PHILOSOPHY
I believe each of our hearts are given a unique rhythm, and when we follow the rhythm of our heart's beat we can then contribute to the harmony of humanity.
My Rhythm? Writing. I love to let words dance on a page and sing to the soul. Whether I am composing for advertising, art, or entertainment - I am devoted to crafting powerful conceptual ideas that can inspire any audience to feel personally connected to the brand.
CONTACT
(310) 200 - 8217
MalikaTheWriter@gmail.com
Always open to new opportunities including teaching, speaking, and consulting.
EXPERIENCE
Brand storyteller, linguist of culture & poet of justice with twelve years experience creating 360 national campaigns for fortune 500 companies.
My screenwriting and theater background has allowed me to have a unique edge in the advertising industry, while my passion for humanity and social justice has helped me to tell stories that are human, relatable, and authentic for multicultural, multigenerational, and global markets.
CLIENTELE
Automotive: Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Acura, Honda, BMW,
Tech: Amazon Music, Google (Android, Chromebook, Pixel, Google Lens, The Tech Equity Collective), Meta, Hawkfish, Facebook, Doordash, Charter Spectrum
Spirits: 19 Crimes, Y&CO, CIROC
Fashion: Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, StitchFix,
Beauty: Jergens, Unilever, Shea Moisture, Smashbox, Jergens,
CPG: Gatorade, Pepsi, Unilever, Red Bull, Jack In The Box, Jimmy Dean,
Retail: Walmart, Lego
Entertainment (Brands): Hulu, Disney, Netflix, Universal, HBO, FX, CW, Turner, NBC, MGM, Freeform, National Geographic, BET, Prime Video (Culture Rated)
Entertainment (Film & TV): Red Table Talk, Grown-ish, Queen & Slim, Soul, Good Girls, Black Lady Sketch Show, Harlem, Them, RESPECT, Aretha, On Second Thought, The Blackening, Jurassic Park,
Events: Essence Festival, BET Awards
Finance: Visa, Wells Fargo, Honda Finance
Editorial: Cassius Life, Essence, Makeup Madeover
Government or Non-Profit: UN, California Lottery, California Tobacco Control, Color Of Change, Bloomberg, Aid Democracy, Livestrong, KPMG, Jr. CEOs,
AWARDS & HONORS
Webby Entertainment Nominee- Amazon Music’s “Bars & Nuggets” 2022
* Winners Announced May 2023
Clio Bronze - Warner Media’s MORE 2021
Webby Augmented Reality - 19 Crimes Cali Red Wine 2021
Power Of Purpose PSA - Hawkfish “Vote To Live” 2021
Asian American Advertising Federation Digital Ad of the Year - Acura “Diamond” 2018
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
AdColor Content Team of 2019
President of Publicis Viva Women of Color 2015-2017
AGENCY EXPERIENCE
Crown & Conquer
Cashmere Agency
TBWA Chiat Day / Omnicom
Laundry Service / Wasserman
Quantasy & Associates / Muse
Team One / Publicis
3AM / Wildcard
&Company
Contender
Wondros
EDUCATION
Cannes Young Lions Creative Masterclass
The Bookshop Portfolio School
Providence College Masters in Counseling Education
Providence College Bachelors of the Arts Writing, Theater & Film
University of The Arts Choreography & Dance