The Culture Lab Collective

I have 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising alongside public relations focused projects. I have freelance experience in copywriting, editing, press releases and more. I also have been a Creative Director for a magazine and other clients more recently.

Here, I am a supportive lead for Culture Lab Collective and Culture Lab Collective for Young Creatives (including CLCYC Magazine).

I am a writer, focusing on all genres of creative writing. I worked as a Section Editor for a magazine and have done some freelance editing over the course of ten years. I established and hosted a podcast in 2024 titled Related Conversations and managed content creation relevant to its production.

I published my first novel, Between Wild and Free, in 2025 and am currently working on my next novel. I am in a supportive lead position with Culture Lab Collective and Culture Lab Collective for Young Creatives

I am always diving deep and providing new perspectives on a wide range of topics. Whether you need insight on your creative path or want an honest review on a product or newly released mass media, I’m here to talk about it.

I also have experience in voiceover work and content creation, such as vlogging and video editing in the travel and beauty space. You can also find me here: youtube.com/@tiffanyess / Instagram: @thetiffanyess

I am a published poet & editor with a range of expertise in creative writing, non-fiction essays and financial analysis. With a special interest in publication and grant writing, I've gained freelance experience in formal business writing, and various editing projects. In the past, I've held a Managing Editor position for a magazine publication.

Here, I am a supportive lead for Culture Lab Collective and CLC Editorial, as well as the funding department.

I'm a documentary filmmaker, writer, and creative project manager. I directed Self-Care: A Mother's Story and I'm currently developing Heal Black Mothers, a feature doc centering Black mothers' lived experiences. I'm also a self-published author and founder of a social tech company for creative mothers of color. My work focuses on storytelling, creative project management, and grant writing.

I'm a writer, digital content strategist, and founder of GNL Magazine, a video game and tech publication focused on game guides, honest reviews, and cultural commentary. My work explores the intersection of culture, tech, and storytelling, with a focus on how marginalized communities experience and shape digital spaces.

I'm also the creator of Blerd Travels, documenting my journey in Asia through the lens of culture, identity, and lived experience. Connect with me on Threads, TikTok, or YouTube.

You can come to me for cultural insight, content strategy, and building platforms that center overlooked perspectives.

Melissa Wortham is a licensed therapist, writer, and lifelong creative who has always been drawn to building meaningful spaces and ideas. Her work blends mental health, creative expression, and design to craft experiences that are both healing and imaginative. As a therapist, she leads with empathy, cultural awareness, and a strengths-based approach that centers authenticity and growth.

With a background in writing, emerging experience in editing, and grant development, Melissa brings clarity and vision to every project, merging strategy with artistry through CLC.

I am a writer, through and through. My first published poem was in the 8th grade and from then on I knew writing was my dream. I have been freelance writing for 17 years, writing everything from copy for websites to novellas for small publishers. I worked as an editor for a small publishing company for over 2 years as well as running my own media outlet for almost a decade. I am always seeking opportunities to express and explore through written word.

Following a stint as a writer and section editor of a magazine, I am now working across platforms in order to continue to process the world through words. My website is www.canitalkmyish.com and my Substack is K Is Writing. I am looking forward to building and doing more with the Culture Lab Collective.

I’m an Engineer by profession, but a creator by passion. I use my engineering background as my superpower by designing solutions and breaking limits within my creative work. As a writer and cosplayer I love trying new ways to reinvent myself. Whether that’s creating new worlds for my stories or attempting to pack 5 cosplays in a carry-on suitcase. Come to me for anything BLERD related within the Culture Lab Creative.