With 10+ years of experience in content strategy, copywriting and communications, I bring my A game to executives and teams looking to amplify their brands through content and thought leadership.
The Language of (Productive +) Constructive Feedback
Copywriters and graphic designers learn how to give and receive feedback on creative work organically. It’s such a large part of their jobs that interacting with colleagues in this manner becomes second nature. But not every role allots as many opportunities for giving constructive feedback on creative work. That said, I thought I'd share a few tricks for queueing up feedback so your thoughts are delivered in a way that...
4 not-so-obvious boundaries that might save your sanity at work
“Don’t expect others to hold your boundaries for you.” This advice from psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson seems like common sense for our personal lives, but what about in our work lives? This is a particularly complex challenge, as overworked millennials often take pride in self-sacrifice in the name of career development...
Practical Career Advice for Creative Writing Majors and Masters
After speaking on Columbia’s Life After the MFA panel earlier this year, I connected with a student who was on the cusp of completing her MFA in Creative Writing. She had just a few months left to go and was curious to hear what it’s like to write for brands. Our conversation stemmed from the fact that many MFA programs fall short in teaching their students about the practical application of writing in business settings...
Is there an alternative to nagging?
How to critique your partner without criticizing. We get the weigh-in from relationship coach and clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Higgins.
4 Tips for Healthier Communication on Social Media During Politically Polarizing Times
Here are a few steps to take the next time you’re upset by something political (or not) posted by a friend or family member you care about.
How to take care of your mind like you’re getting paid for it
We’ve all heard it—Americans work more than the rest of the world. According to the U.S. Travel Association report “Overwhelmed America: Why Don’t We Use Our Earned Leave?” four in ten workers don’t use their paid time off in its entirety due to a range of barriers, from not wanting to return to a “mountain of work” to feeling like using all their PTO gives off the impression that they’re not fully dedicated to their jobs. On the contrary, we feel so dedicated to our careers and ea...
Myths About Freelancing
Making the jump from an in-house role to full-time freelancer can be terrifying. But once you get through the initial scare and get rolling, you’ll realize the security you felt working for a company full-time is actually a bit of an illusion...
Does a clear space really mean a clear mind?
It’s easy to convince yourself that in order to meditate, write, create, or do a number of other important-for-your-sanity things, you must first clean your space, sanitize your yoga mat, have your first two cups of coffee, etc. But are we really improving our chances of getting the thing done with needless pre-work?
Books Every Teenage Girl Should Read Before They Turn 18
Regardless of gender, religion, or politics, every teen should read these books before making their way out into the world.
What “getting better” means for a sibling suffering from mental illness
It was around that time in our sibling-history that I’d driven the long, winding backroad to my brother’s home for what I’d hoped to be a happy visit...
Read this before you think of arguing with your mother over the ...
We all have aging parents and must deal with their ailments as they come, trying not to think too far ahead in fear of whatever challenge will come next...
Why Full-Time Freelancers Should Be Called “Creative Entrepreneurs”
Small businesses shouldn’t be called startups, not every sandwich justifies the specialized name of “sub,” and there’s nothing worse than when a single-person company calls its owner “CEO.” But...
What Designers Want Copywriters to Know
In today’s iterative, digital world, placeholder copy can no longer replace the need for strategic collaboration from the get-go.
7 Pieces of Advice for First-time Managers
Making the transition from individual contributor to manager for the first time can be challenging yet ultimately rewarding when navigated with grace.
Best Job Ever: Creative Powerhouse Bri Emery of Designlovefest ...
Conqueror of creative ventures left and right, Bri Emery takes the cake when it comes to ladies who have the Best Job Ever.