After drawing inspiration from my adventures — both personal and professional — in Los Angeles and New York City, I made my way back to my Midwestern roots in Chicago. From there, I began my work in the media world and honed my experience in digital and breaking entertainment news, long-form writing, entertainment journalism, celebrity and sports reporting, and more.

 

My work has been featured in Us Weekly, where I spent more than two years as a staff writer on the digital news team. In my over 8 years of red carpet reporting for Us Weekly, I had the privilege of interviewing celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Gabrielle Union, and many more. In 2021 -- just two months after welcoming my daughter -- I was lucky enough to receive an opportunity to work on the digital team at Entertainment Tonight. I am also a contributing writer for PopSugar, Parade, Motherly and more.

 

Other outlets I've contributed to include ESPN and Elite Daily, as well as travel and lifestyle writing for Bespoke Concierge Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine. I'm currently working on building a "To Go or No" section of my website where I will review events and places for families, giving parents and caregivers an idea of whether they should invest in the experience, or save their money for something else.

 

Beyond my writing work, I've worked as a nationwide event manager where I've traveled all over the United States and sharpened my people skills. Outside of the box, I've coached high school softball and taught a journalism program to children and teens in Chicago, something I am very proud of.