What was your first job as a journalist?
I worked at WRDW-TV in Augusta, Ga. It was incredible to be able to cover the Masters Tournament as a live blogger.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I love Rachel McAdams' character in "State of Play." Yay for bloggers!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To advocate for the people around you and find out the information that your viewers/readers need to know.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram. I love being able to admire photography and get news at the same time.
Who do you wish followed you?
Andy Cohen from Bravo. Love him.
Why did you become a journalist?
To find the truth and share it with the public.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I was the News Editor and a columnist. My column was named "How Do You Like Them Apples?" which is a play on my last name.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The investigation I worked on with Lynnsey Gardner into the Augusta Youth Development Campus.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
If you don't understand something, ask enough questions until you do.
