About Pauline Malcolm

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CEO & Co-Founder of BrandStory Architech, Advisory Board Member at BrandStorytelling & Sistas in Sales.

Pauline is a result-driven leader and revenue accelerator, specializing in business growth and innovation. As CEO of BrandStory Architech, she helps brands craft impactful stories and drive strategic partnerships. She also advises entrepreneurs and executives on scaling and achieving long-term success.

Revenue Generated Throughout Pauline's Career
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Figure Revenue Milestone Achieved at Essence Ventures
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Viewers Reached by the Essence Festival Through Strategic Partnerships
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Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, BrandStory Architech

Pauline leads BrandStory Architech (BSA), an impact agency specializing in PR communications, content production, influencer marketing, and creative marketing solutions. BSA offers strategic marketing and revenue acceleration services that drive innovation, foster deep cultural connections, and deliver guaranteed outcomes, powered by AI. The agency excels at crafting compelling narratives that ensure impactful brand visibility and audience engagement.

Before co-founding BSA, Pauline was the Chief Revenue Officer at Essence Ventures, where she transformed the company into the only Black-owned media company to achieve nine-figure revenue, a historic milestone. Her leadership revitalized Beautycon and brought strategic partnerships with major players like Wal-Mart, Hulu/Disney, and OWN, ensuring global exposure for the Essence Festival of Culture and Black Women in Hollywood.

Proven Leadership & Industry Expertise

Pauline has generated over $1B in revenue throughout her career, holding senior roles at top media companies such as The Walt Disney Company, Conde Nast, The New York Times, and BEN Labs. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Minor in Computer Science from Baruch College, as well as an Executive Management Certificate from Harvard Business School.

She serves on the Advisory Boards of BrandStorytelling and Sistas in Sales. Pauline resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.

Innovative & Strategic Brand Partner | High Performing Results Driven Leader

Transformed Essence Ventures

Achieved nine-figure revenue, making it the only Black-owned media company to reach this milestone in 50 years.

Brand Building and Innovation

Revitalized Beautycon, securing Walmart as a presenting sponsor and cementing its cultural significance.

Strategic Partnerships

Established innovative streaming licensing agreements with HULU/Disney and OWN.

Cultural Impact

Expanded the reach of Essence Festival of Culture and Black Women in Hollywood to millions of households.