Besa Gordon Reflects on Her Recent Real Seattle Media Mixer at McCaw Hall
By Besa Gordon - A lot of you that follow me now have never been to one of my mixers so let’s talk about it. I started the Real Seattle Media Mixer back in 2019 because I was craving something that didn’t quite exist yet, a space where people in media, especially creatives of color, could come together, ask real questions, share real stories, and build real connections. So many of us work in our own lanes, heads down, just trying to figure it out. I wanted to create a room where we could pause, look up, and see each other.
This year I hosted a mixer at McCaw Hall and it felt like a full circle for me. That building holds so many memories, from interviews, to events, to moments that reminded me over and over again that we belong in these spaces and I wanted for everyone that pulled up to this mixer to feel the same.
One of my favorite parts of my mixers are the panels, and this one was centered on storytelling, social media, and creating content that actually connects with your followers. Shoutout to Deaunte Damper and Jonathan Batista for sharing their wisdom, vulnerability, and lived experiences with the room. The gems were real, the conversation was honest, and the impact was felt. That’s the kind of game you don’t forget. You know, the real stuff, not the fluff.
To everyone that pulled up, to meet someone new, ask a question, and vibe, thank you for being open, for exchanging socials, ideas, and energy. Thank you for turning introductions into conversations and conversations into possibilities. I always want people to leave feeling recharged, with new connections and new knowledge. Knowledge that also inspires them to get out there and create.
Huge thank you to McCaw Hall and Pacific Northwest Ballet for opening their doors, partnering with me, and trusting the vision of my Real Seattle Media Mixer.
Will there be another one in 2026? Absolutely, so while I have you here, what are some panel topics you want to see at the next one?
