Simone Amelia - Profile and Journalist Details

Beats

Biography

Simone “Boss Lady” Amelia is Host of "International Affair With Boss Lady" on The Cut, DASH Radio [Mondays 10pm ET], Editor-At-Large of Riphort magazine, Freelance Writer for sites including Lifeandtimes.com and Lifestyle Ambassador for brands like DrJays.com and Indique. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean heritage, Simone moved to New York City seven years ago and quickly become a familiar face in both the music and fashion industries. She was one of five women from around the world chosen for Reebok Classics’ “Classic Beat” campaign, with her own signature shoe launched (and sold out) in October 2012. A published journalist from the age of 17 in Australia and abroad, she’s interviewed stars such artists as Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Afeni Shakur, Diddy, Rick Ross, 50 Cent and countless others throughout her rewarding career. In late 2003, Simone became the Founder/Editor of Urban Hitz, Australia and New Zealand’s first and highest selling on-sale urban music and culture magazine (where she first got her moniker). Simone has previously appeared on MTV Australia reporting urban music news and also hosted a syndicated radio show, “Ladies Night,” in her home city. She’s also appeared on FUSE TV, MTV.com, VH1.com and more as a featured music and fashion pundit. In addition to her media ventures, Simone’s passion is working with young women via her growing “Team Boss Lady” empowerment movement plus the Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network [WEEN] (http://weenonline.org) and mentoring duties with New York-based grassroots organization, Unlocking Futures (http://nyyouthatrisk.org), the latter where she was awarded Mentor Of The Year in 2011 and 2012.

Content

Total articles 172

• Tiffany Haddish was born ready

  By Simone Amelia

  Aug. 03, 2020

• Stars Toast The Class Of 2020 With Virtual Graduation Ceremony

  By Simone Amelia

  May. 16, 2020

• Ben Affleck, Ricky Martin And More Celebs Share Steamy Kisses In New Video 'Before The World Ends'

  By Simone Amelia

  May. 16, 2020

As seen in

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.