Anna DeShawn is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds digital media platforms that center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. She received her bachelor's in radio/television production from Drake University and then went on to receive her master’s in communications from Ithaca College. Anna spent 12 years in the digital media space producing webinars and virtual events for government and corporate clients alike. Media has always been Anna’s passion so she turned her passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio, LLC. E3 Radio is an online radio station playing queer music & reporting on queer news in high rotation with an intersectional lens. Most recently, she co-founded The Qube, a curated app of music & podcasts by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Anna is determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing online radio streams to play the music & tell the stories that deserve to be heard.In addition, giving back her community is extremely important her and believes we all have a mandate to pay it forward. Every year E3 Radio hosts the Purple Tie Affair: Concert & Silent Auction to give back to Anna’s favorite non profits. These non profits represent small organizations making big impacts. Over the last nine years E3 Radio has donated over $15,000 to a variety of Chicago based organizations. In addition, Anna has served as President of the board of directors for Affinity Community Services. Affinity is a social justice organization serving the needs of the Black LGBTQ+ community with a particular focus on Black womenFavorite Quote: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” –GandhiDid you know? Anna has been in love with Robin Roberts all her life. Interviewing Robin would be the ultimate experience and a date with her wouldn't hurt either.Specialties: Radio, Podcasting, Streaming Media, Web Design, Communication Consulting, Project Management