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Media Girls Radio Mixer: A Celebration of Milestones, Mastery, and the Magic of Showing Up
- Crystal Jordan
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
By Crystal Jordan
Auesomely You Magazine
Published: 9/8/2025
Pillar Focus: Advocacy
In a world where visibility often defines viability, the Media Girls Radio Mixer was more than just an event—it was a masterclass in self-advocacy, perseverance, and positioning. Held to celebrate a rising media personality’s milestone in radio and her new collaborative venture, this event became a space for emerging and established media women to share hard-earned wisdom, build strategic alliances, and remind each other that the mic isn’t just for sound—it’s for impact.
The atmosphere buzzed with authenticity from the moment the doors opened. The event was intentionally curated not just to celebrate a radio career, but to peel back the curtain on what it really takes to build a personal brand in media. The conversations were raw, the gems were endless, and the real tea? It wasn’t in the champagne flutes—it was in the testimonies shared from the stage.
The event's honoree shared her own breakthrough story, which began with taking a chance on herself. After spotting a post from a music executive about building a team, she pitched herself with a presentation, not a plea. "Never walk into a room asking what someone can do for you. Walk in ready to tell them what you can offer," she said. That mindset shift opened the door to her first major opportunity.
From faking a podcast setup just to test audience engagement, to launching the viral Dodge Show and working her way into roles at iHeartRadio and Hot 107.9, her journey reminded the room that creativity, consistency, and courage will always outwork clout.
But the story didn’t stop at milestones. It went deeper. The event turned into a blueprint for anyone navigating media as a woman—especially a Black woman—in an often male-dominated, gate-kept industry. The takeaways were clear: networking is your currency, content is your power, and confidence is your key.
Major Lessons & Powerful Quotes From the Night:
"You're not going to be good at anything the first day you do it. So don't be scared to start anything."
"Always work the room. You never know who’s watching."
"Your social media is your resume. Make sure it reflects your value."
"You don't need a media pass to make an impact. Show up, stay ready, and watch how doors open."
"Stop asking what people can do for you. Start asking how you can help them grow."
"The power of the tongue is real. Closed mouths don’t get fed."
"You must know who you are and what you represent or you will get lost in the sauce."
"There are a thousand people doing what you want to do, but no one can do it like you."
Throughout the mixer, many spoke about imposter syndrome and the fear of not being "enough" in rooms full of executives, editors, and influencers. But as one guest recalled, even when she was seated next to the Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine at the start of her career, she later realized: "If I was in that room, it was because I belonged."
Another standout lesson of the night? The Three C’s: Clarity, Consistency, and Connection. One panelist explained how clarity in your purpose, consistency in your content, and real human connection are what build a lasting career. Not just buzz.
The Media Girls Radio Mixer wasn’t just an event—it was a statement. In the city of Atlanta, where opportunity lives in every room, the women of media are not waiting to be discovered. They are showing up, mic in hand, ready to tell their own stories and amplify the voices of others.
Because when women advocate for themselves, they advocate for all of us.
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