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8 DEGREES is a sports, lifestyle and entertainment PR firm specialized in creating integrated market

8 DEGREES is a sports, lifestyle and entertainment PR firm specialized in creating integrated marketing campaigns for professional athletes, personalities and brands who want to make a difference in the world.

08/05/2026

My longtime client Malcolm Jenkins is headed to Canton this week to celebrate his good friends Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald Jr. as they enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

If you know Malcolm, you know he shows up for his friends.

In 2022, he did the same when he trusted Ryan Clark and a two-month-old Pivot Podcast with the first interview announcing his retirement.

We built the media strategy around that gut decision. It makes even more sense today.

The behind-the-scenes story is up now on OFF Script. Link in bio.

07/29/2026

⚾️NEW Substack Alert. From Kristi Wise Roehm > I am a huge baseball fan. I played softball as a kid, once convinced my sorority sisters to go to spring training in Bradenton, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with a few baseball icons over the years.

But one of the best times I’ve had on the field was my 5-year-old daughter Serena shouting “Let’s Play Ball” to thousands of fans at Angels Stadium in 2010.

I write about it in my new Substack piece.

While I’m capturing 30 years of sports and entertainment moments in OFFScript, this particular piece is about her and my late husband Jason who created the best video recapping the day. The full piece is up. Link in the bio.

06/17/2026

“The contract is the floor, not the ceiling.”

That’s what Todd Ramasar told me. He’s negotiated more than $1 billion in NBA contracts. He was Baron Davis agent when they were both 23, fresh out of UCLA Men's Basketball

In 2008, our small team did something the league wasn’t ready for: we went to the Sundance Film Festival to premiere the documentary that BD exec-produced about gang violence in South Central in January…in the middle of the NBA season while Baron was still an active All-Star.

Despite the criticism, we pushed forward. It led to an Emmy nomination. A Congressional screening. A new playbook for athlete-led storytelling.

Baron was one of the first to have a production company. Many others have followed, but he will always be the OG. Today athletes are celebrated for their achievements outside their sport, but BD was ahead of his time.

This past week on OFF Script, while the Knicks won their first championship in 53 years, I shared the full story across three posts. All on Substack. Link in bio.

05/15/2026

Sharing the first piece from my new Substack, OFFScript.

It’s a two-part story about booking Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds on in February 2011. From my sickbed, with a 103 fever, and only a week and a half to pull it off.

Helping Carrie and Debbie tell their story on that stage, with all the honesty, humor, and courage it required from both of them, is one of the moments I’m most proud of in 30 years of work. Being trusted with it was a privilege.

Grateful for who were in it with me at PMK-BNC. (Best team ever.)

And warm gratitude to Suzanne Hayward, the lead producer at Oprah, who has generously agreed to do a 5 Questions Q&A with me on OFFScript this Sunday.

What do you want to know? Drop your questions in the comments or send me a DM.

In case you’re wondering, why now? After losing my husband, mother & my good friend Traci in a year and a half timeframe, writing has been my best outlet to navigate through grief.

Link in bio. Thanks for reading. —

03/31/2026

A word from > “We’re launching - a real estate and sports investment firm with over $200 million in active investments across Newark, East Orange, and Cleveland, targeting $500 million by 2028.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Investing in the talented people around me has given me the best returns.

Pleasant/Rock is another example of this.

Co-Founder and I grew up in the Arborland neighborhood in Piscataway, NJ. and I have known each other since before kindergarten. Her husband , I’ve known since college. We didn’t build with strangers.

Trust is built over the long haul.
Trust is something you can’t buy.
Trust is at the foundation of everything we do as a team.

Much of my success is tethered to my team. Every win came from combining capital, relationships, and expertise with people I trusted deeply and Pleasant/Rock is the next expression of that.”

03/12/2026

From the words of — I love when a good plan comes together. Sports, art, business, and activism—all part of the same ecosystem when you design it right. 🤌🏾

Grateful for the community that makes the vision real.

💡Curious what Malcolm is building? Check out

02/08/2026

To kick off Super Bowl week, hosted a private dinner convening artists, athletes, collectors, and VIP partners to explore the intersection of art, sports, and culture. This initiative created by was built to foster meaningful connection between the champions shaping how we see identity, storytelling, and legacy.

The Game of Art experience continues at , with select works from available to purchase through the link in bio.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the room special!

02/06/2026

🥳 Happy 21st Birthday to the best blessing in my life! ❤️ You never cease to amaze me with your beautiful spirit, your passion and talent for the arts, your advocacy for social justice and equality, and your love & kindness towards others. I’m beyond proud to be your Mom and grateful & thankful for our time together. I can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉

02/04/2026

Super Bowl Week, redefined.

Two-time Super Bowl Champion returns with The Game of Art — a cultural initiative exploring the powerful intersection of sport, art, and culture.

This week in San Francisco, athletes, artists, collectors, and cultural leaders come together for private, invitation-only moments centered on creativity, conversation, and legacy beyond the game.

Malcolm continues to build spaces where culture leads and community follows.

02/02/2026

Celebrate the power of justice, hope, and global impact by tuning in to The King Center’s 2026 MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards on BET this Tuesday, February 3rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT. Warmest congratulations to on being awarded the Yolanda B. King award for his exceptional work with 🏠

This inspiring broadcast showcases leaders and organizations who are carrying forward Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision through courageous action and transformative service. From moving tributes to powerful stories of change, the Beloved Community Awards offer an evening that uplifts the spirit and reminds us of what’s possible when we choose nonviolence, compassion, and community.

2026 honorees include Viola Davis, Billie Eilish and The LeBron James Family Foundation, with Special Musical Performances by Chance the Rapper, Syleena Johnson, October London, and Goapele. Hosted by Aldis Hodge and Anika Noni Rose.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and share in a celebration that continues Dr. King’s legacy in a profound and relevant way.

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