Brat Powr Media Center
My flagship platform, Brat Powr Media Center, is a creative hub for independently published zines, digital essays, and long-form video content. With a focus on pop culture essays and exploring subcultural movements, I’ve been carefully building a space to highlight what's revealed about society through our obsessions with low culture. This website is dedicated to building a space where guilty pleasures don’t exist, and fans of trashy entertainment can retain space for intentional reading and critical commentary.
During a pivot to prioritizing physical media content, we debuted our physical zines at Black Zine Fair 2026, where I distributed 6 different zines for free the entire day. I’ve since been utilizing resources closest to me (my HP Envy 4250 from collage, local printers, and local libraries) to impose, print, cut, and bind zines for various events.
Brat Powr Media Center has the honor of attending Black Zine Fair 2026, DC Zinefest 2026, and Lightbox Film Center’s Physical Media Fair 2026. I facilitated an online workshop at Black Zine Fair 2026, titled How to Be Young, Hardcore & Black in Suburban New Jersey. I had the pleasure of connecting with riot grrrl “GUNK” zinester, Ramdasha Bikceem, for an exclusive interview.
Open Format Books & Distro
Open Format Books & Distro is a Philadelphia-based pop up bookstore that features a rotating collection of physical media and vintage goods—with a curatorial focus on arts, history, and wellness. The materials we source are for those invested in defining today’s culture, building creative mastery, and seeking mentorship through literature. We’re committed to connecting readers, students, collectors, creators, and professionals to resources for developing meaningful personal studies. As a DIY creative studio, our branding work helps local artists reach their core audience.
Seen at locations like Tattooed Mom, The Village of Industry & Art, Haraz Coffee House, & Almost Famous.