Now, she’s a sought-after speaker at media ethics conferences. Her argument is simple: You cannot teach digital media literacy in 2026 without acknowledging the industry that pioneered modern paywalled content, affiliate marketing, and direct-to-consumer branding. What surprises her students most? Her warmth. In a hallway, she’s less “adult icon” and more “cool aunt with a PhD.” She holds virtual office hours until 9 p.m. for night students. She once helped a student draft a contract for their podcast’s ad revenue.
“I want a student to say, ‘She taught me that my body is not my identity, and my work is not my worth — but that I have the right to own both.’” professor brandi love
And that, she proves, is a lesson worth tenure. Now, she’s a sought-after speaker at media ethics