SINGER-SONGWRITER. MUSICIAN. STORYTELLER. AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION NEWS JOURNALIST. VIDEO EDITOR. VIDEOGRAPHER. PHOTOGRAPHER. 

Born and raised in Kansas, storytelling (through music, television, newspaper, film + digital media) has been Mikayla Lewis' passion since childhood.

While earning a B.S. degree in Broadcast Journalism & Communications from Fort Hays State University, she interned twice with CMT (Country Music Television) in Nashville (2009-2010). 

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Beginning her news career as a multimedia journalist at KSN News (KSNW) in Wichita, KS (2012); Lewis returned to Music City working for Fox 17 News (WZTV, 2013-2018).

As a reporter, doing their own shooting, editing and on-air reporting, she received multiple awards from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters and an Edward R. Murrow Award (Nashville). Lewis covered more than a thousand stories from mass shootings and tornadoes, to elections and entertainment. Some of her stories aired nationally, including on CNN.

In 2016, Lewis started Be Reel Co. The multimedia company provides video production, editing and photography services for businesses, groups, individuals, artists + brands. 

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That same year, she began production on Mary Martin: Music Maven, an original, documentary film on the legendary music executive. 

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While continuing work on the film, Lewis returned to her musical roots and playing live music. She wrote, produced and released her self-titled, debut album on 03.23.2023. ZÜG co-produced the project. MIKAYLA LEWIS features all original music, exploring a plethora of genres and subjects. It's available on all digital streaming platforms. 

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