We had the good fortune of connecting with Shakirah Edwards and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shakirah, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
The risk is almost always worth the reward! I moved to LA with $1500 and within a year I was working at WB on the Ellen show, interviewing stars at press junkets, and living out my dreams in real time.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I introduce myself as a conversation curator because I love to talk lol. I have been a multimedia journalist, a red carpet host, a public speaker, a radio host, and most recently I was named as Partner of a black woman owned media agency here in Minneapolis. I am always looking to learn new things so I am currently deep diving into the world of social media management in my current role as communications manager for an amazing non profit in Minnesota. All these things allow me to use my voice to reach the masses and I’m so grateful to do what I love everyday.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Ohhh I love a good itinerary! First off, I’m a self proclaimed foodie so I would take them to lunch at Amazing Thailand, a beautiful Thai restaurant in the heart of Mpls. Then, we’d check out the walker arts museum, have a photoshoot, visit the garden next door to it and take pics by the Cherry & the Spoon (a Minnesota staple) before heading to Bde Maka Ska for a stroll around the lake. We’d have to get Klassics for dinner and dessert because I support black business always, then maybe a quick bike or scooter ride around downtown Minneapolis.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There are so many people who have supported my journey but currently I am on a high from the digital organizer training I just completed so, I would like to shoutout Repower for hosting an amazing conference and giving me new tools to go home with.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shakirah2x?igsh=M3Z4NmRyN3pxejgx&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/tTpmMMhWJ5wtLcCF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Other: https://gofund.me/7daaa33b

Nominate Someone: ShoutoutLA is built on recommendations and shoutouts from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.