Hey y’all

I’m Evelyn - a humor writer + digital storyteller based in Austin, Texas. That just means I post funny words and videos on the Internet. Add “influencer" if you want to send me free lotion or something. I love a good lotion.

You’ve probably seen me on YouTube! I joined that weirdo website back in 2008, and today my channel has about 18 million views and 240,000 subscribers. I make a grab bag of content, from travel vlogs and silly beauty guru-esque tutorials to funny first generation American stories and Black pop culture commentary.

More recently: I received a grant from Google to support Michelle Obama’s (!!!) initiative for global girls’ education. Watch that project here! I also won the “Excellence In Comedy” Award at Toronto’s Buffer Fest 2019 for my short film “Hello, Tim” - a mockumentary about a young woman’s relationship with the federal agent in her webcam. #IContainMultitudes

I call everyone who entertains my online shenanigans my #InternetCousin, so welcome to the family!

where you've seen me

SAY IT LOUD (I’M BLACK & I’M PROUD)

In 2019, I joined PBS Digital Studios as writer + co-host of Say It Loud, a show about Black histories and cultures. It’s edutainment at its finest - a little sketch comedy and a whole lotta information.

AWKWARD BLACK GIRLS UNITE

I acted in We Are, a short film web series by B.B. Araya. The series premiered on the Issa Rae Productions YouTube channel.

GET IN FORMATION

My passionate 2 minute Lemonade review went viral with over 4 million views across my own social media platforms. Beyonce found it (?) loved it (??) and played it on every stop of the Formation World Tour. Like, what?!?!

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE STAYING IN BED

“Call In Black” earned 6 million views on Black culture blog For Harriet and is now shared widely as we cope with the effects of police brutality and racist current events. It’s a funny video though, I swear.

what I do

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I create funny, insightful videos for your internet consumption. I can roll with a crew or solo, and have worked with brands like Audible, Google Chromebook, and YouTube.

My previous corporate gig was Director of Video Strategy at NaturallyCurly.com, where we collaborated with brands like Sephora and Sally Beauty.

Need super cute on-camera talent that looks great in liquid matte lipstick? That’s me! If you’re good at lighting all this melanin, I’d be happy to be your hostess with the mostest. Be warned: I talk with my hands. A lot.

Watch my collab with Allure Magazine!

I was formally educated at the University of Texas at Austin for journalism. Now I use those skills to write essays about Simone Biles’ thighs. Student loans well spent, IMO.

I also write scripts! I penned season 1 of PBS Digital Studios show Say It Loud and co-wrote my episode of B.B. Araya’s “We Are”.

Invite me to breathe a little life into your organization! I travel to conferences and schools to share my story and encourage you to share yours too.

Topics include: digital media, storytelling, culture, social justice, and comedy.