Policy & Culture
Policy & Culture: Off the Record
An intimate, invitation-only evening hosted by Policy & Culture, the podcast exploring the intersection of culture, power, and civic engagement.
Communications · Partnerships · Culture
New York · Working globally
Helping brands, founders, and media companies elevate their voice through strategy, partnerships, and cultural moments.
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A communications strategist working at the intersection of business and culture.
Based in
New York
Working
Globally
About
Hi, I'm Symone.
A communications strategist and advisor building at the intersection of corporate culture, storytelling, and community impact.
From Fortune 500 companies and global media brands to entrepreneurs and cultural institutions, I partner with leaders to develop communications strategies, elevate executive and brand visibility, build meaningful partnerships, and create experiences that bring people together.
"Connection is at the center of everything I do—using thoughtful strategy and authentic storytelling to help people, brands, and ideas resonate."
Looking for a strategic partner?
Whether you're shaping a company narrative, preparing a leader for greater visibility, planning a cultural moment, or building stronger connections with your audience — I'd love to help.
Let's connectServices
Five practices. Endless possibilities.
Every engagement is tailored to your goals—whether you need strategic support for a single initiative or an ongoing communications partner.
- —Executive Communications
- —Internal Communications
- —Thought Leadership
- —Messaging Development
- —Content Strategy
- —Partnership Strategy
- —Influencer Collaborations
- —Sponsorship Activations
- —Cross-Brand Campaigns
- —Event Strategy
- —Speaker Sourcing
- —Community Engagement
- —Experiential Activations
- —Cultural Programming
- —Media Outreach
- —Narrative Development
- —Press Strategy
- —Talent & Spokesperson Preparation
- —Influencer Marketing & Ambassador Programs
- —Social Media Content Strategy & Campaigns
- —Community Engagement & Audience Growth
- —Platform-Specific Content (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- —Social Media Analytics & Reporting
Experience
Companies I've
worked with.
In-house and consulting engagements across media, financial services, entertainment, and enterprise.
Select Clients & Collaborations
Brands, organizations
& cultural partners
Media
Earned Media Placements & Visibility.
From national morning shows to industry-leading publications, I've helped brands, talent, and organizations secure meaningful visibility where their audiences are already paying attention.
Signature Events
Rooms that shape culture.
Cosmopolitan · Harper's BAZAAR · Oprah Daily
Celebrate Black
A series of empowering conversations amplifying Black voices in fashion, beauty, design, and entertainment, featuring talented Black editors from across Hearst Magazines, including Gayle King, editor at large of Oprah Daily and Samira Nasr, editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar.
ELLE Decor × Hearst Magazines
Fashion Comes Home
An exclusive event in partnership with Hearst Black Culture and Elle Decor at Soho Works, celebrating the intersectionality between home design and fashion for Black creatives just ahead of fashion week.
Delish · ft. Chef Will Coleman & Jordyn Sparks
Delish x Hearst Black Culture Friendsgiving
A community-focused Friendsgiving in collaboration with Delish, featuring Chef Will Coleman and Grammy-nominated artist Jordin Sparks, designed to promote Jordin Sparks' latest music release, Hallmark's Merry Little Mystery, the 'Secret Santa' single, and Chef Will Coleman's From Cart to Kitchen cookbook.
Additional Events
More moments in the room.
Delish x Fortune & Forks Galentine's Day
Fortune & Forks and Delish came together for a Galentine's Day celebration featuring Delish's official Galentine's cocktail, the Cherry Espresso Martini, creating an organic cultural moment where brand, community, and storytelling naturally aligned.
Celebrating Black Voices in Media
A collaborative event between Hearst Magazines, Business Insider, and The New York Times that brought together leaders across journalism and media to celebrate, elevate, and amplify Black voices shaping culture, storytelling, and impact across the industry.
Black Music Month x LVMH
For Juneteenth, 150 guests gathered in the Magic Room at the LVMH Tower for a celebration of Black Music Month and the enduring influence of Black creatives on culture. The evening featured inspiring speakers, music, food, and community connection—an intentional celebration of joy, legacy, and impact. Thank you to the guest speakers, organizers, LVMH leadership, and Hearst Magazines.
Advanced screening of The Color Purple
An advanced screening of The Color Purple, hosted in collaboration with Oprah Daily for Hearst Black Culture (HBC) members at Hearst Magazines, bringing together community and culture to honor a powerful story of legacy, resilience, and Black storytelling.
New York Life Inaugural Data Science Expo
An inaugural Data Science & AI Expo hosted by New York Life, highlighting innovation in data science and artificial intelligence while bringing together leaders across technology, business, and analytics to explore the future of data-driven decision-making.
Speaking
Moderator.
Speaker.
Host.
Available for panels, moderated conversations, keynote appearances, and industry contributions across communications, media, fashion, and culture.
Book Symone
"Symone is a fantastic leader — thoughtful, intentional, and considerate when making decisions. She has an incredible ability to connect dots across teams and priorities, bringing clarity and alignment to even the most complex initiatives. Her collaborative approach and strong communication instincts make her an invaluable partner, and she elevates the people around her simply by how she shows up."
Korinah Sodahlon
Content, Experiential & Media · HearstMade · Chair, HBC
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