What was your first job as a journalist?
Being a guest contributor to The Drum Marketing Magazine.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media is democratising the process of not only creating news but also disseminating news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I prefer nonfiction!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To share from the heart, to curate lessons, and to illuminate the best path forward.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Targeted, from someone who's actually done their research on the beats I cover in my writing and on my Career Relaunch podcast.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Trello, Snagit, Evernote, Dropbox, Screenflow
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
James Clear
Why did you become a journalist?
To share, relate, and inspire.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, but in junior high, I was the layout editor for our school newspaper.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first article that appeared in Fast Company about overcoming self-limiting beliefs is one that I feel created positive impact.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Be persistent, useful, honest, and vulnerable.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Weekdays
What's the best pitch you ever got?
From someone who wanted to be featured on my podcast, but wasn't in it for self promotion. She took the time to share her honest motivations.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Someone trying to get their book featured in an article I was writing that had absolutely nothing to do with the topic they covered.
What's your favorite drink?
Water (boring, I realize)
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Spending quality time with my wife and daughter.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Fast Company
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It's all about solutions. I actually think writing is really about companionship and reassurance.
