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Byron Linnell
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Byron Linnell

Artist · Creative Executive · Comms Strategist

I spend my time creating meaningful work, helping organizations communicate more effectively, and studying how audiences experience both.

Runner · Certified Wellness Coach · Fiber Artist · Mental Health Advocate

Work with Byron

Byron Linnell LLC

Fractional Executive · Comms Strategy · Press Logistics · Audience Listening
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Art

Visual Artist · Fiber Artist
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Wellness for Creatives

Running Coach · Wellness Strategist · Speaker
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Halle Berry and Byron Linnell Edwards at BET Honors 2013Bossip article, Hennessy Black, 2009Halle Berry and Byron Linnell Edwards at BET Honors 2013Bossip article, Hennessy Black, 2009
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Byron Linnell LLC — Portfolio
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Bio

Byron Linnell Edwards is a multidisciplinary artist, creative brand strategist, and founder of Wellness for Creatives, a platform dedicated to mental health, burnout prevention, and holistic wellness through art and storytelling. Over 15 years, he has shaped narratives for organizations including BET Networks, Roc Nation, Viacom, Visa, The Shade Room, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. His artwork has been licensed by Visa and Time Warner/Showtime, and collected by Viacom. He is the creator of the number one Amazon bestselling coloring book In My Mind and a two-time Webby Award winner with Color of Change. He holds a BA in Communications from George Mason University, certifications from NASM and RRCA, and coursework from Yale and Berkeley in well-being and happiness. He works between New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Norfolk, VA.

Current Projects
  • Oracle Media Fractional Chief of Staff
  • TV One Awards & Thought Leadership Development
Worked For
  • Selden Market
  • The Shade Room LLC
  • Color of Change
  • BET Networks
  • Roc Nation
  • CÜR Music
  • Joe Lewis Co.
  • Huff Events & PR
  • Urban League of Westchester
Worked With
  • Nike Running via Kindred
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters National
  • The Jasmine Brand
  • House of Joy / The Joy Collective Dove, Weight Watchers, The Crown Act
  • Angela Rye & Impact Strategies
  • Citrus House / Ritual Edit
Program Partners
Qualifications
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • RRCA Certified Run Coach
  • Yale Science of Well-Being
  • UC Berkeley Science of Happiness
  • George Mason University BA, Communication
  • Webby Award Winner, Tell Black Stories
Selected Work
Running
  • Nike
  • Global World Run
  • Saucony
  • On Running
Mental Health
Hooked with Byron
Halle Berry and Byron Linnell Edwards at BET Honors 2013Bossip article, Hennessy Black, 2009Halle Berry and Byron Linnell Edwards at BET Honors 2013Bossip article, Hennessy Black, 2009
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Byron Linnell — Archive
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Archive
A Timeline
2009
Hennessy Black, New York City
Kim Kardashian
Akon
Fabolous
Kid Cudi
LaLa Vasquez
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2013
BET Honors
Halle Berry and Byron Linnell Edwards at BET Honors 2013
Halle Berry + Byron Linnell Edwards
2016
espnW, Voices
Senator Catherine Pugh, Baltimore Marathon
Meet Catherine Pugh: Senator and Marathon Runner →
Jill Geer, chief public affairs officer, USA Track and Field
Jill Geer's Cool Sports Job, USA Track & Field →
More added as it's found →