Today we’d like to introduce you to Alyvia Taylor.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am a young black female journalist striving to create honest and entertaining content connecting others throughout MN. I have done a variety of journalistic jobs from creating monthly magazines for UMD, sideline reporting and now lifestyle reporting and producing. I graduated from UMD at 20 years old with a journalism and art degree. I was able to land my first full-time job back home in Rochester at KTTC directly after graduation. I have a niche in fashion and design, but I have done many things outside that realm. I have had the opportunity to speak in front of large crowds in NYC to share how I was able to grow my media career early.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had to break many societal discriminations being a black female journalist. I grew up with my single mom (now recently married) who showed me how to be a strong independent woman
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I produce/host the LIVE lifestyle television show Midwest Access on KTTC
What makes you happy?
Having the opportunity to talk to all different types of people and learning about their passions. You see a sparkle in their eye when they explain what makes them tick. Seeing others light up makes me do the same.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kttc.com/news/midwest-access/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyviasusann/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alyvia.taylor.33/
