What was your first job as a journalist?
I was hired by multiple blogs to be their freelance writer!
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Never! I've never even seen one before.
How is social media changing news?
Social media is taking the world by storm. There are so many opinions now on social media that reliable sources and content is so important.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To me, it means finding relevant information that your reader wants to know about and helping them live a better life.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Not really sure. Maybe .
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I like knowing that they've connected with my work and have content that will connect with my readers.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Everything is online. Some of my favorite tools are Canva, Grammarly, Later and all social media platforms.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram.
Who do you wish followed you?
Rachel Hollis, Gabby Bernstein
Why did you become a journalist?
I started my own blog and quickly realized that I love writing and sharing my journey and expertise with others.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No I did not and I would have never thought I'd be writing as an adult.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am very proud to have written content for MSN
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep going and learn from others who are doing what you want to be doing. Don't ever stop learning.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime via email is great.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Someone had seen my work and did research on me and my mission and goals for my audience. They knew exactly the type of content I wanted.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Copy and paste requests with the wrong name added to the email.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outside with my little girl enjoying nature.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Oprah. Good Housekeeping.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
You can't find a work-life balance in life, but truly a few intentional minutes a day can help you feel much more balanced.
