Elayne
Fluker is the founder and CEO of ChicRebellion.tv -- the first and only Internet TV network for women of color. ChicRebellion.tv produces original web series programming that reflects the viewers' interests as fashionistas, foodies, moms, entrepreneurs,
intellectuals, powerhouses, global citizens and more! Until the launch of ChicRebellion.tv in September 2012, women of color have had no one network to turn to when the craved quality programming that is a true reflection
of who they are as multi-faceted women with myriad interests and compelling stories. Now is the time!
Elayne's impressive career
in media spans more than 15 years creating multi-platform content for both mainstream and niche audiences. She made her
mark with top positions at several esteemed brands, including Editorial Director of Entertainment and Beauty & Style
at iVillage.com, a Managing Editor at Condé Nast Digital, Digital Managing Editor
at Martha Stewart Living, Executive Editor of Digital Media at Black Enterprise
and Director of Digital for Latina.com. At magazines, she was Entertainment Editor of Essence,
Founding Managing Editor of Suede and Managing Editor of Vibe
and Vibe Vixen. As a producer, Elayne has produced more than 250 web videos for brands, advertisers
and for her own network, ChicRebellion.tv.
A savvy and sought-after pop culture and digital media expert, Elayne Fluker has appeared in front of millions
as a guest on The Today Show, Nightline, Extra, Inside Edition, CNN, VH1, FOX, BET
and more. Her writings and opinions have been featured in New York Daily News,
WWD, the Associated Press, Essence, Vibe
and People, and on MSN.com, AOL.com, TodayShow.com,
Brides.com and People.com. She has also served as a panelist for several media, diversity,
and women empowerment events, including the World Diversity Leadership Summit at the U.N, the Women of Power Summit, Mediabistro's
Annual Women in Publishing Event, Howard University, Spelman College, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Essence
Music Festival and the Cinequest Film Festival.
Most important to her, however, is her longtime service
as a mentor to young people, and to other women, who are interested in careers and opportunities in digital media, publishing,
fashion and entertainment.
Creating content that moves and matters. This is the overarching mission of Elayne
Fluker's ever-evolving work as she continues her professional journey and expands ChicRebellion.tv. And with more than 15 years in media, she remains more excited than ever about what lies ahead. Says the native
New Yorker, who holds a B.A. in English from Hampton University: "Stay tuned!"