ABOUT
Audiences know when things are made with them intentionally (read: as a priority, not an afterthought).
LGBTQ-owned, women-led, & built on a "FUBU" philosophy, we bring cultural fluency, editorial rigor, & production excellence to every project. The thread across our portfolio is journalistic integrity woven with a commitment to getting it right for the story & for the people involved. We believe great storytelling doesn't just reflect culture – it includes it in the process.
YES& MEDIA was founded by Peabody & Emmy-winning Director & Producer Sara "SJ" Johnson, whose career has been defined by compelling intersectional storytelling that showcases the layers of the human experience & prioritizes marginalized voices.
THE FUTURE IS INTERSECTIONAL
Intersectionality is interesting. Authenticity is connection. We crew with intention, matching creatives to subjects with shared identity & lived experience. We design inclusive sets where hackles lower & space opens for content that resonates because it's made by people who truly get it. For the culture, by the culture.
Black queer woman subject? Black queer women creatives. Need a LGBTQ+ or women-led crew? Good call. We build teams with purpose for authentic storytelling that actually lands. YES, AND... it gives clients an extra talking point to brag about.
- In an AI-saturated world, we create multidimensional & deeply compelling stories that cut through the noise & stop the mindless scroll.
- We understand nuance. We study history & context. We pronounce names correctly & light all skin tones properly. Our language is respectful & inclusive.
- We share whole-person stories with richness & depth, celebrating the full spectrum of identities & refusing to flatten, sensationalize, or exploit for clicks.
