WRITING SAMPLES
Look ahead to see my writing samples in a variety of publications, covering a wide range of topics.
FEATURES
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Where to Live Now (417 Magazine; April 2024 cover story)
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Leading Ladies (HER Magazine; July/Aug. 2023 cover story)
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The Steaks are High (Vox Magazine; Nov. 2022 cover story)
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This story started with a conversation with family members about how inflation was negatively affecting cattle farmers in Missouri. It turned into an 8-month-long venture to create this feature story with hours of phone calls and early-morning photoshoots. ​
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Take a Look at the Schaffizel’s Plant-Filled Porch (417 Magazine)
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The House on the Hill (HER Magazine)
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Exotic pets find forever homes in JC (HER Magazine; July/Aug. 2022 issue)
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Columbia's shop pets bring the fun, fur-real (Vox Magazine; July/Aug. 2022 cover story)
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This story idea came from all the dogs that stop and say, "Hi" on East Campus in Columbia and turned into a cute story about Columbia's beloved shop pets!​
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NEWS
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With toys, books and love, Granny's House provides after-school programs to children (Columbia Missourian)
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Exchanging four walls for the forest floor: Boone County Nature School takes shape (Columbia Missourian)
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Press-on nails reemerge as an easy and affordable manicure (Vox Magazine; March 2022 issue)
PROFILES
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From Springfield to Hollywood: An Interview with Alexis Oakley (417 Magazine)
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Samantha Rush Knows There's No Place Like Home (HER Magazine)
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Inside Vicki Arcobasso's life as a businesswoman (HER Magazine).
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Mid-Missouri #LiveWeddingPainter captures weddings in a unique way (Jefferson City News Tribune)
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Growing with Grace (HER Magazine)
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Chef Casey Callans brings a taste of Chicago to Columbia with deep-dish pizza (Vox Magazine)
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Alan Mudd wears a lot of hats and that's how he likes it (Jefferson City News Tribune)
BRANDED CONTENT
This is what some media companies refer to as advertorial.
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Winter Weekend Escape for the Whole Family (417 Magazine)
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Egg-stra, Egg-stra! Read All About Vital Farms (417 Magazine)
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How United Way of the Ozarks Provides Hope for These 4 Locals (417 Magazine)
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How to Make the Most of Your Closet Space (417 Magazine)
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Volt Credit Union Staff Achieve Certification as Financial Counselors (Biz 417)
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5 Reasons Why You Should Attend 417 Whiskey Festival (417 Magazine)
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All the Benefits Locals Can Get at Wonders of Wildlife (417 Magazine)
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How to Style Your Space (417 Magazine)
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Private School Profiles (417 Magazine)