I’m an award-winning Speechwriter, Storyteller, and Marketer with a passion for all things language.

 

About me

 

I use content to create a meaningful connection with the audience.

As a journalist, I spent my days in a hyperlocal startup newsroom, sniffing out the human interest stories that mattered most. That work was recognised by the North Carolina Press Association. I also spent some time overseeing the publication, editing, and scheduling processes at an NPR affiliate station.

When I moved into digital marketing, I began creating content tailored to several industries, including food and drink, lifestyle, real estate, and finance. That same work got featured in high-quality publications like Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The Guardian, Newsweek, and NPR, and was recognised at The Drum Awards and US Search Awards, and by PR Daily.

I struck out on my own as a freelance writer, working closely with every client to produce outstanding content of all types, including digital marketing materials, website copy, blog copy, speeches, and TED talks. I’ve even worked on congressional testimonies and written an award-winning speech for a college president, so the sky is truly the limit.

Since settling in London, I’ve gone back to the office - this time as a speechwriter in the financial services industry. I work closely with executives and others across the organisation to shape and guide the speechwriting strategy and ensure messaging aligns with priorities and is as impactful as can be.

Whether your goal is to tug at your audience’s heartstrings or create a compelling blog post, I’ll help you get there.

When I’m not telling a story, you’ll find me reading a good book, lounging in the park, or eating my way through London. On really good days, you’ll find me boarding a plane to somewhere new.

At a glance

  • I’m a journalist and feature writer at heart. Throughout my career, my original articles, research, and insights were featured, mentioned, and referenced in well-known publications. My work also received critical acclaim from the N.C. Press Association.

  • As a digital marketer, I specialized in Digital PR and created data-driven content that got clients noticed by their peers and the media. My work was shortlisted by The Drum Awards (SEO - Most Effective Use of Content - 2022) and US Search Awards (Best Use of PR in a Search Campaign) and even won a PR Daily Award (Newsjacking or Trend-Related Content Marketing - 2019).

    It’s also been featured in Newsweek, Forbes, CNBC, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, Daily Mail, Fox News, People Magazine, Motley Fool, NPR, Ladders, and more.

  • As a Cicero Award-winning speechwriter, I know the importance of using anecdotes, facts, emotions, research, and studies, infusing them with your personality and clear transitions to keep your audience engaged. Above all else, I write and speak for you and your audience — not me.

    By the end of our time together, you’ll walk away with a speech that is polished, professional, crisp, and authentic to you.

    Here are just a few of the kinds of speeches I’ve written:

    • Keynotes

    • Commencements

    • Weddings

    • Funerals

    • Organizational speeches

    • Award acceptances

    • TEDx Talks (official and TEDx-style)

  • But that’s not all. I also help clients with:

    • Blog Writing

    • Content Writing + Editing

    • Copywriting + Editing

    • Feature Writing + Editing

    • Digital Marketing

    • Editorial Direction

    • Ghostwriting

    • SEO

    • Speechwriting + Editing

    • Web Content

    • Whitepaper Creation

Awards

  • "An Olympian’s Journey to Make Mental Health Beautiful" was written for Karsta Lowe, professional volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist. It was delivered at Loyola University in November 2023.

    You can read it here.

    1st Place, Motivational Speech Category · Issued by Vital Speeches of the Day · 2024

  • “The Importance of Allowing Our Students to Belong” was written for Timothy Mottet, President, Colorado State University-Pueblo. It was delivered at CONNECTED22.

    You can read it here.

    1st Place, Educators Category · Issued by Vital Speeches of the Day · 2023

  • “College Mascot Survey” was a digital PR campaign created for a US-based promotional products company.

    Shortlist, SEO - Most Effective Use of Content · Issued by The Drum · 2022

  • “College Mascot Survey” was a digital PR campaign created for a US-based promotional products company.

    Shortlist, Best Use of PR in a Search Campaign · Issued by US Search Awards · 2022

  • “Food Delivery Statistics” is a digital PR campaign created for US Foods.

    You can see it here.

    1st Place, Newsjacking or Trend-Related Content Marketing · Issued by PR Daily and Ragan Awards · 2019

  • “Cash Confessional: Meet Melody, the single mother getting by on $22,000 a year” was written for Axios Charlotte, formerly Charlotte Agenda.

    You can read it here.

    1st Place, Profile Feature · Issued by the North Carolina Press Association · 2017

  • “Young Charlotteans are no longer turning to church to find community like they once did” was written for Axios Charlotte, formerly Charlotte Agenda.

    You can read it here.

    1st Place, Faith & Religion Reporting · Issued by the North Carolina Press Association · 2017