What was your first job as a journalist?
Sports reporter at my college newspaper.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No.
How is social media changing news?
It's easier to only be swayed by one side of an issue on social media. Bias is more prevalent now.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Informing the people about what's going on in the world, informing the fans about who's fighting and who's winning.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Not applicable.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email and/or social media.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
No particular answer.
Why did you become a journalist?
I'm a natural storyteller. With my job, I can communicate important information every day.
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?
My interview with Shannon Knapp in June of 2024.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Do your research, share your work in groups on social media, get it right.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Right before or right after a UFC show.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Not applicable.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Not applicable.
What's your favorite drink?
Cola.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
My room.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
ESPN.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People think I write about fight nights when I write on a daily basis about a variety of topics.
