Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ariel Whitely graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Digital Media Production from Oakland University. As an Entertainment Entrepreneur, she has a demonstrated history of working within many sectors of the entertainment industry and online media. Her experience ranges from Production Management, Social Media Management, to Entertainment Reporting. She has collaborated and contributed to leading brands including online publications Detroit Metro Times and Rolling Out. She also has experience writing and producing for social media strategist Karen Civil’s digital platforms, KarenCivil.com and LiveCivil.com. In addition, Ariel has worked in live stage production at entertainment and sports venue Little Caesars Arena, as well as a few amphitheaters. She’s also worked on sets as a production member for independent films featured on Tubi. Currently, Ariel works as an Entertainment Reporter for award-winning celebrity website theJasmineBRAND.com.