Over the past 12 years I've worked as a writer and managing editor for numerous publications, have created two publications of my own, and been on the forefront of social media development, editing and creative direction.

Living in Colorado is a dream, and I live to explore, to wander and to get lost in the mountains with my mini poodle, Max.

You can find my words on HelloGiggles, Thought Catalog, MTV, McSweeney's, The Awl, The Huffington Post, Splitsider and Westword amongst others.

I'm also the founder of Serial Optimist, a comedy, art, interview and mental illness focused publication that averages over 125K viewers per month and has become a must read for all things smiles, while giving readers a peek behind the curtain of the creators, makers and most interesting people that make our world a little more bright. SO has been on the cutting edge of happiness since 2010.

I'm today's journalist. The new media journalist. The online journalist. The writer/blogger/contributor/editor/art director/lover of slashes that has a strong online following with an enthusiastic, humorous and informative voice that is anti-snark and pro-smiles.