WE ARE MLNNNYC
MEET THE FOUNDER
Shavonne Marshall-Wells is the Founder and Creator of MLNNNYC. After graduating high school with honors in broadcast journalism and film production, Shavonne went on to study International Trade and Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Shavonne formed a distinctive group of creatives through her advocacy for sisterhood within the community. Love, transparency, and mastery have been the guiding words on her journey. She is reminded everyday that "Excellence is not an act but a habit." -Aristotle
MEET THE TEAM
Noni Byrd Gibbs is the Planning Coordinator and Health Columnist for MLNNNYC residing in Queens, New York.As an advocate for her community, Noni is committed to self care and holistic treatment. Her passion towards self improvement and dance as an creative outlet has pushed her towards editorial work with MLNNNYC.
@Anika.Soul
Atiya Jordan, aka Jem, is a Freelance Writer for MLNNNYC. Atiyahas been writing since she could fill notebooks with poetry and short stories in the fifth and sixth grades. From high school poetry contests to college-wide events, she discovered her love for spoken word poetry and performing. Today, her storytelling commits to her personal healing and evolutionary journey thus far. She is passionate about mental health awareness and collective healing and intends to inspire others through her experiences.
When she’s not writing, Atiya loves to sit in nature, get lost in music, travel to new places, seek thrilling adventures. She is also the writer for her personal blog, Truly Jem.
Danielle Brown is a Freelance Wellness Writer at MLNNNYC. Danielle is also yoga instructor based in New York City. She seeks to uplift Black communities through her writing and inspire change.
Sean Barrett aka MrVybz is a Nyc, Tri-state area based creative and Dj specializing in bringing all the vibes and life to every event. He is a “genre-bender” in motion whose musical strength is Afro-Caribbean Soul, with a splash of everything in between. He is the CoFounder of @vybzbros worldwide and also plays for IG radio on 94.3FM. He has his BA in Communications with a minor in Music Theory and an extensive background in dance. He is passionate about the melanated agenda and curating experiences that create memories that will last a lifetime. He is now the official DJ for MLNNNYC Last Sunday Brunches!