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About

Lakin Starling is a Philadelphia-raised and Brooklyn-based storyteller. A journalist, scriptwriter, audio + video content producer, digital showrunner, copywriter, and more.

With interests in music, identity, tv/film, and culture, Lakin uses her voice to highlight cultural conversations created within those realms. Her work often takes form in intimate profiles, interviews (both in-print and video), story editing, scriptwriting for TV, copywriting/editing for film and tv pitch decks, and editorial/ social brand campaigns.

Lakin is an ideator along with other creatives and helps to produce content through researching, crafting interview questions, guiding narratives, and sourcing talent.

Brands and companies she’s worked with include Netflix, Netflix: Strong Black Lead, Nike, Amazon Music, Twitch, Soundcloud, and Scheme Engine.

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