when I was 13 years old,

my fingers couldn’t move fast enough to download the twitter app. I was eager to find people with the same interests and music taste as me. It didn’t matter who they were or where they were from – I just craved community.

now, I build community through inclusive and human connection.

whether it’s for politics, for a brand, or for women empowerment – I translate pop culture, complex issues, and current events into meaningful prose to ignite that same purpose and passion in others. 

now, I build community through inclusive and human connection.

whether it’s for politics, for a brand, or for women empowerment – I translate pop culture, complex issues, and current events into meaningful prose to ignite that same purpose and passion in others. 

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the latest-

Fangirls Are The Future

Kayley Reed talks with Natalie about the crossover between fandoms, politics, and activism. They talk about the power of connecting through fandoms like One Direction, how their experience in fandoms has played a role in building their careers, and why it’s inherently sexist to dismiss “fangirls” as frivolous.

Pink, Politics, & Pop Culture

I’ve always loved getting mail, even if its of the digital form landing in my virtual inbox. So, I thought what better way to spread the love than send a monthly newsletter full of the things I love most – pink, politics, and pop culture. I mean honestly, who wouldn’t want a curated newsletter of all of these things?

Decked-Out Dorms: Natalie Held

The 19-year-old student of political science, journalism, and women’s studies from Fairfield, Conn. saved inspirational images to a folder on instagram, then designed her decor around key pieces: a crescent moon-shaped mirror, personal polaroids, and a Lightbox.

Blessed Be The Brains is my brainchild for a digestible dissemination of information, resources, and activism through a podcast and online shop. At its heart, it’s a feminist passion project tied to my goals as a communicator: inclusivity, empowerment, and passion. 

Blessed Be The Brains is my brainchild for a digestible dissemination of information, resources, and activism through a podcast and online shop. At its heart, it’s a feminist passion project tied to my goals as a communicator: inclusivity, empowerment, and passion. 

Blessed Be The Brains is my brainchild for a digestible dissemination of information, resources, and activism through a podcast and online shop. At its heart, it’s a feminist passion project tied to my goals as a communicator: inclusivity, empowerment, and passion. 

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