Local StoriesDecember 4, 2025

Conversations with Dy’Min J. Cannon

Local Stories

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dy’Min J. Cannon.

Hi Dy’Min J., so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My story begins in Saginaw, Michigan, where I was born and raised. From a very young age, I knew I was different — I had a voice, a presence, and a purpose that I didn’t fully understand yet, but I could feel it. I graduated high school with honors, at the top of my class, and left home with big dreams and a full-ride scholarship to Florida A&M University, where I majored in Broadcast Journalism.

At FAMU, my journey truly began. I explored everything
• I reported on sports,
• I discovered my gift for storytelling,
• and I launched The Voice of Dy’Min J, my radio show that highlighted women doing incredible things on campus.

That show became the foundation of what my brand is today — a platform rooted in empowerment, transparency, and purpose.

Once I earned my degree, I moved to Atlanta and eventually stepped into my career at CNN, where I’ve now grown into a Producer. Being able to tell stories at the national level while also building a platform that empowers women has truly been full circle. I always say I’m a producer by trade, but I’m a purpose-walker by assignment. I have recently accepted my third position in the company as a Content Producer.

For years, God placed something bigger on my heart, but I never felt “ready.” I battled fear, doubt, procrastination — everything. But in 2025, God said, “It’s time.” So I took months off from everything familiar, prayed, planned, and trusted Him. I went from not knowing where to even begin… to hosting a sold-out event for 40 women with 10 brand partners. On September 27th, 2025, Petals of Purpose, “where every season prepares you to bloom” was born.

That moment showed me that stepping into purpose requires faith, not clarity.

Today, I’m walking in everything younger me prayed to become — a Black woman in media, a storyteller, a visionary, and a vessel for women who feel lost, unseen, or stuck. My journey has been unique, difficult, and beautiful — but every brick built this version of me.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Stepping into purpose outside of my career. Letting God use me for my talents and scars.

Purpose required being stretched.

Not just by struggle — but by responsibility.
By obedience.
By the call to contribute beyond myself.

I realized God wasn’t just developing me professionally. He was expanding my capacity to serve. To speak. To lead. To pour.

And stretching isn’t always comfortable.
It challenged me to show up even when I felt unprepared.
To create spaces for women even when I didn’t feel worthy.
To step outside of my career achievements and build something that had eternal impact.

That experience showed me that purpose isn’t about perfection.
It’s about partnership — with God.
It’s about stretching past what you think you can do so He can show you what He always knew you could do.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Professionally, I’m a Producer at CNN, where I specialize in crafting compelling, culturally relevant, and visually strong news content for our audiences. My background spans sports reporting, radio hosting, and digital storytelling — all of which helped shape me into the multimedia journalist and producer I am today. I’m known for my ability to take complex stories and bring them to life with clarity, impact, and intention.

But my work doesn’t stop inside a newsroom.

Outside of my career, I am the founder of The Voice of Dy’Min J, a women’s empowerment platform that started as a college radio show in 2017 and has evolved into a digital community for women to feel seen, understood, and spiritually grounded. My platform is built on transparency — I share both my gifts and my scars, because I believe God uses all of it to push other women into purpose.

What sets me apart is that I don’t just create content — I create connection.
My work is rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and faith. I’m not afraid to talk about the hard seasons I’ve lived through or the moments when I had to rebuild myself. I use my personal testimony — grief, setbacks, isolation, and God’s restoration — as part of my assignment to uplift women who feel lost, overlooked, or unsure of their calling.

One of the things I am most proud of is executing my first sold-out event, Petals of Purpose, which brought together 40 women and 10 brand partners. I planned it from scratch, by faith, while working full-time in news. That event wasn’t just a milestone — it was proof that when God gives you a vision, your only job is to show up. He’ll handle the rest.

Whether I’m producing news for millions or empowering one woman through my platform, my mission is the same:
to use my voice, my creativity, and my story to remind people of who they are, what they carry, and what God can still do with their lives.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
The biggest lesson I’ve learned about mentorship and networking is that alignment matters more than access. Early in my career, I thought networking meant collecting contacts — but as I’ve grown, especially navigating news, purpose, and womanhood, I’ve learned it’s really about building authentic relationships with people who pour into you, challenge you, and see the version of you you’re still growing into.

Some of my best mentors weren’t producers or journalists — they were women who modeled grace under pressure, balance, purpose, and strong faith. I learned that mentorship can be holistic, not just career-focused.

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Headshot in Green Dress: Camille Felton

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