About Me
Denisha Angel Mixon (Duh-knee-sha Anjel Mix-on) was born October 22, 1993. She grew up in a diverse community in Chicago, Ill., and lived in a single-parent household with her three siblings.
Denisha is a graduate from Iowa State University with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and minor in Apparel Merchandising and Design. She chose to be a journalist because she loves the idea of sharing stories and knowing that there are people out there that want to know more. Writing is a way to express the soul and inform people of the unknown. She wants to give a voice to the voiceless through her writing. Her belief is that we are a reflection of our own background, culture, and differences and her main goal in life is to motivate people to stay informed, be positive and live life to the fullest. Her experiences has helped her gain an understanding that working on tight deadlines is crucial to getting important information out to the public. In regards to current events, Denisha stays up-to-date on latest national and international news. She has a strong familiarity with writing, photography, audio, content gathering and editing skills. She has the ability to multitask, work independently and as a team member. She is a detail-oriented individual and she cares about sharing important content to the public. Denisha is great at analyzing and working with people to get the job done. Her previous experience working in a variety of workplaces has aided her in learning multiple skills and adjust to different work environments. As a teen at Fort Madison Senior High School she joined the school yearbook and newspaper, she decided her junior year to pursue a degree in journalism. Denisha is artistically talented, loves to enjoy herself has great inner strength, and has the ability to accept large responsibilities or challenges with patience and humility. She enjoys having a peaceful environment and would rather live her life to the fullest than under a cloud. She shows generosity towards anyone that she meets, she respects people and their culture. She is an understanding and kindhearted woman that wants nothing more than to live her life to the fullest. |
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Hobbies
I enjoy dancing, reading, and writing. When I feel stressed I usually go to the gym, find an open space and dance. Sometimes it’s choreography that I have learned, but most of the time it’s just me feeling and listening to the music, and my movement just flows from there. As a child I loved going to the library and every time I would go I would rent a book, today I still do. Sometimes I go online or to the bookstore to buy a book. Usually the books I buy have a life lesson. Sometimes the books help people understand what it means to learn from your own mistakes. I'm a reader and a writer most of my journal writing comes from the heart. When there is a lot going on in my life I open up one of my journals and start writing, it helps me see my life from a different perspective.