About Shamika Sanders

Shamika Sanders is the managing editor for HelloBeautiful where she carries out a vision to uplift Black women by telling their unique stories. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. She is the mother of an adorable two-year-old, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoys good music, and good eats. Keep up with her on social media.

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We spoke to the Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Juvia's Place, who opened up about the brand's activation at Essence Festival, their coveted "Golden Boxes" and customers facing long lines.

Cardi B set her own standard for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week when she showed up to the Schiaparelli show with a crow as her accessory. Yes, a live crow, perched on her hand as she posed, on the steps of the Petit Palais, in a custom look by the avant-garde designer. It’s a scene […]

HelloBeautiful was on the scene at the Kensington Grey x Essence GU mixer where we captured the best white looks of the night.

We spoke to '40 Acres' actress Danielle Deadwyler about her latest role in the dystopian society thriller '40 Acres.'

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We spoke to Nelly & Ashanti about how they navigate love, marriage, and parenthood on "Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together."

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Atlanta is known as a Black hair mecca, so it makes sense that when 107.9’s 2025 Birthday Bash hits town, the artists would bring their hair a-game. From blonde bundles to sleek silk presses and bold blonde dos, Birthday Bash celebrates the best of music, fashion, and style. And when names like GloRilla, Kash Doll, […]

We caught up with the cast of "Straw," Taraji P. Henson, Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd, who opened up about being advocates for other Black women and the Black women who've advocated for them.

We spoke to stiletto expert and former reality TV star Rah Ali about launching the Onsite! Media platform, building her brand and being the ultimate businesswoman.