It all began with afternoon tea.
I grew up in a small town in Virginia, on a quiet street where neighbors frequently called one another for a cup of sugar or some other small request. As a young kid, I'd willingly go spend my afternoons visiting those same neighbors, many of whom were retired. They'd fix me a cup of tea and hand me a plate full of cookies while I listened wide-eyed to stories from "long ago." The treats were an added bonus, but I was really there for the stories. I loved hearing people talk about the things that made them smile—the memories they wanted to hold onto.
Many years later, when I worked in a newsroom writing stories for a local paper, I found myself sitting across from new faces, hearing new stories. But my role wasn't all that different. I sat there, wide-eyed, asking questions and finding joy in hearing people explore what this story meant to them and their community.
As a multi-passionate creative, I kept finding myself drawn to new professional roles, rom writing and editing, to photography and design. But when I sat down to reflect on my career, my favorite aspects of any job I had held were hearing and, ultimately, sharing stories that connected people.
And that's what's this space it all about.
This is a space to share stories, thoughts, and ideas - just for fun. And I'm incredibly grateful you're here.
The GIST
I'm a writer by training, a marketer by trade, and a true believer in the power of words. I currently use my unique mix of training and experience as a Product Marketing Manager for a tech company.
When not working, you can find me training for my next half marathon, biking with my kids, or watching the next best crime doc on Netflix.
