What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance Writing
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
It's becoming more opinioned
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
N/A
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be real and honest
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
N/A
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google docs
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
N/A
Why did you become a journalist?
To fulfill my love for writing
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Budget Planning Tips
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be consistent
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To ghost write for a big personal finance blog
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Bubbly
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Working out
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
NPR
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's hard to live below your means
