By Nature & Trade
I’m a writer by nature and trade. As a brand storyteller and consultant, I specialize in working with mission-driven brands intent on creating good in the world through their products and services. I have expertise in travel and culture, health and wellness, psychology and coaching, luxury real estate, early learning and higher education. I invite you to explore these selections of my writing and brand development work.
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Work In Situ
What I Know
From brand positioning to advertising campaigns, video scripts to editorial features, I’ve made friends with all the ways words can work on the page, on-screen and in the air around us.
BRAND NAMING
VOICE & TONE
BRAND PERSONALITY
BRAND POSITIONING
BRAND STORY
WEBSITE CONTENT
NEWSLETTERS & BLOGS
EMAIL CAMPAIGNS
SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS
UI/UX COPY
AD CAMPAIGNS
TV & AUDIO SCRIPTS
PRESS RELEASES
SOCIAL SHORTS
INTERVIEWS & PROFILES
EDITORIAL FEATURES
BROCHURES
VIEWBOOKS
ONE-SHEETS
COPYEDITING
People Say Nice Things
About Me
EDUCATION & TRAINING
AS, Visual Communication Design,
Austin Community College, Austin, TX
BA, Women’s Studies, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
BA (candidate), Women’s Studies and Visual Arts, Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont
Copyediting Certificate, AP Style, MediaBistro
Whether I’m crafting a branded campaign, video script, pitch deck, editorial feature, press release or web copy, you’ll find me testing my words out loud, listening for the best turn of phrase, the right hook, alluring alliteration or enticing assonance. It helps that I have a background in graphic design and voice over. These pocket skills help me make the right word choices for just the right occasion.
I’ve headed up copy direction and brand storytelling for branding and design agencies, and served as the go-to in-house writer for clients across the country and beyond. I co-founded the language-learning company MamaLingua and matriculated through Capital Factory’s accelerator for entrepreneurs.
Before taking my turn on the dance floors of Austin, TX, I took to traveling. I’ve lived in Canada, Costa Rica, Hungary, Nepal and Switzerland. My early career adventures included antique furniture restoration and leading treks in the high Himalaya. These diverse experiences have helped me become a good listener, and in turn, an effective communicator and collaborator.
What do you call...?
a mindful fiduciary agency?
Trust & Honor
a bilingual learning app
for kids?
MamaLingua
a body-positive therapy group?
Ample + Rooted
a Maui-based
luxury realty?
Cohana
a donation site for shelter animals?
PetGiving
a platform for
personal development?
Guidely
How do you sound...?
venerable
Marshall University
Symbols & Traditions
You might notice something about students and alumni at Marshall University. We’re a proud lot. (That goes for faculty and staff, too.) But we’ve got good reason. For starters, we're named for Chief Justice of the United States John Marshall. He’s the fellow known as the “Definer of the United States Constitution.” (Kind of important, right?) There’s our impressive list of academic options, including more than 120 degree programs. (That’s selection for you.) And then there’s the Thundering Herd. (Need we say more?) The Chief Justice himself would be proud.
established
Eric Winterling
Three Decades of Craftsmanship
Woven into our devotion to the global entertainment industry is our reputation for flawless execution and master craftsmanship. From the turn of a collar to the shape of a bead, we’re known for our extensive knowledge of period detail, fabrics, cuts and colors, and an unwavering adherence to authenticity and accuracy.
relatable
Harmonix
A Modern Accounting Studio
As numbers experts, we do the detailed work that, frankly, you'd probably rather not do. (We happen to love it.) But our services go well beyond the spreadsheet. From business formation through expansive growth, we bring clarity, ease and efficiency to your financial operations, so you feel empowered to make grounded and informed financial decisions in alignment with your business and personal values.
In sum: We offer empowered solutions for growth.
aspirational
Chevalier Luxury Menswear
The Sterling T
This isn’t just a t-shirt. It’s the very best t-shirt. The Sterling T exudes distinctive styling. Long-sleeve or short, it’s the shirt that transcends day and night, with perfected, unassuming details that stand out and a fit that cuts a flawless silhouette. It’s the very example of the pursuit of excellence.
innovative
CASTR Alliance
Accelerating medical discovery. Advancing animal care.
At CASTR Alliance, our mission is to facilitate the discovery of novel ways to treat disease in human and veterinary patients. As clinical researchers, our work streamlines device and therapeutic development for animal and human patients alike. We connect biomedical discovery with veterinarians and their patients, while providing turnkey management of sponsored veterinary studies. When taking care of our pets also means advancing human healthcare, everyone wins. That's the benefit of translational research.
kid-friendly
Simon Goes to School
A MamaLingua Book!
Simon is going to a new school – una escuela – for kids to learn Spanish and English – español y inglés. Simon’s worried about how he’ll feel, until he discovers that learning a second langauge means making new friends!
How do you talk about...?
contemporary
apartment living
business coaching
for women
psychotherapy
for 30-somethings
interpersonal
neurobiology
luxury vacation
homeownership
guilty pleasures
world
heritage
bilingual
education
seaside
escapes
#themorningpoet
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