What was your first job as a journalist?
Internet Brands in 2019, working as a contributing writer for five automotive finance blogs.
How is social media changing news?
Everyone wants snackable content. I want snackable content. Social media is fast and snackable, and news is expected to follow suit.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Find a niche. Being able to cover any topic is great, but once you find a niche and become an expert, you become invaluable.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime!
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Probably playing a game. Video games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Dungeons and Dragons - all the games!
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Verge. The writers are amazing, and their articles are so informative and fun.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's a bunch of men in suits writing to more men in suits. Personal finance impacts everyone, so it's a wide niche.
