FOSTERING LITERARY LEGACY CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR BLACK WOMEN
My mission is to empower Black women to become masterful storytellers, creating literary legacies that resonate through generations. I offer a range of services designed to elevate your writing skills, unlock your creativity, and help you share your unique voice with the world. Whether you're an aspiring writer looking to break into the industry, a seasoned author seeking to refine your craft, or someone in between, my programs and resources are tailored to meet your needs!
Hey, sis, you have the magic to write impactful stories. I’m here to help you make it make sense (and cents).
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
✓ You're a Black woman writer with a burning desire to leave a lasting literary legacy.
✓ You’re yearning for a transformation in your writing journey from unpaid dreams to paid, published success.
✓ You’re eager for new experiences, creative inspiration, and the confidence to make money writing.
✓ Ready to harness your storytelling potential and become part of a thriving community of writers.
Unlock Your Writing Potential
My Intention is Clear
I want to empower you to connect with editors, master the art of the follow-up (because I'm the queen of that), and confidently navigate the world of professional writing. You've got stories inside you, waiting to shine, and it's time to let them out. Whether you're overflowing with pitch ideas but need guidance to make them irresistible to editors, or you've got a treasure trove of ideas but need help shaping them into those dreamy pieces you've been imagining, I've got your back.
Kinfolk Talk: 1:1 Consultations
You’re full of pitch ideas for impactful stories you want to write but are looking for guided feedback on how to craft a pitch that lands. I’m here for you. You want to get invited to your first press trip but don’t understand how to get invited to one or what it’s like once you get flown out. I’m still here for you. You’re already writing published stories but ready to step into deeper storytelling and want someone to bounce ideas off someone who gets it. I got you.
We’ll hop on a 1-hour 1:1 consultation call and chop it up about all things freelance writing and digital content creation. Before you know it, you’ll be eating your way through Costa Rica on your first-ever press trip (true story - my first PR trip was to Limon, and I ate everything in sight and wrote about it!)
This is for Travel, Food, Culture & History writers who are looking for 1:1 advice and feedback on pitches, story ideas, and travel content creation
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This is for Travel, Food, Culture & History writers who are looking for 1:1 advice and feedback on pitches, story ideas, and travel content creation ✴
FAQs
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I’m an award-winning travel journalist with bylines in top publications like Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, Atlas Obscura, and more. In 2023, I was named “Best Travel Journalist of the Year” by Black Travel Summit, and my story “The Double Life of New York’s Black Oyster King” was featured in the 2023 edition of Best American Food Writing. In 2020, I was a silver recipient for my story, “Baltimore Is A Place Brimming With Black Joy,” by the North American Travel Journalists Association.
Most importantly, I’m a Black woman whose life is deeply committed to global Black liberation. I genuinely want to see you win.
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Kinfolk Talks are for writers seeking advice, peer review, and feedback on their story ideas, pitches, or works-in-progress. They’re also open to budding travel and food content creators seeking mentorship.
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Please come prepared with questions, ideas, or pitches for my review and feedback. We’ll work together in real-time to hone your ideas into dreamy pitches and future impactful stories you’re destined to write.
Write Your Legacy Workshop
You’ve got a lot of stories stuck in your head but don’t know how to shape them into the piece you’ve been dreaming of. In the Write Your Legacy workshop, I’ll guide you through workshops, prompts, and activities that help you get clear on the types of stories you want to write by honing in on your unique life experiences and following your curiosity. Before you know it, story ideas will flow, and you’ll land pitches at your dream publications. You know, like I know: it’s not on you, it’s already in you.
This workshop is for Black women newbie and intermediate writers looking to hone their story ideas for publication and get answers to their burning questions about freelance writing!
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Guided writing exercises designed to get you closer to writing the impactful stories you desire
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Writing prompts and pitching practice
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A live Q&A session where you can get your burning questions answered.
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Confidence and clarity to begin writing your legacy
“I must truly say things have been aligned or just feeling a lot more tangible since our connect. Thank you so much again for taking the time to guide me on this experience.”
- MK, Freelance Writer & Poet
Write Your Legacy Retreat
A haven for Black writers seeking a supportive community and immersive experiences to ignite their creativity. Escape the solitary confines of your laptop and explore the world while crafting your next masterpiece. This retreat offers dedicated time for dreaming, writing, and goal-setting, with guided workshops, free writing sessions, and cultural immersion activities led by locals. Elevate your writing and nourish your spirit in a vibrant, inspiring setting!
“I traveled with Buoyant Travel group December 2019 and it was such a monumental trip. This trip changed my life. Ghana will forever remain special to me, and I have already returned twice. Briona is not only an amazing woman, but she is an incredible tour guide. In my opinion, the purpose of booking with a tour group is for convenience, meeting like-minded people, reduced stress, an organized trip, and great memories. Briona checked all of these boxes and was super organized. I have quickly referred her to others and I plan to join her group in Brazil!
- Amber C.
MEET BRIONA
I spent years doubting if my writing was good enough, unsure and unfulfilled. From a lifelong dream of writing professionally to navigating the uncertainty of a nomadic life, I yearned to tell impactful global stories. Faced with the challenges of an anti-Black media industry, I scoured the internet for answers, leading me to a pivotal moment: contributing to POPSUGAR and embarking on my writing journey. With each byline, I gained the confidence to send pitches, eventually securing a place among multi-award-winning travel and food journalists, recognized by prestigious organizations and featured in top publications.
Let me guide you in turning your passion into a profession!
6 YEARS
AS A PROFESSIONAL WRITER
40+CLIENTS
ON BLACK CULTURAL GROUP TRIPS
20+
COUNTRIES VISITED
WON 2ND PLACE
AND $600 TO START MY TRAVEL COMPANY IN 2017 AT A UNIVERSITY PITCH COMPETITION
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Thank you for being here and for your interest! The pitch guide will launch in early 2024, the workshop in spring 2024, and I’m currently planning the retreat for fall 2024.
Visit my homepage and register your interest to be notified when everything drops!
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You can work with me now by nooking a ‘Kinfolk Talk’ 1:1 session.
