My resume will tell you that I’m an entertainment/lifestyle reporter + expert, TV host, and pop culture commentator. My friends? Well, they’ll tell you that I’m a certifiably silly go-getter. I’m known for my infectious personality and my contagious laugh-- symbolically speaking, of course!

While some kids let the “you can be anything you want to be” go in one ear and out the other, I took it to heart and I ran with it. Journalism became my passion-- and I didn’t just want to make a splash-- I set my sights on cannonballing into the industry, getting the first scoop, sharing never-before-told stories, and changing the world with kindness, laughter… and a little bit of sass.

When I hit a roadblock, did I give up? No way! I poured some concrete and built my own dang highway! And you know what? That roadblock I’d hit before-- gone! From professional ladder climber to executive producer & co-host of a local entertainment show, radio host, morning news anchor, and on-air traffic reporter (yep-- The Loop is STILL under construction), I thought I’d made it. I’ve chatted with Queen Latifah, had an emotional interview with BJ the Chicago Kid, and Jesse Spencer told me he likes my swagger (be sure to say that one in an Australian accent)! But something was missing, and that something was YOU! 

So I took out that tool belt again and I’m building a new road-- one where paying it forward is not just about dollars, manifestation leads to spiritual enlightenment, social media is about community over competition, and the clock doesn’t hold me hostage from 9-5. (Now, my clock measures the cooking time of my stir fry-- or, let’s be honest-- the UberEats driver’s progress.) There are only two rules on this new path: 

Rule #1: Do what makes you happy.
Rule #2: Empower others to do the same.

On this road, there’s room for everyone, and I’m inviting you on the road trip of a lifetime. Together, we’ll navigate the ups, downs, joys of entrepreneurship and building a brand.

I’m pursuing my passion and creating my own happiness. For me, that looks like building a media empire,  being an in-demand entertainment + lifestyle media personality, and educating others on how to build their brand. These days, I’m just as comfortable sitting at home, perusing the top beauty trends to share with you as I am chatting with celebrities on red carpets. (Ok, maybe confident is a better word...those high heels on the red carpets are anything but comfortable!)

Some say I’m crazy for choosing digital divahood (heavy on the digital content, light on the diva) over traditional media… and they may be right! But nothing lights me up like taking risks for a life filled with passion. And my biggest passion? Empowering and helping YOU to discover what makes your heart sing, your soul soar, and your toes do that little tippy tap of excitement because you’ve found your thing.

Friend, you are welcome here. And not in the “ask to grab a glass of water” kind of way. You know where the glasses are (and you know we’re drinking wine, not water), so pour yourself a glass, and pour me one, too! I hope you’ve got a while because we have a LOT to catch up on! I’ll be sharing my journey (the good, the bad, and the ugly), tips for pursuing your passion along with building your brand, and all the entertainment/ lifestyle content you've known (and loved) me for in the past.

So from me (behind the laptop and in front of the camera) here in Chicago, to you wonderful humans, wherever you are in the world, I am beyond excited to live out our dreams together, laugh together, and learn together. Inspiration and empowerment begin right now. Let’s get this adventure started!