Jayona Monique is a third-year Strategic Communications major at Hampton University, with a minor in Marketing and a concentration in Public Relations. She serves as PR & Marketing Co-Chair for Her Campus at Hampton University, was the Spring 2026 Wellness Editorial Intern at Her Campus Media, and is currently a National Contributing Writer.
A reflective writer and cultural storyteller, Jayona's work lives at the intersection of personal storytelling and cultural commentary. She writes like a big sister in the middle of becoming—honest, reflective, and always thinking a little deeper. Her voice blends soft-life wellness with a grounded, "we're figuring this out together" perspective.
Through her writing, she explores friendship, independence, identity, media, fashion, and the cultural shifts that shape life in your early twenties, centering Black womanhood and intentional representation. Whether she's unpacking burnout, examining why certain trends resonate with Black women, reflecting on friendship breakups, or exploring the meaning behind everyday moments, Jayona moves beyond simply telling the story—she processes it, connecting personal experiences to broader cultural conversations.
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Jayona is passionate about journalism, editorial storytelling, and creative direction, writing stories that don't just reflect the moment—they help make sense of it.
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