Celebrating Our Founder: Shanice Johnson Featured in VoyageLA
We are thrilled to celebrate our Founder and CEO, Shanice Johnson, who was recently featured in VoyageLA. Her story is a powerful reminder of what happens when vision, strategy, and bold action come together.
From Corporate Experience to Creative Vision
Shanice’s journey began in the corporate world, where she spent years navigating marketing, project management, and large-scale event activations for Fortune 500 companies. She explains:
“I’ve always believed that storytelling, when done visually, strategically, and emotionally, has the power to move both people and brands. Those experiences taught me structure, discipline, and how powerful brands operate, but they also sparked something deeper.”
After years of helping major brands tell their stories, Shanice noticed a gap — talented creators were producing incredible work but lacked the strategy, structure, or support to grow sustainably. That insight led her to create Editorial Access, a boutique talent and brand management agency built to bridge culture and commerce.
“What began as a deeply personal mission to create a space where women who look like me could be seen, supported, and celebrated has evolved into a collaborative house representing visionaries across beauty, fashion, wellness, lifestyle, and beyond,” Shanice shares.
Turning Challenges Into Opportunity
The journey hasn’t always been smooth, but Shanice turned obstacles into opportunity:
“I realized that if opportunities didn’t exist, I would create my own ‘yes.’ In a space where creativity runs wild but strategy is scarce, I learned to turn gaps into opportunities, designing systems, creating structure, and guiding collaborations that actually work.”
This philosophy is the foundation of Editorial Access — empowering creators, guiding brands with intention, and redefining modern influence.
The Editorial Access Approach
Editorial Access is more than a talent agency — it’s a platform for access, strategy, and meaningful storytelling. Shanice explains:
“Every opportunity we facilitate is designed to support long-term growth, set creators up for financial freedom, and give brands narratives that connect deeply with their audiences. Influence isn’t just about numbers; it’s about intentional storytelling, aligning vision and values, and creating partnerships that are meaningful for both the creator and the brand.”
From beauty and fashion to lifestyle and wellness, Editorial Access is redefining what it means to collaborate, connect, and create impact.
A Personal Foundation
Shanice’s journey is deeply personal, shaped by the values instilled by her mother:
“My favorite childhood memory isn’t just one specific moment — it’s really about the way my mom always showed up for me… Those moments have stayed with me as lasting reminders of her care and love.”
This commitment to care, visibility, and empowerment is at the heart of Editorial Access, where every creator is seen, celebrated, and supported.
Looking Ahead
With this VoyageLA feature, Shanice’s story shines a light on the purpose and vision behind Editorial Access. The agency continues to expand, welcoming new talent, curating impactful brand collaborations, and creating experiences that elevate both creators and brands.
✨ Read the full interview on VoyageLA: Meet Shanice Johnson of Editorial Access
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🌐 Learn more: www.editorialaccess.co
