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Jamie Gold

(She/Her)
San Diego
As seen in: Forbes, HuffPost, Los Angeles Times, Flipboard, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Forward, NewsBreak, PokerNews, Fine Homebuilding, Moneygeek, NewHomeSource and
Covers:  Wellness design for living spaces, aging in place, accessibility, smart home technology, home fitness, housing as a health issue, and health topics related to home spaces (e.g., pollution, PFAS).
Doesn't Cover: Commercial building/design, healthcare industry, vitamins and supplements, fitness garb
Wellness Design Consultant; Award-Winning Author & Journalist; Sr. Contributor @Forbes.com; Professional Speaker; @Fixr Top 30 Home Improvement Journalist 2024

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Jamie Gold’s Biography

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I’m a San Diego-based journalist and author covering the links between home and health. My latest book, Wellness by Design: Optimize Your Home for Health, Fitness and Happiness, was published by Simon & Schuster in September 2020. I wrote and published a bonus chapter on my website in October 2023, sharing lessons learned from the pandemic.

I'm a senior contributor to Forbes.com on wellness design. I also write the Trend Spotting column for Kitchen & Bath Design News and have contributed to Ne…

Articles

Wildfire Smoke Damage Issues Affect Homeownership Risks And Costs

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By Jamie Gold
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Wildfire smoke can damage one's health and home, even when the property doesn't burn. getty You might be on one of the 100 million Americans affected by the wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires last month. Or you might be experiencing effects from more recent, closer fires. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, 92 new blazes were reported in the U.S. on Sunday. Each one could be spewing toxic smoke hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
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Wildfire Smoke Fears Affecting Homebuyer Decision-Making

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By Jamie Gold
| Forbes Verified
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 7: Smoky haze from wildfires in Canada blankets Manhattan on June 7, 2023 in New York City. New York topped the list of most polluted major cities in the world on Tuesday night, as smoke from the fires continues to blanket the East Coast. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) Getty Images Approximately 100 million Americans across 14 states were impacted by heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires, according to a July 17 CBS Mornings news segment.
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Ideas for Home Entertainment Spaces

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By Jamie Gold
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Talker Research’s “The Talker” survey shared some of the reasons why home entertaining is trending so strongly. Close to half of respondents (47%) said it’s easier to hear each other. (My Medicare-aged ears can definitely relate!) An equal number prefer having control over ambiance, food and drink and avoiding crowds. These may influence your appliance recommendations, acoustical choices and layout/traffic patterns.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Sure did -- both manual and electric! First day of J School, I kept looking for the non-existent power switch for the monster on my desk!

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Who do you wish followed you?

The editors at the publications I'd love to write for and be quoted in, from WaPo to WSJ to NYT!

Awards

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FIXR - 30 Top Home Improvement Journalists

2024 - Home Improvement Journalism

“We have chosen these journalists for their notable contributions and pivotal role in driving conversations, uncovering emerging trends, and influencing how we approach home improvement..”

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Bruss Book Award - Silver (National Association of Real Estate Editors)

2021 - Books on Real Estate and Design

Judges’ comment: “The author is a space designer versus a real estate professional, and she has produced a lovely eye-candy book – could be coffee-table material yet happens to be loaded with wisdom.”

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Design Hounds / Wellness Influencer

2020 - Influencer

Top design industry influencers for 2020

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Kitchen & Bath Design News, (Inaugural List) 50 Innovators

2017 - Design

KBDN highlights 50 top innovators whose work, creative talents, business acumen and professionalism are currently leading the way for the industry and elevating the kitchen and bath trade.

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Best of Houzz

2014 - Design

Earned Best of Houzz in 2012, 2013 and 2014, as well as 50,000 Saves for projects, images and Ideabooks shared.

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