From travel destinations and wine trends to fintech innovation and brand storytelling, my work bridges the worlds of strategy, technology, thought leadership and lifestyle. As a journalist and marketing writer, I craft engaging content that informs, inspires and connects. Explore a selection of my recent writing across travel, food and beverage, sponsored content, fintech, ghostwritten executive comms and more.

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✈️ Travel

The Best Way to Explore Croatian Wine Country? By Boat, of Course.
(Wine Enthusiast)
Cruising Croatia by small ship means lazy swims, sun-bleached towns and sipping Pošip and Plavac Mali steps from the vines. It’s an easygoing, edge-of-the-Adriatic wine trip that’s breezy and blissfully unrushed.

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.

How to Board an Airplane Without Being a Jerk
(Fodor’s)
Boarding a plane doesn’t have to be chaos—just a little prep, awareness and not blocking the aisle goes a long way. It’s basically “don’t be a gate-area menace” energy for smoother takeoffs all around.

I’ve Been to 30 Tropical Islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, Here Are the Five I’d Visit Again.
(Business Insider)
I’ve hopped around three dozen tropical islands, but these still steal the show with their beaches and breezy, do-nothing-but-float vibes. It’s a greatest-hits list for your next sun-soaked escape.

The 9 Best Luxe Caribbean Islands to Visit ASAP
(Smart Luxury)
From white-sand beaches to ultra-chic stays, the Caribbean’s luxe islands bring turquoise views and high-touch indulgence. It’s all boutique vibes, elevated energy and an “upgrade your getaway” feeling.

🍷 Wine & Spirits

When it’s okay to send back wine (and when it’s not)
(Wine Enthusiast)
If the wine is corked, oxidized or just plain off, you’re totally in the right to ask for a fresh bottle. But if it’s just not your jam, asking to swap it out is more about etiquette and judgment than a hard rule.

The New Marketing Playbook for Wineries
(SevenFiftyDaily)
Wineries are ditching the old playbook for data-driven storytelling, personalization and smarter ways to meet drinkers where they are. It’s a shift toward clearer, tighter marketing that finally feels modern.

Proof Positive
(Full Pour)
With demand for thoughtful alcohol-free options on the rise, bold beverage pairings are reshaping the table, redefining what it means to drink with dinner.

Classic Cocktails in History: The Rum Runner’s Colorful Past
(Alcohol Professor)
Born in the Florida Keys as a cheeky nod to Prohibition-era smugglers, the Rum Runner started as a “use up the leftover booze” concoction that turned into a tropical icon that’s pure beach-bar bliss.

Spirits of the Strip
(Global Traveler)
The Sunset Strip’s cocktail scene strikes a perfect chord between rock nostalgia and modern mixology, where old-school lore from The Doors meets story-rich cocktails across historic haunts and new hotspots.

👤 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.

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.

🏷️ Sponsored Content

Salterra: The Peaceful Caribbean Escape Where Salt Meets Stillness
(Smart Luxury)
Born of the sea, salt is purifying, grounding, and balancing. And one new Caribbean resort is leaning into the mineral-rich soul of its tranquil island home to offer guests a restorative, salt-soaked sojourn.

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.

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.

How Lenders Can Help Borrowers Boost Down Payments with DPA One
This innovative online solution effectively and efficiently helps lenders match borrowers to DPA programs by providing centralized access, helping reduce friction in the mortgage ecosystem.

✍️ — 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.