Ashley Abramson on Muck Rack

Ashley Abramson

Verified
(She/Her)
Milwaukee
As seen in: Elemental, Forge, Medium, MSN, MSN Australia, MSN Canada, OneZero, The New York Times, The New York Times en Español, Yahoo Life and
Covers:  psychology, health, lifestyle/home
Doesn't Cover: books/media, politics, art/entertainment
Fuel-efficient mom-writer hybrid. Never met a novelty drink I didn't like. Send work & compliments to ashleyabrmsn@gmail.com.
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Interview

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To thoughtfully observe, interpret, and cultivate culture

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email, with minimal follow-ups

What's your favorite social network?

TikTok

Who do you wish followed you?

Taylor Swift.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I did. I fought classmates for cover stories.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Start small and snowball from there.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Any pitch unrelated to my beat is a bad pitch IMHO!

What's your favorite drink?

Cran-Raspberry LaCroix, white wine, iced lattes.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

With my two young kids and husband

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Christianity Today, Image Journal, NYT Modern Love, Brainpickings, On Being, Washington Post
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