Jewel Ifeguni
Jewel Ifeguni
Host | Speaker | Entertainer | Next Gen Innovator
Jewel Ifeguni, the founder and creator of Every Day is A Yay, is a boundless spark of energy dedicated to uplifting others to be their best selves. An award-winning producer, national speaker, writer, director, and TV host, Jewel is committed to building an inclusive world through media and technology. In 2021, she was named one of the 50 Women to Watch in Entrepreneurship by Women Doing it Big. Born in Nigeria and immigrating to America at a young age, Jewel’s experiences of prejudice, particularly in the tech industry, inspired her to create her own media company, YouMatter Studios, at the age of 19. This company produces Every Day is A Yay.
Jewel is a prominent voice in the video game industry, with production experience at Minecraft and software engineering experience at Microsoft and Google. In 2023, she was honored as a “Next Gen Innovator” at the Gaming Awards and received the “TV Host of the Year” award from Model Icon in 2024. Her extensive experience has led her to speak at prestigious events, including the Revolt Summit, Microsoft, Cannes Film Festival, Minecraft, and TEDx
SERVICES
- Event & TV Hosting
- Red Carpet Interviews
- Social Media interviews
- Motivational Speaker
- Panel Hosting
- Podcast Hosting
- Acting in Commercials or Features
- Long Form and Short Form Ads
- Corporate Trainings
- Video Game/Film Production Consultation
Talk Show Host
Jewel Ifeguni is the vibrant and dynamic host of “Every Day is a Yay,” a popular talk show with over 125K streams on CANTV. She has also hosted digital series like Minecraft’s “Block Buzz.” Known for her engaging, welcoming, and uplifting presence, Jewel consistently leaves a positive impact on her guests and audience alike. She was recently named the 2024 “Talk Show Host of The Year” by Model Icon.
Event Host & Speaker
Jewel Ifeguni is a globally recognized event host and speaker. She recently hosted the 7th Annual Black in Gaming Awards (as pictured) and has graced stages at REVOLT, TEDx, Cannes Film Festival, 1871, and more.
Award-Winning Film and Games Producer
Jewel Ifeguni is an award-winning filmmaker known for creating uplifting and thought-provoking content at the intersection of media and technology. Her breakout VR film about a police pullover was a finalist in France’s 360 Film Festival. Her docuseries “How We Got Here” won the 2023 Black Excellence Award for Digital Media. As a video game producer, Jewel has worked on AAA and indie games at Xbox, Minecraft, and various indie studios and was recently recognized as “Next Gen Innovator” at the 2023 Sugar Gamers Legacy Gaming Honors.
Jewel In Action
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