Michaela P. Shelton, 28, is a Co-founder and the Executive Editor of Queen Media Collective. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Journalism from San Jose State University and since then she has been building her portfolio writing and editing for various publications. She is currently the author of Reckless Behavior, a series of motivational, genuine and authentic lifestyle pieces.
When I left work Friday I felt very anxious. My palms were sweaty and I felt like I was going to be sick. Did I make the right decision? Before I left for the weekend Friday, I decided to email my boss and ask her for a raise. Although I just got a raise in … More Finally Decided to Demand What I Deserve
As I stood on the stage in the cafeteria I had to remind myself “wow this is really happening.” I was finally going to perform with my two best friends in front of the entire school. For some reason , seven year old me was so confident. I had on a white pair of bell … More When Life Was Simple
So yesterday was my review at my full time job. I was SO nervous, because my boss lowkey chewed me out the day before, because I didn’t complete some tasks she wanted me to. But regardless of that I had told myself that if she didn’t offer me the amount of money I felt like … More Issa Celebration
Hey guys! I am super excited to update you guys on my life. A lot has happened and I’ve been so busy that I haven’t been able to write that much. But first and foremost, I hope everybody’s been doing great. I must say that 2018 has been my year and I hope it’s been … More Things are Starting to Heat Up
Hey ya’ll! So tonight I had an interview with the Culture Junkies organization. After this interview, two of the founders were walking me to my car and they inspired me so much I had to come home and write about it. I am going to start by defining a term: guerrilla warfare (n.) the use of hit-and run tactics by small, mobile groups of irregular … More Steppin’ it Up
Hey ya’ll! This weekend was a good weekend. Friday I stayed in, Saturday I did promo for the Warriors playoff game and today I went to Oakhella, which was lit. The most exciting part of this weekend was finishing my article on Shayla “ShaylaBang” Jamerson, the founder of SoOakland. The interview I had with her … More Figured Out My Next Goal!
*WARNING I AM ABOUT TO GET REALLY PERSONAL!* It was my 22nd birthday and I was so happy. I only had a year left of college, I had never failed a class, I hadn’t been to jail and I was a member of the best sorority on the planet. My friends and family accompanied me to … More How My Life Almost Changed Forever…
Hey everyone, It is a new month and I am doing better than ever! Sunday was a little rough, but I had to stop crying and realize who the hell I am. My love life went from non existent to an emotional roller coaster yet again, but I decided to cut off communication with those … More When I Realized Who the Hell I Am
Hey guys! I haven’t posted anything on here in a while so I figured I should update everyone. Life is a series of unfortunate events as usual, but I am trying to stay afloat. Luckily I have something to look forward to this weekend. I am going back to Vegas and I am super excited! … More Just My Luck
This year I decided to start my natural hair journey. I have been tired of wigs and weaves for a while now and I have wanted to try something new, so I finally took the risk. I went over to my sis Imani’s house and she helped me curl my hair with perm rods, two … More My Natural Hair Journey
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