From travel destinations and wine trends to fintech innovation and brand storytelling, my work bridges the worlds of lifestyle and strategy. As a journalist and marketing writer, I craft engaging content that informs, inspires and connects—whether I’m profiling a new wine region, uncovering trends in mortgage technology or highlighting how brands reach modern audiences. Explore a selection of my recent writing across travel, food and beverage, fintech, ghostwritten executive comms, sponsored content and more.

✈️ Travel

The Insider’s Guide to South Caicos, the Remote Alternative to Providenciales
(Smart Luxury)
Wild donkeys, uncrowded beaches and that same swoon-worthy Turks-quoise water—I curated a guide for traveling craving the Caribbean beyond the expected.

Find Your Perfect Maldives Escape at One of These Sun Siyam Resorts
(Islands)
Overwater bungalows with slides into the Indian Ocean, floating breakfasts and island-hopping via seaplane—here’s how (and where) readers can check this spot off this bucket list.

Booking Your First River Cruise? Here’s What You Need to Know
(The Points Guy)
Designed for both the avid ocean cruiser and the curious traveler who usually vacations on terra firma, I unpacked the nuances, quirks and perks of this decidedly unique on-the-water journey.

What Happens if You Get Downgraded from a Premium Seat on a Flight?
(Fodor’s)
From broken seats to oversold flights to pilot rest requirements, I outline the reasons disappointed fliers might lose their coveted upgrade and how to manage in-flight FOMO.

The Small Southern City That’s Produced Some of the Biggest Names in Music
(Thrillist)
Macon, Georgia is the hometown of legends like Otis Redding and The Allman Brothers—I take readers on a music-fueled getaway with creative cocktails, rock museums and inspired Southern cuisine.

I’ve Been to 35 All-Inclusive Resorts. I Always Watch Out For These 7 Red Flags
(Business Insider / MSN)
Excessive upcharges, cheap booze and lounge seats claimed before dawn can dampen anyone’s tropical getaway. I share red flags I’ve gleaned from my stays at all-inclusive resorts.

🍷 Wine & Spirits

A Guide to Driving Private Client Wine Sales
(SevenFiftyDaily)
From capturing client data to dreaming up personalized wine travel, I outline practical and experiential tactics to boost the private client wine sales arm of retailers’ operations.

Why Your Next Drink Might Come in an Art Deco-Style Glass
(Wine Enthusiast)
It’s glamorous without being glitzy, showy yet understated. I examine the Art Deco glassware bar trend, whose beloved design dates back a century, yet feels perpetually ageless.

Is the Porn Star Martini the Next “It” Cocktail?
(Alcohol Professor)
For anyone with a weakness for Champagne and the zesty lift of passion fruit, I explain why the salaciously-named, easy-to-sip indulgent elixir is giving all the feels right now.

Alpine Wine
(Global Traveler)
Imbued with crisp mountain air, intense sunlight and glacial waters, Swiss wine is a well-guarded secret. I take readers to the Lavaux for an insider’s taste of these bucolic bottles.

👤 Profiles & Personalities

Cleared for Takeoff
(Global Traveler)
Women pilots in private aviation discover the sky’s the limit—but there are challenges. I interviewed aviators to learn their path to the skies—and the pitfalls along the way.

For These 7 Couples, Winemaking is a Romantic Affair
(Wine Enthusiast)
Love and terroir collide — I tell the stories of couples blending life and wine with passion, patience and plenty of harvest hustle.

Meet the Farmer Helping Black Kentuckians Returns to Their Agricultural Roots
(Modern Farmer)
I unearth how the initiatives of one burgeoning social enterprise give Black-owned farms a platform while connecting them to a wider swatch of locals and visitors.

Doug Fabbioli is Cultivating Loudoun’s Next Generation of Farmers
(Northern Virginia Magazine)
Drawing on more than four decades of industry experience, the Virginia winegrower turns his sights on fostering and promoting sustainable farming and agribusiness for future generations.

How Arianna Occhipinti Won Over the Wine World
(SevenFiftyDaily)
This Sicilian wine phenom has become a modern icon with her terroir-centric winemaking practices and the elegant, singular wines they craft.

🏷️ Sponsored Content

The Perfect Weekend in Virginia Beach for Sun Worshippers, Nature Lovers and Families
(Thrillist)
A collaboration with Visit Virginia Beach, my travel guide offers itineraries for the sun-seeking beach bum, rabid outdoor adventurer and families seeking coastal fun.

Explore the Cayman Islands Like a Local (part of a three-part series)
(AFAR)
From hyperlocal cuisine and a great drink to must-see sights and lesser-known gems, a Cayman distiller shares how to make the most of your Caribbean vacation.

How IGP Méditerranée is Taking Rosé Beyond Summer
(SevenFiftyDaily)
Rosé sales may spike in the warmer months, but these vibrant pink wines from coastal southeast France can be enjoyed—and should be sold—year round.

📈 — Fintech Thought Leadership & Case Studies

Optimize Your Portfolio, Elevate Your Servicing
Clean data can help mortgage servicers personalize homeowner outreach, improve operational efficiency, decrease manual processes and ensure transparency during loan transfers.

Mortgage Insurance Collaborations Facilitate Workflow, Improve Servicer Experience
Mortgage insurance companies that leverage this cohesive technology suite mitigate risk, meet investors’ needs and ultimately, strengthen the housing ecosystem.

eBook: Mortgage Relief Education and Options—a Proactive Guide for Servicers
Natural disasters, unemployment, sickness, inflation and low inventory can put a wrench in the homeownership journey. It’s crucial to reach borrowers where they are, before they need help.

✍️ — Ghostwritten Executive Communications

Servicing Excellence: Our Charge, Your Challenge
Servicing excellence means delivering more—and expecting more: consistent products, services, policies and partnership opportunities that exceed expectations.

Realizing the Benefits—While Mitigating the Risks—of Counterparty Relationships
Strong relationships with third parties like mortgage originators and servicers need to be balanced with sound risk management practices.

Beyond the Close: Collaborating for Post-Purchase Borrower Education
Sustainable homeownership can be achieved when servicers provide increased communication and committed outreach throughout the life of a borrower’s loan.

Data as a Product and Cloud Migration Are Key to Successful Data Strategy
DaaP’s holistic delivery model entails a collaborative rather than siloed approach, with persistent agile teams and clear product ownership that results in quicker deliver and empowers our business.