WELCOME BLK OCEANS + BLKO
/We are excited to welcome BLK Oceans and its latest venture BLKO to the Rebelle Agency client roster.
BLK Oceans is an online editorial platform launched in August 2020 by Leah Freeman-Haskin that inspires readers to celebrate Black founders and to discover and explore Black-owned brands in fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and kids.
Through in-depth interviews, engaging editorial content, bold imagery, and a voice for the modern audience, BLK Oceans has captured the attention of loyal readers eager to put their dollars toward Black-owned brands.
Inspired by the poem Still I Rise by Maya Angelou, BLK Oceans is an ode to Black creators who continue to rise despite various challenges, similar to the strength of the enduring ocean.
For more information visit blkoceans.com and follow on social @blkoceans.
Latest venture, BLKO
Launching with an in-person experience on November 22nd, 2022 in Boston and online in early 2023.
About founder Leah Freeman-Haskin
Leah Freeman-Haskin is a writer, content creator, and the founder of BLK Oceans and BLKO, venture-backed media platforms that showcase Black-owned brands through editorial content and limited-time, livestream sales. Prior to launching her first company, Leah spent ten years working in marketing and PR for major media and publishing companies including, MAXIM magazine, Boston magazine, E! Entertainment, and Verizon Media.
In 2006, Leah graduated from Boston College with a degree in English and studio art, and throughout her life has continued to exercise her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Leah’s debut children’s picture book, The Last Two Crayons, published by Groundwood Books, will be available in April 2023.
Currently, Leah lives in Memphis, Tennessee with her husband and their two sons.
For media inquiries contact tanisha@therebelleagency.com
