What was your first job as a journalist?
Examiner.com as a Frugal Living Examiner
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, I'm old
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Carrie Bradshaw
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I've never had a job that I didn't want to quit until I started this journey. I love writing, researching, editing, and helping other writers
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Grammarly, all the socials, Zoom, iPhone...there's not enough room in this box
What's your favorite social network?
TikTok
Why did you become a journalist?
Honestly? Because I wanted to work from home and didn't want to do phone work. It was a happy accident.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I had my own column
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't stop learning. Be innovative and flexible because this industry is always changing.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Sunday through Thursday
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To attend a Starz virtual press day and interview Curtis Jackson
What's your favorite drink?
A good cup of coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
sleeping
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Cosmopolitan
