What was your first job as a journalist?
My College Newspaper
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I haven’t but I would love to see what it’s like to use a type writer for 1,000 word articles.
How is social media changing news?
It is giving people their news much faster
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Miranda Priestly
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be a storyteller and share the stories of the underrepresented
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Always pitch me by email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Canva, Capcut, TikTok, Instagram and X.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Gia Peppers
Why did you become a journalist?
Report and share stories about the ebbs and flows of internet culture and the various intersections that come with this niche world.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I was the staff writer
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always focus on your skills and craft. Even when you feel stuck pitching to other outlets, make sure to write on your own platforms.
When's the best time to pitch you?
In the morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
A pitch about a Blended family coming together to build their social media empire
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
N/A
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I will most likely be outside enjoying everyday things or binge-watching a comfort show.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Essence Magazine, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That gossip is the same as entertainment journalism
