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Rhonesha Byng
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Multimedia Journalist, Freelance
New York
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Biography
A millennial on a mission, journalist and entrepreneur Rhonesha Byng launched a website based on her personal motto "No one Ever Slows Her Agenda" called HerAgenda.com to inspire and empower other young women to follow their dreams. Her Agenda was listed in Forbes as a "Top Website for Women" and won an NYABJ award for the "Peek Inside Her Agenda" series that spotlights successful women across various industries. Byng's entrepreneurial work earned her awards from The Kauffman Foundation and Youth Venture. She was part of the 2013 inaugural class for the Mobilizer Academy, a leadership development program for millennials with social ventures. To date, Byng has hosted and moderated four sold out panels targeted towards millennial women, career development, and leadership. She spoke as an expert on "Millennial Women in Social Media" during Chicago's Social Media Week. Byng was recognized by Clutch Magazine and Hewlett Packard as one of the top 50 African American women to follow on twitter and dubbed her a ‘Tech Tastemaker.’ As a journalist, Byng won an Emmy award as a field producer with WNBC. She currently works as a freelance multi-media journalist contributing to sites including The Huffington Post and Madame Noire. In the past, she's covered various topics ranging from breaking news, to music features, tech and culture stories for outlets including NBC New York, NBC News, The Grio, AOL Black Voices (theBVX), Mass Appeal, and Ebony.com. Byng is an alumna Posse scholar. Through the Posse Foundation, she attended DePauw University on a full-tuition leadership scholarship. Follow Rhonesha on Twitter @NeshasAgenda or @HerAgenda
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Content
By Munson Steed, Rhonesha Byng Verified| Rolling Out Verified In an era where digital media struggles for sustainability, Rhonesha Byng has turned obstacles into launching pads. As the founder of Her Agenda, a platform dedicated to millennial and Gen Z women’s advancement, she’s rewriting the rules of media ownership while championing what she calls “WHOLISTIC success.” Rather than chasing traditional metrics or outside investment, Byng has bootstrapped her way to building a thriving ecosystem that bridges ambition with achievement.
By Rhonesha Byng Verified| UrbanGeekz Verified As a collective of Black-owned media owners, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) stands united in our support and admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran an inspiring and powerful campaign. Harris’s journey to the ballot was one of resilience, strength, and dedication, and her message resonated with many.
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Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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