successes in this competitive industry, to which I am so grateful to have been able to listen to panels of driven and hard-working women this weekend. #WomeninMedia #UCSB

I had the most wonderful experience this weekend at the Women In Media UCSB spring conference! I left each day feeling so inspired and empowered. Working on the outreach committee, I had the opportunity to secure four of our panelists: Hollie Collins on First Few Years, Gloria Kim on Music, and Alexia Del Valle and Andrea Casanova on Content Creators. It was such a pleasure to get to know these women and hear about their journeys. Thank you to the rest of the WIM team for putting on this amazing event!

Thank you Women In Media UCSB for hosting the 2024 Women in Media Spring Conference! It was a pleasure to attend the 2-day event, which showcased women from various media industries such as film, journalism, content creation, production, marketing and more. As a senior set to graduate this June, it was an amazing opportunity to learn from powerful women about their career paths. The event was filled with insightful advice, and I will be taking some of it with me as I embark on my own career journey. Here are a few things I learned: 1. Everything will work out! 2. Networking is key, don't be afraid to put yourself out there. 3. Be yourself everywhere you go! Once again, thank you to all the amazing speakers for coming out this weekend! #WomenInMediaUCSB #Networking #CareerAdvice #WomenInMedia

The Women In Media UCSB conference was hosted this weekend in Santa Barbara. I had the honor of interviewing the phenomenal Michelle Lee, the 2024 Leading Lady, on her exceptional career in journalism, marketing, diversity and brand building. Other panelists included journalists, marketing, screenwriters, production, film executives and content creators. I want to thank the amazing work of President Giovanna Andreassi, Vice President Phoebe Choi and all members of the executive board. As Chair of Events, it was beyond fulfilling to see the weekend come to life. I can speak for all attendees when I say we recieved a masterclass in passion, hard work and tenacity. To all of the speakers, thank you. We extend our utmost appreciation! ??

This past Sunday I had the pleasure of attending and volunteering at the annual Women in Media Spring Conference at UCSB. Thank you so much to Women In Media UCSB for hosting such an amazing event! This event showcased women from a variety of different expertise like journalism, marketing, production, and many more. It was so inspirational to hear all of the insight and advice that powerful women had to give regarding their career paths. A few things that I learned include: 1. Dream bigger! - Michelle Lee 2. Stay true to yourself 3. Network! 4. Everything is going to turn out just fine Thank you again to all of the amazing speakers that came out this weekend! After leaving this event, I can proudly say that I left feeling so inspired and motivated.

This past weekend, I got the chance to not only photograph, but have a moderator spot at the lovely Women In Media UCSB conference. Being able to moderate the Content Creator panel was such an exciting experience. Conversing with these four wonderful women was eye-opening and nothing short of insightful. I loved discussing the evergreen landscape of social media, the impact of being in an influencer position, and what we can observe from having an online presence. Photographing a conference was something I had never tried before, and though it required plenty of steps and plenty of time in post, it was such a rewarding experience. Capturing moments of the panelists interacting and speaking about their passions was nothing short of memorable. Being a creative is at the core of who I am, and it is through various media that I express myself. Be it video essays, photography, writing, mixed media collaging; I try my best to utilize all I have at my fingertips. Hearing all of these amazing women from different walks of life describe their journeys and how they keep their creative sparks alive was not only inspiring, but motivating. From their words, I realized that through genuine kindness and curiosity, everything you strive for is possible. Huge thank you to Giovanna Andreassi for incorporating me into this event! Her and the entire WIM team made this whole weekend happen for all of us, and I couldn't be more grateful for this experience and the chance to meet so many innovative ladies! Event photos below are taken and color graded by me :)

Exciting Times at Women In Media UCSB Spring Conference 2024! ?? I had the incredible opportunity to attend and participate in UCSB’s Women in Media Spring Conference this year, and it was truly an enriching and motivating experience. With engaging panel discussions from seasoned professionals in so many impressive media industries such as marketing, production, screenwriting, etc. Every moment was packed with learning and inspiration. Some Valuable Key Takeaways: ??The First Few Years panel: ?The first few years post grad will be hard but don’t lose sight of your aspirations ?For creativity: ingest in the arts (listen to music, go to museums, read, create things, go to the movies, listen to podcasts, etc) ?Be your true authentic self ?Rejection is redirection ?Network and most of all be kind! ??The Marketing panel: ?Be experimental and crafty ?Marketing is ever changing ?Following trends must be authentic ?Focus on future generations ?Connect to key audience ?“Closed mouths don’t get fed” - Becci Casas [Director of Marketing at The Hollywood Reporter] ?Be willing to learn and be open minded! ??Our leading lady Michelle Lee: ?Learning about business and finance will help you in the long run ?Social skills & personality are everything ?Changing narratives and challenging the process to be more inclusive is beneficial for future generations ?“Dream Bigger!” - Michelle Lee Special thanks to UCSB’s Women in Media organization for making this event unforgettable. Your dedication made a significant impact on everyone who attended. #WIMSpringConference2024 #UCSB #Networking #WomenInMedia #Film #Production #EntertainmentIndustry