Simone Amelia Jordan, Hip-Hop Journalist

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On Books, Kids & Creations host Tracy Blom sits down with Australian hip-hop journalist Simone Jordan to discuss her journey as an author and her love for hip-hop, which started at a very young age. Her journalism career spans decades and includes exclusive interviews with hip-hop legends-- at a time when, believe it or not, people were passing on those interviews. Her new memoir, Tell Her She's Dreamin', is packed with passion and shows the ups and downs that led to her becoming Australia's most successful hip-hop journalist, with a career spanning print, radio, TV, and digital media. More about Simone At 23, she founded Urban Hitz, the country’s highest-selling rap and R&B publication. Later, in New York City, she served as the content director of The Source, the iconic ‘Hip-Hop Bible’ that inspired her reporting and social consciousness. Simone is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, dedicating her career to mentoring young women and guiding the next generation of talent through her consulting agency, The Dream Collective, and her work with Media Diversity Australia and Diversity Arts Australia. Her debut book, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’, won the 2021 Richell Prize. Buy the book here https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Her-Shes-Dreamin-ambitious/dp/0733649750