What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for a government agency in CA focused on tech
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! I loved playing on my grandfather's typewriter as a kid.
How is social media changing news?
Making it accessible to all generations
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
n/a
What does it mean to be a journalist?
n/a
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
n/a
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Asana
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Michelle Obama
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Travel stories for hard to reach places
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stick with it, consistency is key
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
An invitation to fly on a private jet
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
n/a
What's your favorite drink?
Pina colada
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Traveling
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Cut
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That travel bloggers are entitled/talentless
