Christa Jenae

After finally catching up on some much-needed rest, I can finally do my annual NABJ dump lol. Well, well, well… what can I say? 🥹 NABJ truly has a way of exceeding my expectations every year. This was only my second conference, and the connections I’ve built, organizations I’ve joined, sessions I’ve attended, and people who continue to pour into me have filled my cup in ways I never could’ve imagined.

I was blessed to lead a panel alongside the rest of the Young Black Journalists board this year, and I found myself in tears days later because the conversation and wisdom we shared were honestly things I needed to hear for myself. God has a way of giving you exactly WHAT you need, exactly WHEN you need it. ❤️

NABJ truly is one big family reunion just like everyone says! I was so happy to finally meet friends I usually only interact with online, reconnect with former colleagues, professors, friends and classmates, and make even more new memories along the way. Most importantly I learned a TON! I love the media industry so, so much!

I can’t wait to do it all over again next year in Houston! 🤠

Random thoughts:
Okay, did I tell y’all Roscoe Dash, Montell Jordan, and F.L.Y. pulled up to the task force party?! 😂
@waymo is the coolest thing on the planet lol.
After midnight Waffle House trips are important to society. Atlanta is not a real place. God is amazing! 🙌🏾