From an early age, T’Essence Minnitee knew she wanted to tell stories. As a youngster, reading served as her favorite pastime. Allowing herself to surrender to another world was freedom for her. Raised on the Central Coast of California, theater was an important outlet for her. She loved breathing life into a project and collaborating with fellow creatives. After graduating from Pepperdine University, she was eager to pursue storytelling as a career. Minnitee aspires to be an executive that champions bold and diverse stories that bridge gaps and amplify underrepresented voices. She recently joined OWN Network as a coordinator.