Carina Browder is a fangirl turned digital marketing and social media strategist with 7 years of experience in online community growth, data analysis, and digital asset management across corporate and start-up environments.They are also a former podcast host, current book content creator, and an experienced music and pop culture journalist with bylines in outlets like as Afropunk, HelloGiggles, and Paste Magazine.Currently open to freelance, project-based, and full-time opportunities in the metro Atlanta area or hybrid/remote roles.
I grew up deep in fandom, particularly in online fan culture. I was coding as a pre-teen on Xanga, LiveJournal, and MySpace, roleplaying anywhere they'd let me write a story as a teen, then building thriving fan spaces that spilled into real-world convention halls, hotel rooms, and concert venues as an adult.I’ve channeled that same passion into my professional career crafting marketing strategy for popular Atlanta gaming bar Battle & Brew or running social for Walker Stalker Con—roles where I was able to let my fangirl flag wave freely and shine.
I earned my Communication degree with a Media Studies focus from Kennesaw State University, where I dove into internships with music publications (and a veteran advocacy organization!). I have written feature stories for Afropunk's inaugural Atlanta fest back in 2015, have interviewed artists from boy bands to blues musicians, have hosted and guested on podcasts about pop culture and music where I put the spotlight on up-and-coming talent, and have poured hours into building vibrant communities around music, TV, fandoms, and beyond.Genuine fandom of all kinds fuels me—creating spaces, media, and convos around what you love? That's the magic brands crave. Got a project where my fan-first energy can amplify your audience? Send an email to browdercarina [at] gmail [dot] com, or put some time on my calendar here.
