Emilia A. Ottoo

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The alignment was strong when I found + re-edited this archival footage & penned this mini essay of music appreciation for Donna Summer & the dynamic history of disco, coinciding with a resurge of popularity via the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cheers to the legends who are rediscovered, replayed & re-studied decade after decade.

Storytime: I created a franchise bible by accident & by destiny.

A concise franchise bible for "31 Days of Hip‑Hop Mental Health," mapping the world, tone, and cultural logic of the digital series by Emilia A. Ottoo (EMMA LEE M.C.). This public‑facing artifact offers a curated glimpse into the ecosystem while safeguarding the creative methodology that powers it.

Designed this custom winner's graphic for social media marketing & brand kit development of winning Best Rap Song & Best Rap Album at the 2026 World Entertainment Awards. This graphic was also accepted in a collaboration post on Instagram by the governing body of the awards + shared widely across digital platforms.

Feedback, engagement analytics & strategic takeaways from my “31 Days of Hip-Hop Mental Health” series premiere on YouTube.

Launched my first long-form series on YouTube! 31 episodes of critical thinking, cultural commentary and edu-tainment media from TikTok & Instagram based on my debut book and youth workbook. Day 1 is on the power of music. Slide through the thumbnail graphics here or tap in for more!

My award-winning mental health themed creative nonfiction "Y’all (Not) Gon’ Make Me Lose My Mind" is now an immersive listening experience available on a growing list of audiobook platforms including Audible & Apple Books. Also in hardcover and e-Book upon request at your local library. *

My award-winning debut music album "Chocolate Bars" is available now in physical, digital, streaming, and video formats. Much gratitude to listeners, collectors, curators, DJs, and reviewers all over the world for your support in making this an underground classic; it's meant so much. *

Dusting off my digital crates to give my 24-hour content a space to archive in peace! Starting with creative ideation, direction, video editing, photo editing, and graphic design for social first creative marketing, inspiration and audience engagement of the 9:16 aspect ratio (1080 x 1920) of Facebook and Instagram stories °

Continuing my side quest for centralized archival homes, digital portfolios and gallery spaces.

I've joined the media & research service ranks of Fox Archives: a growing hub of breaking news content, local to global stories, and "100 years of archive" from the Fox Movietone News library, one of the earliest & longest running newsreels in history.

Creative short of acceptance speech and social media promotion of winning the 2025 NYC Big Book Award in Arts & Entertainment. Created entirely by me (in a rough few hours!) with Adobe creative Tools.

Takeaways & inspiration for the creative, entrepreneur or ideator experiencing the repressive feels of "tone it down, tuck it back, and wait your turn." Ideas don't change lives or win awards stuck in your head. Get that idea out of your mind + into this world!

Much gratitude Gabby & Ted Olczak + the Independent Press Awards for recognizing my book as the 2025 standout in Arts & Entertainment.