MY WORK
Drag Diaries
During the height of Tennessee's Drag ban, I created this story to shed light on the love and support that the drag community brings to Chattanooga, TN.
“Growing up I didn’t have a big support system. And so, from doing shows and doing drag, I have a lot of close friends now that I never had before and family too. And I think for me that’s really the most important part of it.” - Hormona Lisa
Click the link to check out the full written story, video and audio component.
Queen of Kombucha
Carly Erickson is a mother, maker, and owner of Boro Beverage Co., which sells homemade kombucha and non-alcoholic beverages. Her passion for sustainability and community shine as she works to eliminate waste in her shop and create a welcoming space for all.
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Battle Buddies
Eric Dudash is a veteran who served in the special operations command for over 30 years and suffers from PTSD. However, he has discovered an unconventional form of medicine: his service dog. “Phantom is now my medicine,” Eric says.
This story was told by myself and a team of other journalists. Click the links to watch the video I co-edited and read the full article I wrote.
Road to Recovery
From gardening in prison with Martha Stewart to inspiring women in recovery, Kelli Webber has lived many lives throughout her battle with addiction and substance abuse and is using her painful past to help others. Check out the full story with photos and an additional audio component through the link.
Friendly Neighborhood Fred
In the heart of Chattanooga, one man strives to create a safe and united community through spreading kindness, one yard at a time.
This story was told by myself and a team of other journalists. Click the link to view more of my photos and the full article.
Chatting With The Chancellor
While working as Editor in Chief at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, I had the honor of interviewing our Chancellor a few times throughout the year. I wrote three installments of "Chatting With The Chancellor," with each addressing upcoming milestones, reflections from the past few moths and insight from UTC's leadership.
The End of My Editor Era ... For Now
In my final opinion piece of my undergraduate career, I took the time to reflect on the woman I have grown into and how I wish that I would have seen my potential all along. While this is different from my normal work, this is a piece I am proud of.
The Breath of the City: Public Art in Chattanooga
As a part of a Podcasting course I took, my class created a mini series on Chattanooga's Public Art where we explored everything from it's origins and future to the planning that goes into these projects. Taylor McKinley and I recorded Episode 4 of this 5 part series, titled "Beyond Downtown Chattanooga."
Dedicated to Dance
The world of ballet is more than just sugar plum fairies and pirouettes. With years of training and a deep passion for artistry, professional dancers like Pierceton Mazell revolve their lives around dance.“A lot of people haven’t been exposed to this type of lifestyle,” Mazell said. “Dancers are professional athletes without the benefits of professional athletes. You know, it’s a passion project and it’s a lifestyle job.”
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Mama's Llamas
What do 75 abandoned chihuahuas and a blind alpaca have in common? They have each been rescued and cared for by Maryann Marsh, owner of TMMA Farms and Sanctuary.
This story was told by myself and a team of other journalists. Click the link to read the full article.