Simone Amelia Jordan is an author, essayist, and journalist renowned for her innovative work in hip-hop media. As the founder of The Dream Collective, she champions diversity and mentorship, fostering growth for multicultural women in the arts and entertainment. Her debut memoir, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’, won the 2021 Richell Prize.
Recognised as Australia’s most successful hip-hop journalist, Simone Amelia Jordan’s career spans print, radio, TV, and digital media. Her debut book, Tell Her She’s Dreamin’, won the 2021 Richell Prize and is out now through Hachette Australia.
At 23, Simone founded Urban Hitz Magazine, the country’s highest-selling rap and R&B publication. Roughly a decade later, in a full-circle moment, she served as the content director of The Source, the New York City-based “Hip-Hop Bible” that inspired her reporting and social consciousness.
Alongside her media achievements, Simone has extensive experience in lifestyle marketing, event management, programming and content strategy, which she has leveraged in senior roles at Media Diversity Australia and Diversity Arts Australia. Simone also mentors racially diverse women in media, the arts and entertainment through her passion project, The Dream Collective.