What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing a blog
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. I learned to type on a typewriter now I use a laptop.
How is social media changing news?
More perspectives on a story
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
J.K. Rowling
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To share information and help enlighten others.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Anything regarding life in Florida
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
in an email with 2-3 paragraphs.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
My lap top and my experiences and schooling
What's your favorite social network?
TikTok
Who do you wish followed you?
David Morris, Jelly Roll, Pink, and Kid Rock
Why did you become a journalist?
To share my story in hopes of helping and inspiring others.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Any story that has helped someone escape from narcissistic abuse
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep at it. You can't get it right the first time, you need the feed back to get it there and learn along the way.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Early morning
What's your favorite drink?
Mai Tai
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The beach
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Anything about self help, financial independence, and gardening.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That woman are not abused if they don't have bruises
