About Nykia

Journalist Credentials

Nykia Spradley is a beauty and fashion journalist and content strategist with over 10 years of experience, Nykia has worked as the Deputy Editor at Seventeen, interim Digital Beauty Director at ELLE, Commerce Editor at Allure, Beauty Editor at Essence, and editorial assistant at Real Simple. Her writing has appeared in ELLECosmopolitanMarie Claire, Coveteur, Bustle, Oprah Magazine, and more. She holds a master’s degree in digital journalism from Columbia University.

Other Notables…

Nykia’s professional experience also includes managing teams of over a dozen editors and writers; building social media and editorial strategies, tracking data analytics; optimizing content for SEO; and creating 360-degree e-commerce strategies that have led to over $2 million in affiliate revenue profits in a calendar year. Her solid journalism roots, sharp editorial skills, and passion for storytelling continue to advance cultural narratives across digital and social media positively.

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