# Jameka S. Whitten

> Jameka S. Whitten is the Charlotte-based founder, CEO and principal publicist of JSW Media Group, established in 2006. Her career spans cultural publishing, corporate communications, ESPN digital media and events, independent music-label leadership, talent management and community organizations. She also creates content as The Stylish Vegan and serves as president of Charlotte VegFest.

- **Role:** Founder, CEO and Principal Publicist at JSW Media Group
- **Organizations:** JSW Media Group, The Stylish Vegan, Charlotte VegFest, NABFEME, SEAL Arts & Literacy, Northwestern University Alumni Club of Charlotte
- **Education:** BS in Communication Studies, concentration in Broadcast Journalism, Northwestern University, MA in Organizational Management, University of Phoenix, St. Catherine’s School, Richmond
- **Known for:** Founded JSW Media Group in 2006 and built a national clientele., Cofounded SOTAC (State of the Arts & Culture) Magazine and served as executive creative director., Recognized in the 2017 edition of Who’s Who in Black Charlotte as an Emerging Leader.

## Career timeline

- **2006** — Founded JSW Media Group in Charlotte.
- **2012** — Announced an online reality-show project adapted from Thoughts on Being Seen with Suite 929.
- **2013** — Joined NuVybe Records as executive vice president leading communications and marketing.
- **2015** — Announced Coffee Talk with JSW Media, affordable group consulting sessions.
- **2020** — Served as interim executive vice president of One Crown Music Group; became president of Northwestern’s Charlotte alumni club.
- **2023** — Became president of Charlotte VegFest.
- **2025** — Recognized in QCity Metro’s The Great 28.
- **2026** — Named a University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary in entrepreneurship.

## Achievements

- Founded JSW Media Group in 2006 and built a national clientele.
- Cofounded SOTAC (State of the Arts & Culture) Magazine and served as executive creative director.
- Recognized in the 2017 edition of Who’s Who in Black Charlotte as an Emerging Leader.
- Received the Carolina Fashion Awards Excellence in Media Award in 2023, as listed on her public LinkedIn profile.
- Included in QCity Metro’s The Great 28 in 2025.
- Recognized as a 2026 University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary in entrepreneurship.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Featured in an October 8 CLT Daily written interview about Charlotte VegFest.
- **2026-10** — Appeared on Unwrapped With Gift on October 3 to discuss authenticity, entrepreneurship, creativity and defining success.
- **2026-09** — Appeared on Queen City News to discuss the October 10 Charlotte VegFest and volunteer opportunities.
- **2026-04** — Recognized as a University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary in entrepreneurship.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jamekashamae.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamekawhitten
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/jamekashamae
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamekashamae/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamekashamae

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Last updated: 2026-10-22