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Jendella Benson
Verified
Head of Editorial, Black Ballad
Birmingham
Beats
human health/wellness pet lifestyle pet behaviorPet health
Content
By Jendella Benson Verified| Substack@ (No audio version this month because I was fighting for my life over half term…🫠)Currently: All dressed up with nowhere to go. Reading: The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares by Joyce Carol OatesWatching: White Lotus on NOW TVListening: Backwards Remix by Jorja Smith and Dirty DangerThinking: About a trip to Disneyland Paris…because why not? I gave up photography for motherhood, but that sounds more dramatic than it actually was.
By Jendella Benson Verified| Substack@ Currently: I’m taking a breather after putting my kids to bedReading: Curandera by Irenosen OkojieWatching: The Con on Disney+ (are you starting to notice a pattern?)Listening: ‘Left Right’ by Keys The PrinceThinking: Keys The Prince is actually making the soundtrack to my life as a British Nigerian.
By Jendella Benson Verified| Substack@ (No audio version this month because I was fighting for my life over half term…🫠)Currently: All dressed up with nowhere to go. Reading: The Corn Maiden and Other Nightmares by Joyce Carol OatesWatching: White Lotus on NOW TVListening: Backwards Remix by Jorja Smith and Dirty DangerThinking: About a trip to Disneyland Paris…because why not? I gave up photography for motherhood, but that sounds more dramatic than it actually was.
Company Info
Black Ballad
Black Ballad is a UK-based lifestyle media company and membership platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of Black British women. Founded in 2014 by Tobi Oredein, the company started as a blog and has grown into a multi-revenue business with over 1,500 paying members, brand partnerships, and a variety of events. The company publishes a range of content, including articles and essays on lifestyle, culture, health, and social issues. It offers a membership program that provides exclusive content, event access, and product samples. Black Ballad hosts around 15 events annually, including the upcoming Weekender Festival, which features numerous vendors and speakers. Additionally, it promotes Black-owned businesses through curated marketplaces, creating a vibrant community for its audience.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 2014