Off She Goes

Maggie Zhou: Advocating for Slow Fashion, Freelance Writing, & Creating Content on Instagram

*Skip to 18:40 to listen to Maggie’s interview* Maggie Zhou is a 22-year-old Australian-born Chinese writer, co-host of Culture Club podcast, uni student and content creator. You can find her online aggressively DMing brands for information about their production and sustainability, or writing for ELLE Australia, MTV Australia, Broadsheet, Shameless Podcast and Fashion Journal.  In this episode, Maggie discussed why she advocates for slow + sustainable fashion, how she navigates freelance writing, how she creates content on Instagram, and more. Follow Maggie on Instagram @yemagz [https://www.instagram.com/yemagz/]. Follow her podcast Culture Club @cultureclubpod [https://www.instagram.com/cultureclubpod/].

Ticia Almazan: Becoming a Freelance Writer, Creating a Blog, & Studying Creative Writing

Ticia Almazan is a 20-year-old writer and college student based in Manila, Philippines. She is a senior in Ateneo de Manila University studying Creative Writing. She has been an active freelance writer since she was 17, and has been published in Underdog, Lithium, and Preview.ph to name a few. She is the incumbent Company Manager of President of Ateneo Blue Repertory, the university’s premier musical theatre organization. In this episode, Ticia discussed about her journey as a freelance writer, what it’s like being a Creative Writing student, how she started her own blog, and how networks and finds for internships. Follow Ticia on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insidefive/ [https://www.instagram.com/insidefive/].

Ochuko Akpovbovbo: Living Abroad, Studying Economics + Technology, & Building an Inclusive Media Brand

Ochuko Akpovbovbo is a senior studying Economics at Lewis & Clark College and the founder of Parachute Media, an inclusive media brand for and by gen z women of color. Originally from Nigeria, Ochuko moved to Canada when she was 16, and then to Portland, Oregon two years later for college. In this episode, Ochuko discussed how she copes living abroad, what it’s like being an international student, her experience pursuing technology and economics, and how she created Parachute Media. Follow Ochuko on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ochuko_ar/ [https://www.instagram.com/ochuko_ar/]. Follow Parachute Media on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theparachutemedia/ [https://www.instagram.com/theparachutemedia/].

Treasure Brooks: Becoming an Abolitionist + Organizer, Pursuing Different Artistic Passions, & Switching Career Paths

Treasure Brooks is a 21-year-old artist, producer, and organizer based in New York City. She’s also a student at Harvard University studying Film and History. In this episode, Treasure shared her passion for the arts, her work at the Meteor, the most rewarding part of being an organizer, what being an abolitionist is all about, and her college experience. Follow Treasure on Twitter https://twitter.com/trefromthablock [https://twitter.com/trefromthablock]. Follow Treasure on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/treasurefbrooks/ [https://www.instagram.com/treasurefbrooks/]. Follow the Meteor https://www.instagram.com/themeteor/ [https://www.instagram.com/themeteor/].

Shana Abraham: Becoming a Published Author, The Importance of Women Empowerment, & How to Forge Your Own Path

Shana Abraham is a 21 year-old global health enthusiast, dancer, co-founder and COO of the Nazli Project, and author of “Rise: How Empowering Women Elevates Us All.” She is also a senior at Duke University, studying health innovation for Black and Brown women. In this episode, Shana shared her process of writing “Rise”, the importance of women empowerment, what Nazli Project is all about, how she uses dance to engage with her creative side, and how she overcomes imposter syndrome. Follow Shana https://www.instagram.com/shana.abraham/ [https://www.instagram.com/shana.abraham/]. Follow Nazli Project https://www.instagram.com/nazliproject/ [https://www.instagram.com/nazliproject/]. Buy “Rise: How Empowering Women Elevates Us All” https://www.amazon.com/Rise-How-Empowering-Women-Elevates/dp/1641379847 [https://www.amazon.com/Rise-How-Empowering-Women-Elevates/dp/1641379847]