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Hey, I’m Jalen — a multimedia producer & creative leader based in Dallas, TX, by way of The Windy City! I love shaping stories through photography, film, and design because there’s always a moment waiting to be told. I’m big on creating visuals that make you stop for a second and actually feel something. As a self-taught creative, I’ve spent the last 10 years learning, experimenting, and honing my craft — with stops at some pretty cool companies along the way. Every project is a chance to grow, to connect, and to make something that sticks. I’m here to make things that look good, feel honest, and leave the world a bit more colorful than I found it.

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Palette is a place to talk music, creativity, and experience through the lens of color.

It’s about celebrating the many shades of the human experience — how color, emotion, and creativity shape who we are and how we see the world.

Home to both Palette Radio and Palette Magazine — two sides of the same coin.

It’s where essays, playlists, reflections, and creative experiments live together — all exploring what happens when and where creativity strikes us most.

For Your Ears — a sound bath for the soul. Smooth R&B, emotion, and reflection for when you need to recharge.
ThreePlayReplay — songs and memories you can’t help but run back. Nostalgic, honest, and made to feel good.

Each piece adds a new color to the story. Some bright. Some muted. All real.

The goal is simple: to build a space where creativity feels like community, and everyone brings something to the mix.