Create Quote by Janet Mock
“It's great to engage with the mainstream media to get messages out, but the most empowering tool is to create records of our lives, and our own images, which are not filtered through judgements, biases, or misunderstandings.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "Being Seen", 2022
Creating personal media lets individuals control their narrative, avoiding external bias and distortion.
In simple terms: Control your story through your own images and records.
Key Takeaway
Make and share your own authentic media.
Themes
self‑expression
media literacy
empowerment
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
personal narrative
media critique
When to use this quote
- personal branding
- activism
- family archives
- mental health journaling
Key Concepts
narrative control
identity
bias mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your personal media reaches the right audience?
- What biases might you still hold when creating your own records?
A Different Perspective
May lack reach compared to mainstream outlets.
