The Muses are Gathering
A new conversation inside Muse Circle, and the first voice joining it. More BtM updates otw...
Hey, Muse!
Creative careers rarely come with a rulebook. Most of us are learning in real time through conversations, community, and shared experiences.
That’s exactly why Muse Circle exists.
And we’re excited to share what’s coming next.
Starting Without a Manual
Our upcoming Starting Without a Manual panel is presented in partnership with Golden Hibiscus Botanica, a wellness brand rooted in herbal remedies and intentional living.
This conversation brings together five young women building careers in media, marketing, and storytelling at a time when the traditional playbook no longer exists. From social platforms to digital publications to brand strategy, each of them is navigating an industry that’s evolving before our eyes.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the voices shaping this conversation.
First up:
Meet the Muse: Meché Leflore
Our first panelist for Starting Without a Manual is Meché Leflore, a storyteller who understands both the creative and strategic sides of media.
A graduate of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism (Class of 2022), Meché spent five years shaping digital conversations as a social media content wrier and media correspondent for The Neighborhood Talk — one of the platforms redefining what modern media leadership looks like. Through that work, she covered cultural moments and major events for networks including BET and Bravo.
“As someone who’s currently starting over right now, something they don’t tell you is that it is hard,” Meché told BtM. “It’s hard but there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
Now pursuing her MBA in marketing, Meché represents something many young professionals are navigating in real time: the transition between storytelling and strategy. Her path reflects a larger truth about where media is headed — understanding culture, narrative, and audience is not separate from business. It’s the foundation of it all.
Recent Reads
BtM talked about why pivoting is so important now more than ever for recent graduates, especially those pursing creative careers, in our latest post: Media is Bigger than Content.
Beyond the Beat
This month’s playlist: Be Your Own Muse
For the moments when you realize the inspiration you’ve been waiting for might actually be you.
Notes for a Muse
Life has a way of unfolding in its own time.
The things meant for you lately arrive exactly when you expect them to. But they have a way of finding you when you’re ready.
Keep going.