about
Writer, content creator and ardent foodie Samantha Callender is a Chicago-based multimedia journalist whose passion for storytelling shines through her various work.
Born in Circleville, Ohio and raised in Cincinnati, Samantha’s penchant for storytelling came to the fore during her involvement in her high school newspaper and yearbook. She studied Journalism & Communications at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
A people’s person by nature, Samantha’s ability to build deep and lasting relationships is her superpower. One that enables her to interview celebrities in various capacities, uncover heartful stories and garner an active following on social media.
From political and civic reporting to all things luxury, lifestyle and entertainment, Samantha's stories catalyze honest dialogue and activism. With the core belief that pop culture has the power to entertain as well as educate, Samantha’s work often explores the compelling intersection between entertainment and social-political matters.
When she isn’t writing, you can find Samantha exploring local galleries and cafes or attending plays and concerts. A true lover of arts, Samantha finds inspiration in anything that makes life fun and enjoyable.
Currently, Samantha is a contributor to Essence.com. Read more from her on The Root, People, , Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and many other publications nationwide.
Her first book, a collection of poetry and prose, is titled Sage, Truth, and Love.
Born in Circleville, Ohio and raised in Cincinnati, Samantha’s penchant for storytelling came to the fore during her involvement in her high school newspaper and yearbook. She studied Journalism & Communications at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
A people’s person by nature, Samantha’s ability to build deep and lasting relationships is her superpower. One that enables her to interview celebrities in various capacities, uncover heartful stories and garner an active following on social media.
From political and civic reporting to all things luxury, lifestyle and entertainment, Samantha's stories catalyze honest dialogue and activism. With the core belief that pop culture has the power to entertain as well as educate, Samantha’s work often explores the compelling intersection between entertainment and social-political matters.
When she isn’t writing, you can find Samantha exploring local galleries and cafes or attending plays and concerts. A true lover of arts, Samantha finds inspiration in anything that makes life fun and enjoyable.
Currently, Samantha is a contributor to Essence.com. Read more from her on The Root, People, , Cosmopolitan, Seventeen and many other publications nationwide.
Her first book, a collection of poetry and prose, is titled Sage, Truth, and Love.
