Journalist & Inc. Columnist
I write a column for Inc. and cover business, sports and the WNBA, health, and lifestyle and travel. Twelve-plus years in TV newsrooms taught me that every platform runs on the same thing: good editorial judgment.
I'm a journalist, an Inc. columnist, and a veteran TV news producer. I report on business, sports and the WNBA, health, and lifestyle and travel. I'm also the founder of K. Pratcher Media, where I train leaders and teams to tell their stories with the discipline of live TV.
I also teach journalism at Jackson State University, hold an MBA, and am a doctoral candidate in Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. My research examines how sports media leaders make decisions around WNBA broadcast coverage.
Bylines, features, and column work across national outlets.
Newsroom thinking applied to business: visibility, personal brand, and the lessons behind the headlines.
How Kayla Rowe went from hard times to building a nine-figure brand.
A guide to attending the culture's biggest weekend on your own terms.
On solo travel, self-permission, and why Black women deserve to move through the world freely.
Covering the intersection of celebrity, Black health, and the disparities that demand attention.
A personal reported piece on caregiving, grief, and the identity crisis that follows.
On multigenerational living, love, and what it means to choose family intentionally.
A frequent traveler's case for why United earns top marks for value and experience.
On membership value, routine, and the unexpected joy of a well-stocked cart.
I've spent my career deciding which stories get told and how to make people care. That's what I bring to the stage. Sessions for L&D teams, conference organizers, and executive audiences who want something that actually sticks.
Inquire About SpeakingBuilt from a career in TV news, The Editorial Filter is the method behind my Inc. column, my book, and every K. Pratcher Media workshop. Get the free playbook.
Timeliness and relevance. If there is no reason it matters today, the audience will not stop for it.
Audience impact and stakes. Name the people whose decisions shift because of this story.
Message clarity and focus. One takeaway, said in one sentence.
Credibility and authority. Your proof, your access, your standing to say it.
Urgency and consequence. The cost of silence is the case for telling it.
Interviews, profile features, conference presentations, and media mentions. For press inquiries or expert commentary, reach out directly.
For story ideas, interviews, and speaking, email me. For strategy and training, visit K. Pratcher Media.