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Kate Row

Kate is a writer from San Diego. She studied English and Psychology at Northern Arizona University. Since graduating, she has pursued a career in content creation and management. Kate is an expert in business news content, specializing in personal finance. When she isn’t busy keeping up with the ever-evolving world of business and finance news she spends her time at the beach, going to concerts, reading, and traveling as much as possible.

Georgia McKoy

Georgia is an experienced writer from London, England. With a passion for all things politics, current affairs and business, she is an expert at crafting engaging and informative content for those seeking to expand their knowledge of the current marketplace. Outside of work, Georgia is an avid tennis player, a regular attendee of live music shows, and enjoys exploring London’s diverse culinary scene, always on the hunt for a new restaurant to try!

Julia Mehalko

Julia is an experienced news writer with more than 8 years of experience. With a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she is skilled at writing digestible finance information and shares a particular passion for technology and innovation! When she’s not writing, Julia enjoys shopping at vintage stores, watching old movies, and traveling.

Lauren Wurth

Lauren Wurth, a native of Upstate New York has years of experience in writing and creating content for retail, lifestyle, and entertainment verticals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, stopping for a coffee, and being an avid reader.

Alyssa Miller

Alyssa Miller is a writer, editor, and educator with a passion for entertainment and pop culture. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Communications. Before graduating, Alyssa worked as a freelance entertainment and film education writer, contributing to a variety of publications, including Britain’s First Frame Magazine. She also continued to write short stories and screenplays in her free time.

Sam Blanchard

Sam Blanchard is an administrative assistant and freelance editor from San Diego, CA. She is an alum of San Diego State University, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies. In her free time, Sam likes to watch TV and movies, and spend time with her dog, Bindi.

Shelly Grinfield

Shelly is a writer and content creator originally from Los Angeles. She is passionate about making a positive difference in how people interact with information online, through fresh and interesting pieces. Baking her “famous” chocolate chip cookies, and watching the latest superhero film is where you’ll find her on her time off.

Cameron Cronkite

Cameron Ross is an editor and freelancer based in Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, where he studied journalism with an emphasis on strategic communication. In his free time he enjoys DJing, reading, and stand up comedy.

 

Jo Light

Jo has worked as a professional writer for over 10 years. She has been a features editor with Static Media and served as the managing editor of No Film School, where she covered film festivals, tech, indie film, and TV. Previously, she was a culture and entertainment reporter with the Oklahoma Gazette and also worked five years as a story analyst at several major Los Angeles production companies and talent agencies.

Lauren Fokas

Lauren is an avid traveler and loves to spend her time exploring countries all around the world. She has worked as a content creator, writer, and editor for several years and loves the freedom and creativity it provides. She feels extremely lucky to be a freelance writer as it enables her to generate engaging articles and work with a wide variety of interesting people.

Jospeh Nduta

Joseph is a skilled content writer specializing in the entertainment and lifestyle niches. He has a talent for telling engaging stories and staying up-to-date with current trends. Joseph’s articles are designed to captivate readers, covering everything from celebrity interviews to trend analysis. His versatile style ensures that each piece connects with the intended audience.

Olawale Ogunjimi

Olawale is an experienced writer with a passion for creating captivating content across various verticals. With over five years of experience and a knack for storytelling, Olawale is highly adept at creating engaging and informative pieces that resonate with audiences. Outside of work, he enjoys solving puzzles and playing Scrabble.

Carissa Moore

Carissa is a freelance writer from Boston. With many years of experience in creating entertainment and lifestyle content, she brings knowledge and passion to all of her projects. When she’s not writing, Carissa enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

Sam Watanuki

Sam is an experienced writer and avid video game enthusiast, contributing to notable gaming publications such as GamingPizza, TheGamer, and SVG. Sam has played a pivotal role in the strategy and development of these websites, while also laying the foundational success for growing food-related websites like TheTravel, TheRecipe, Mashed, and Chowhound, by writing and editing high-quality, engaging content for each site’s audience.