What was your first job as a journalist?
Internship at Young Hollywood
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
It is much easier to gather any type of information now but you have to be aware of real and fake news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent is my favorite fictional journalist along with Lois Lane as they both strive to get the true stories.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means to stay true to yourself with every piece, to be honest, and grow from your mistakes.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Anything with Elon Musk that may be funny.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
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?
One day maybe Nina Garcia or Henry Cavill.
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always loved writing and I decided to take the next step when I decided to claim my major. Always wanting to tell stories I believe i.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but I created what is now Red Truth during High school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am proud of every story I write as they take plenty of time and dedication to craft.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep writing and do not give up on your stories. Every one of them matters and have fun with it as well.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Writing about my favorite band.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Not all pitches are bad some need more specific details.
What's your favorite drink?
My favorite drink would have to be green tea.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Doing some photography of my own.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I like reading editorial pieces about trending fashion, beauty, or entertainment publications.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I am open to write about mostly anything it just has to correlate with me.
