About Me

Taylor Marie Pennant Isaacs is a first-generation Jamaican American journalist, storyteller, and arts advocate from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Theatre Administration at Howard University, where she channels her passion for culture, equity, and the performing arts into impactful, purpose-driven work.

Taylor's journey in the arts began at the age of four, and she has since participated in over a dozen productions across stage and screen as a performer, stage manager, assistant director, and designer. Notably, she had the honor of performing for cultural icons Harry Belafonte and Sheryl Lee Ralph in her early childhood. These experiences solidified her belief in the transformative power of performance. At 15, she discovered a love for stage management and behind-the-scenes work, which continues to guide her creative path today.

Taylor's work is grounded in a deep commitment to civic engagement and social impact. While earning her associate's degree at Broward College, she served as an AmeriCorps member with Branches Inc. and the Broward UP Program, designing youth development and education initiatives for underserved communities.

At Howard, Taylor has held numerous leadership roles that reflect her belief in storytelling as a vehicle for truth and change. She is a proud member of the National Council of Negro Women and previously served as Co-Managing Editor and Podcast Director for the Howard University News Service. As a member of the inaugural Disney Storytellers Fund cohort, she served as Executive Producer and Production Manager of Tales From The Hill. This student-led horror anthology mini-series premiered at the Library of Congress.

Her recent work includes interning at Wasserman Music in Brooklyn, where she sharpened her industry insight into the music business; serving as a Promotions Intern at WHUR 96.3; working as a Patron Services Associate at The Alden Theatre; and assisting on productions like The House That Will Not Stand and the Viarae by Issa Rae holiday campaign.

Whether managing a production team, editing audio for a podcast, or crafting editorial content, Taylor approaches each project with care, creativity, and a sense of responsibility to amplify voices that are often unheard. Inspired by James Baldwin's words—"Only poets know the truth about us"—she continues to explore the intersections of culture, identity, and storytelling in everything she creates.