What was your first job as a journalist?
I started as a freelancer and continue to be one.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Absolutely!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means having the privilege to uncover real stories—digging into the personal corners of people and places—and sharing them with curiosity, integrity, and purpose.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I fell in love with learning and sharing stories.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be confident and true to yourself.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I don't believe I have received a terrible pitch. I appreciate them all!
What's your favorite drink?
Burgundian Red Wine
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hiking or working in my other job as a massage therapist and aesthetician.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Wine Enthusiast and The Somm Journal, National Geographic and AFAR
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I only cover luxury travel and food and wine - I also cover the outdoor and the adventurous traveler.
