Joie Emmanuelle “The Golden Nug” Gadsden, a DMV-based creative specializing in professional makeup artistry, content creation, and social media management.

Inspired at a young age by the great Sam Fine’s Fine Beauty, Joie eventually turned her passion into her career in 2016. Through client work and collaborative editorial projects, Joie sharpened her creative eye, knowledge, and skills—building herself a credible online presence and leading her into the rooms of her dreams.

Joie landed herself a spot on Sephora’s 2020 Sephora Squad, broadening her knowledge and expertise in content creation and campaign work with notable brands such as YSL, NARS, and Milk Makeup.

From there, Joie ventured into the TV & Film industry, continuing to showcase her creative skills via behind-the-scenes content and recaps on social media. Her work caught the attention of local production company Cool Kids Forever, elevating her into a social media management and content curation position where she exponentially grew their online presence through engaging content series, client campaigns, and project roll-outs.

Joie also has a passion for creative direction, having done so through numerous collaborative photoshoots, as well as for Raheem DeVaughn’s short-form visual releases for songs such as “Heart Strings,” “Ooh Wee,” and “Let It Flow.”