Rising Media Stars

02/24/2026

Our first two presenters are doing a masterful job balancing sports broadcasting, brand deals & content creation!

& are going to give our RMS Community all the tips & tricks in our first official meeting this Thursday at 7pmET via zoom!

If you have already signed up for the RMS Community you should have received your link for Thursday’s introductory meeting. If you haven’t signed up there is still time at RisingMediaStars.org or click the link in our bio!

See you there!

01/24/2026

✨We have BIG news to share with you about the future of Rising Media Stars!

🎤Video posting February 7th with more details, set your notifications!

💜You do NOT want to miss this!

01/24/2026

✨We have BIG news to share with you about the future of Rising Media Stars!

🎤Video posting February 7th with more details, set your notifications!

💜You will not want to miss this!

08/27/2025

Our Rising Media Stars Class of 2024 kicked off graduation week in style with exclusive on-set host reps at the iconic TNT Sports studio. Watching these rising stars command the studio with confidence and grace was nothing short of inspiring.

Special thanks to , RMS Board Member , and her staff for opening your doors and pouring into our class with such generosity and expertise. These are the moments that transform dreams into reality and remind us why representation in sports media matters! 💜

04/14/2025

(Lil) Mama, we made it! 🗽🍎🏙️

04/04/2025

Guess who just touched down at the ? 👀🏀

Another year, another incredible opportunity to be part of one of the biggest events in Women’s Basketball—thanks to our amazing partnership with ! We’re gearing up for a weekend filled with exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and fans, plus a little fun checking in on our parlays.

Stay tuned to our socials for behind-the-scenes moments and all the Final Four action from our POV! 💜

04/04/2025

03/28/2025

Big news! Our co-founder, , is being honored with the ABIS William C. Rhoden Sports Media Award at the Gala on June 28th! 🎉

“LaChina’s impressive accomplishments include being a prominent voice in women’s sports, hosting and contributing to various ESPN programs, and advocating for equity and representation in sports media. She is the co-founder of Rising Media Stars which mission is to diversify the sports broadcasting workforce. She exemplifies excellence and distinction, serving as a true role model for aspiring media professionals everywhere.”

Hit the 🔗 in bio to grab your tickets and celebrate with us!

03/06/2025

The cat’s out the bag! 👀

We’re happy to announce Nzinga Shaw as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Nzinga has been an incredible asset as a member of our board of trustees, dating back to our first year as an organization. She has believed in the mission of Rising Media Stars from day one and we are so grateful for her contributions to our mission and excited for the future under her guidance.

Join us in congratulating Nzinga in the comments! 🥂👏🏾 

11/30/2024

We’ve been a bit quiet lately, but the work has been non-stop! 🔥

This past weekend, our co-founder and our talented alumna & had the honor of calling the top 10 matchup between and as part of our annual Rising Media Stars & NBC Sports partnership.

The matchup featured the best players in the country in JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen, Hannah Hidalgo, and Olivia Miles. A huge thank you to for making this amazing weekend in LA unforgettable.

This is year 3 of our partnership with NBC and it’s only up from here, so grateful for your continued support💜