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HireMe!: Matthew Kirby
Featured Professional: Matthew Kirby
Professional Title
Founder / Consultant / Host
Location
Seattle, WA
About Matthew
Matthew Kirby is a visionary media entrepreneur, HR leader, and creative strategist dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices. After a personal journey through displacement and resilience, Matthew launched 9ToThrive Media to spotlight the stories of Black and Brown professionals often overlooked in mainstream media.
With over a decade of experience across human resources, leadership development, and storytelling, Matthew blends heart and strategy to build platforms where identity, access, and ownership converge.
As the host of the YNG BLK HR podcast, he’s built a loyal community of 20K+ and continues to lead with purpose, innovation, and cultural fluency.
Career Philosophy
“With a focus on representation, professional growth, and economic inclusion, I am redefining who gets seen, heard, and celebrated in today’s media landscape one story at a time. Your Voice. Your Story.”
Fun Fact
My newest hobby is arial photography/videography with a DJI Air 3s. I am currently working towards FAA certification.
Areas of Focus
Content Development: concept creation, show format planning, creator training, etc.
Business & Monetization: sponsorships, revenue strategy, advertising, etc.
Operations & Logistics: scheduling, project management, etc.
Opportunities & Achievements
Work Interests
Roles: Associate/Line Producer, Booking Coordinator, Community Manager, Guest, Host, Mentor, Network Executive Producer
Projects: Video Centered Platforms, ShortForm Audio/Video, Branded & Corporate Content, Live & Based, Written Content/ Newsletters, Social Media Storytelling
Genres: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education/Instruction, Lifestyle, Health, & Wellness
Career Highlights
Built a community of 20K+ listeners
Produced YNG BLK HR podcast that received over 100K+ downloads
Award winning Media Network by National Alliance to End Homelessness
👉 Currently open to Freelance & Remote opportunities.
Get Featured with HireMe!
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Let’s share your skills, and help the right people find you.
Availability & Preferences
Open to Work: Yes
Employment Type: Open to All
Location: Seattle, WA
Worksite: Open to All
Travel: 50+ miles/ 80+ km
Relocation: Yes
Experience: 10
Languages: English / Spanish
Sample Work
Portfolio — Click here to view portfolio.
Resume
Contact & Links
Website: www.9tothrivemedia.com
Socials Handles:
@yngblkhr
@9tothrivemedia (IG, YT, Tiktok, LI)
Preferred Contact: Send Matthew an Email
👉 If you’re looking for consulting to help grow your podcast, Matthew is open to new opportunities.
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