I graduated from NYU with a BA in journalism and have freelanced for 14 years, with my work published internationally by Forbes, HuffPost (US, UK, Australia, India, France), Business Insider (US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia), Lonely Planet, The Muse, Popular Science, The Points Guy, AOL, and SheKnows and syndicated on Yahoo! News (Singapore) and MSN (Canada).

BUSINESS STRATEGY & STARTUPS

3 freelancers who make 6 figures reveal exactly how they grew their earnings in 2019, and how they plan to continue to push their income skyward in 2020, Business Insider

A 28-year-old CEO launched a quarantine dating app and a job search platform for salespeople all in one month. Here’s his best advice for entrepreneurs looking to innovate quickly in a time of crisis. Business Insider

An app that helps businesses attract customers through word-of-mouth marketing just went live in the middle of the pandemic. Its cofounder shares how it works and the strategies that enabled the company to accelerate its launch date. Business Insider

The exact steps a freelancer turned entrepreneur took to build up a 6-figure salary and self-fund her own startup, Business Insider

A founder who bootstrapped his startup in the worst days of the Great Recession went on to grow the company to over $50 million in funding. Here’s his advice for how to keep your business rolling in a big economic downturn. Business Insider

A product manager whose company laid off 100 employees launched a career coaching platform to connect hiring experts with job seekers — and made 50 matches in 24 hours. Here’s how she did it. Business Insider

CAREERS & PERSONAL FINANCE

3 Great Recession grads who now earn 6 figures and have worked for Netflix and Bank of America share the exact steps they took to land a job during a downturn Business Insider

5 experienced recruiters who’ve worked through the Great Recession reveal the best way to network and put yourself on a recruiter’s radar when hiring is slow, Business Insider

5 mistakes job seekers make that immediately turn off recruiters that try to ‘poach’ them for a role, Business Insider

6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Increase Your Job Security During the Pandemic (and Beyond), The Muse

7 ‘mini MBAs’ offered by top institutions and organizations that’ll give you a taste of business school for a fraction of the cost, Business Insider

Here’s exactly how to make yourself ‘poachable’ and land on a recruiter’s radar for your dream job, Business Insider

How to Intern Your Way to a New Career, Forbes

Insomnia, Work, and Money, Forbes

Lessons from a 60-Year-Old Intern, Forbes

The MBA Advantage: How 4 Business School Grads Increased Their Salaries After Earning Their Degrees, Business Insider

My Husband and I Left Our Full-Time Jobs to Travel the World for 6 Months — and Only Spent $288 from Our Savings. Here’s How We Found Remote Work. Business Insider (US, UK, Australia)

My Husband and I Quit Our Jobs in NYC to Bike Across the Country and Relocate to LA. Here’s Exactly How We Broke Even in Costs and Job Searched on the Ride. Business Insider

My Husband and I Saved $36,000 in 2 Years to Quit our Jobs and Travel the World. These Are the Offbeat Ways We Cut Costs. Business Insider

A new iPhone app connects you directly to recruiters from companies like Facebook and Wealthfront — here’s how you can use it to find a job during the pandemic, Business Insider

Our Family of 3 Traveled the World for 7 Months and Only Spent $288.30 from Our Savings — Here’s How, Business Insider

Recruiters for companies like Microsoft and Intuit share the LinkedIn headlines that instantly draw them in as they search for top talent on the platform, Business Insider

Recruiters who’ve worked with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and PayPal reveal how job seekers can prepare for the worst as the pandemic changes how companies hire, Business Insider

3 freelancers who make 6 figures reveal exactly how they grew their earnings in 2019, and how they plan to continue to push their income skyward in 2020, Business Insider

Why I Put My Career on Hold to Bike Across the U.S., Forbes

FOOD

20 Comfort Foods You Won’t Believe Are Vegetarian, SheKnows

20 Deliciously Amazing Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes, SheKnows

21 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests, SheKnows

Feed a Family for a Week with One Single Bag of Beans, Popular Science

HEALTH & WELLNESS

10 Steps to a Better Night’s Sleep, Forbes

10 Ways to Make Financial Stress… Well, Less Stressful, Greatist

Alicia Silverstone Quit Counting Calories with Her “Kind Diet” AOL

Dr. Ruth’s Top Secrets for Great Sex, AOL

How to Use Emotional Endurance to Prepare for the Pandemic, According to 26 Marathoners, Well+Good

Improving Your Baby’s Bone Health Starts in the Womb, Popular Science

Insomnia, Work, and Money, Forbes

The Next Food Network Star’s ADHD Contestant Dishes on Career, Relationship, Alternative Treatment Advice and More, ADDitude Magazine

Nick Irons Swam the Mississippi, Biked 10,000 Miles For His Dad, AOL

Polly Letofsky’s Global Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, AOL

Shake Weight Product Review, AOL

Think Outside the Gym: Best Outdoor Workout Advice, AOL

HOLIDAYS

10 Holiday Season Pet Dangers, AOL

14 Insanely Adorable Foodie Pet Costumes for Halloween, SheKnows

15 Adorably Edible Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids, SheKnows

20 Deliciously Amazing Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes, SheKnows

21 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes That Will Wow Your Guests, SheKnows

PERSONAL ESSAYS

I’ve Been Laid Off Three Times During the Holidays — Here’s What I’ve Learned, HuffPost

My Husband and I Left Our Full-Time Jobs to Travel the World for 6 Months — and Only Spent $288 from Our Savings. Here’s How We Found Remote Work. Business Insider (US, UK, Australia)

My Husband and I Quit Our Jobs in NYC to Bike Across the Country and Relocate to LA. Here’s Exactly How We Broke Even in Costs and Job Searched on the Ride. Business Insider

My Husband and I Saved $36,000 in 2 Years to Quit our Jobs and Travel the World. These Are the Offbeat Ways We Cut Costs. Business Insider

Our Family of 3 Traveled the World for 7 Months and Only Spent $288.30 from Our Savings — Here’s How, Business Insider

We’re Trying to Raise Our Child Gender-Fluidly. Here’s What We’ve Learned. HuffPost

Why I Put My Career on Hold to Bike Across the U.S., Forbes

PETS

8 Small Dog Nutrition Tips, AOL

10 Holiday Season Pet Dangers, AOL

10 Human Foods Dogs Can Eat, AOL

Allergic to Pets? Here’s What You Can Do, AOL

Winter Pet Safety: 7 Seasonal Risks to Avoid, AOL

TRAVEL

7 destinations where you can be in two (or more) places at once, The Points Guy

7 Mistakes to Avoid on Your First International Trip, The Points Guy

Best Places to Eat in Los Angeles, Lonely Planet

Beyond Borders: 14 Places You Can Collect Extra Passport Stamps, The Points Guy

An Exhaustive Guide to Traveling with Small Children, Popular Science

From national parks to theme parks, from baseball to bourbon: 7 unique passport programs, The Points Guy

Here’s how to spend a perfect weekend in LA’s Westside, Lonely Planet

Highlights of Los Angeles, Lonely Planet

How to Visit All 50 States, Popular Science

My Husband and I Left Our Full-Time Jobs to Travel the World for 6 Months — and Only Spent $288 from Our Savings. Here’s How We Found Remote Work. Business Insider (US, UK, Australia)

My Husband and I Quit Our Jobs in NYC to Bike Across the Country and Relocate to LA. Here’s Exactly How We Broke Even in Costs and Job Searched on the Ride. Business Insider

My Husband and I Saved $36,000 in 2 Years to Quit our Jobs and Travel the World. These Are the Offbeat Ways We Cut Costs. Business Insider

Our Family of 3 Traveled the World for 7 Months and Only Spent $288.30 from Our Savings — Here’s How, Business Insider

Spending Diary: What My Family Spent on a 3-Day Trek to Machu Picchu, Lonely Planet

Top 20 Things to Do in LA, Lonely Planet

Travel to the End of the Earth and Back without Breaking the Bank, Popular Science