Viktoria Capek is an accomplished storyteller and connector, renowned for her ability to spark conversations, build relationships, and foster community.
Her storytelling career began in broadcast news in Georgia, moved through Minnesota, and eventually to Arkansas. In Little Rock, she quickly ascended from a general assignment reporter at KATV to the station's lead overnight-breaking news reporter for their Daybreak show, and regular host of Good Morning Arkansas and Saturday Daybreak. As the only openly queer, female local news personality in Little Rock, Viktoria used her platform to address significant issues like the underrepresentation of QTBIPOC individuals in broadcasting, which significantly expanded her social media following to over 220,000 internationally. Her influence grew further after earning a master's degree in Arts Journalism from the University of Southern California, where she was honored with a National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award for her commentary analysis essay, "Dear Queers: An ode to the LGBTQ+ community that built me.”
Since leaving the news industry, Viktoria has embraced a new chapter, guided by the motto of "following your joy." This philosophy has driven her to create opportunities where they didn't exist, to fill her own cup, and to inspire others to do the same. Now, Viktoria serves as the Communications and Development Manager at The Venture Center in Little Rock, where she devises and implements communication strategies that support the nonprofit's programs and community initiatives. Viktoria oversees all content creation, from social media posts to executive speeches, effectively highlighting The Venture Center's role in driving economic and entrepreneurial growth. Her work emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community are central to the organization's outreach and development plans.
Viktoria’s commitment to education and community engagement extends to her role as the instructor of "Dear Reader: A 10-Week Literary Study of Taylor Swift's Discography." This course, which explores the intersection of music and literature, has been so impactful that she expanded it into a new iteration called "Dear Reader (Film-Lover's Version)," focusing on analyzing Taylor Swift's music through the lens of film. The success and outreach of these classes not only rallied fundraising support for Trust Tree, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young girls through music, but also led to a book deal with Watkins and Penguin Random House. The book, based on the same analysis content from the class, is scheduled for release in September 2025.
Viktoria’s influence isn’t limited to her literary work. She has secured notable partnerships with organizations such as Hulu, EF Ultimate Break, and Kum & Go, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile and impactful storyteller. Additional professional achievements include managing media content and outreach for Barnard College’s Athena Film Festival in New York City, a celebration of women leaders in cinema. Viktoria has also organized impactful community events, such as the “I READ BANNED BOOKS” conversation with author Ayana Gray, challenging Arkansas Act 372. She is also the founder of "Hairpins," a bi-monthly pop-up event creating a community space for queer women in Arkansas.
Her diverse personal interests, from backpacking Europe to learning American Sign Language at the Arkansas School for the Deaf, and occasionally performing improv comedy, enrich her life and storytelling, allowing her to inspire a broad audience. Viktoria's dedication to chasing joy in her career and personal pursuits underscores her role as a leading voice for change and creativity in her community.