When I was 12, my dad signed me up for an annual subscription to Harper's Bazaar. As I flipped through the pages and tore out my favorite spreads, I discovered that there was something magical about magazines. I couldn’t pinpoint what it was — whether it was the beauty of Jennifer Aniston in a black Tom Ford gown or the interesting insights of the fierce and fashionable — but I knew I had to be a part of it.

While attending school at Wagner College to pursue a degree in English Literature and Journalism, I held internships at online publications and national magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire. After a few months freelancing post-graduation, I landed a beauty assistant gig at the magazine where it all started: Harper's Bazaar. After my contract was up, I moved to Self, where I learned the true beauty of seeing your name in print and seeing a story through from start to finish. After a year there, I left my post to give freelancing a real shot.

During my time as a freelance writer, I saw my name in dream publications like The Cut, Racked and Fashionista. I published a print essay about my dad’s death after being diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease. I even surprised myself, writing a play with my longtime friend and roommate, Julia Karis, which earned positive reviews and won Best Comedy at the 2019 Capital Fringe Festival.

Looking for a sense of stability, at the start of 2019 I accepted a position as UsWeekly’s Style & Beauty Editor. For two years, I covered red carpets, beauty trends and everything else related to celebrity style, racking in millions of views and ranking top in SEO.

With a newfound respect for fast-paced digital media coverage, I’m back to freelance writing for favorite publications like Allure, Byrdie and Hair.com.