Podcast Host, Editorial Lead + Writer

• Dec 2019 - Present

Creator and host of Different Leaf, a weekly podcast for new and experienced cannabis consumers based on the fascinating stories told in Different Leaf, a quarterly magazine about US cannabis culture. I also make initial editorial selections, pitch and write magazine articles for print on cannabis culture, industry, research, laws, technology, Q&A’s, op-ed’s, how-to’s, and product reviews.

Head of Podcasting

• Dec 2022 - Present

Executive Podcaster & Digital Writer

• Mar 2021 - Sep 2022

Creator, co-host and producer of GWK the Podcast. One year after launching, GWK ranked in the top 100 in the Parenting category on Apple Podcasts in the US, Canada, UK, Denmark, Australia, France, and dozens more countries. I also wrote and edited long form digital articles, blogs, newsletters, thought leadership pieces, and news of interest to the gay parenting community for gayswithkids.com Creator, co-host and producer of GWK the Podcast. One year after launching, GWK ranked in the top 100 in the Parenting category on Apple Podcasts in the US, Canada, UK, Denmark, Australia, France, and dozens more countries. I also wrote and edited long form digital articles, blogs, newsletters, thought leadership pieces, and news of interest to the gay parenting community for gayswithkids.com

Broadcast & Digital Writer

• Nov 2017 - Feb 2021

Head Broadcast News Writer for WBZ 1030AM News Radio’s Morning Show (2017-2019) and Weekday Drive Show (2019-2021.) As broadcast writer, I researched local, national and international news and translated reports into broadcast copy for anchors to read as live on-air scripts. This involved reliable and often aggressive research skills, writing in other peoples’ voices on incredibly short and precise deadlines, and exercising great journalist integrity. Head Digital News Writer & Social… Show more Head Broadcast News Writer for WBZ 1030AM News Radio’s Morning Show (2017-2019) and Weekday Drive Show (2019-2021.) As broadcast writer, I researched local, national and international news and translated reports into broadcast copy for anchors to read as live on-air scripts. This involved reliable and often aggressive research skills, writing in other peoples’ voices on incredibly short and precise deadlines, and exercising great journalist integrity. Head Digital News Writer & Social Media Manager (2020-2021.) As digital news writer, I researched and wrote 250-500 word breaking news articles for WBZnewsradio.com. This often involved translating police reports and legal/court documents into jargon-free stories for the public to understand. It also involved crafting weekly long-form articles of 1000+ words on topics like culture, art, local business, history, and more. I also ran WBZ’s social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Show less Head Broadcast News Writer for WBZ 1030AM News Radio’s Morning Show (2017-2019) and Weekday Drive Show (2019-2021.) As broadcast writer, I researched local, national and international news and translated reports into broadcast copy for anchors to read as live on-air scripts. This involved reliable and often aggressive research skills, writing in other peoples’ voices on incredibly short and precise deadlines, and exercising great journalist integrity. Head Digital News Writer & Social… Show more Head Broadcast News Writer for WBZ 1030AM News Radio’s Morning Show (2017-2019) and Weekday Drive Show (2019-2021.) As broadcast writer, I researched local, national and international news and translated reports into broadcast copy for anchors to read as live on-air scripts. This involved reliable and often aggressive research skills, writing in other peoples’ voices on incredibly short and precise deadlines, and exercising great journalist integrity. Head Digital News Writer & Social Media Manager (2020-2021.) As digital news writer, I researched and wrote 250-500 word breaking news articles for WBZnewsradio.com. This often involved translating police reports and legal/court documents into jargon-free stories for the public to understand. It also involved crafting weekly long-form articles of 1000+ words on topics like culture, art, local business, history, and more. I also ran WBZ’s social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Show less

Podcaster

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

Creator, producer and host of iHeartRadio’s first cannabis news podcast, Blunt Talk. I was tasked with following the growth of Massachusetts’ legal recreational market as it opened until the pandemic. I did everything to run a podcast; from identifying cannabis new stories, to developing story angles and questions, booking guests, hosting interviews at the studio, editing all audio, and publishing and promoting one episode per week. During Blunt Talk’s run, I reported at… Show more Creator, producer and host of iHeartRadio’s first cannabis news podcast, Blunt Talk. I was tasked with following the growth of Massachusetts’ legal recreational market as it opened until the pandemic. I did everything to run a podcast; from identifying cannabis new stories, to developing story angles and questions, booking guests, hosting interviews at the studio, editing all audio, and publishing and promoting one episode per week. During Blunt Talk’s run, I reported at cannabis events, interviewed patients, advocates, legal and medical professionals, politicians and business leaders, celebrities and more about the evolving world of legal cannabis in Massachusetts. Show less Creator, producer and host of iHeartRadio’s first cannabis news podcast, Blunt Talk. I was tasked with following the growth of Massachusetts’ legal recreational market as it opened until the pandemic. I did everything to run a podcast; from identifying cannabis new stories, to developing story angles and questions, booking guests, hosting interviews at the studio, editing all audio, and publishing and promoting one episode per week. During Blunt Talk’s run, I reported at… Show more Creator, producer and host of iHeartRadio’s first cannabis news podcast, Blunt Talk. I was tasked with following the growth of Massachusetts’ legal recreational market as it opened until the pandemic. I did everything to run a podcast; from identifying cannabis new stories, to developing story angles and questions, booking guests, hosting interviews at the studio, editing all audio, and publishing and promoting one episode per week. During Blunt Talk’s run, I reported at cannabis events, interviewed patients, advocates, legal and medical professionals, politicians and business leaders, celebrities and more about the evolving world of legal cannabis in Massachusetts. Show less

Writer

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

Contributing writer at The Berkeley Forum magazine, writing feature articles on immigration, drugs, and LGBTQ+ family issues. Contributing writer at The Berkeley Forum magazine, writing feature articles on immigration, drugs, and LGBTQ+ family issues.

Swim Coach and Triathlete Trainer

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

Designed a swim curriculum for this swim school start-up, implemented training measures for new hires, and taught swim lessons to children and adult triathletes, including work with the USA Paralymic swim team. Designed a swim curriculum for this swim school start-up, implemented training measures for new hires, and taught swim lessons to children and adult triathletes, including work with the USA Paralymic swim team.

Managing Supervisor and Swim Coach

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2013

Taught children's swim lessons, and supervised up to 10 swimming instructors in the water while on-site managing the swim school. Taught children's swim lessons, and supervised up to 10 swimming instructors in the water while on-site managing the swim school.

Cocktail Waitress

• May 2007 - Nov 2010

I provided bar service at a high volume live music venue near Dallas. This involved long shifts, heavy physical work, customer service, sales, cash handling, and a very resilient attitude. I provided bar service at a high volume live music venue near Dallas. This involved long shifts, heavy physical work, customer service, sales, cash handling, and a very resilient attitude.