I grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, as 1/4 of a super cool familial unit whose other three parts include my "red pen" grammarian, book-inhaling, forever-optimistic mother, Allie; my near-twin, entrepreneurial, stand-up-comedian-caliber hilarious brother, Eli; and my late businessman-turned-novelist father, David. My dad’s passing in July 2023 shook us beyond belief, and we continue to celebrate his love of travel here.

My schooling trajectory zigzagged from Montessori school > small little Charlotte Country Day School > big ol’ Myers Park High School > teeny tiny Washington & Lee University. There, I studied English and creative writing but found the common thread of music naturally weaving its way into my coursework and hobbies. During my four years tucked away in the Shenandoah Valley, I played keys in a band from time to time, I was on the board that produced the school's concerts and festivals, I hosted a weekly radio show on WLUR 91.5, and I ultimately wrote my English Capstone on how music affects the art of writing memoir.

After graduating in 2012, I made the natural move to Music City, where I began working in the marketing department of an old-school toy company that closed shop a few months after my hire. I refocused on music and finally landed at an artist management company, LEX Music Group, where I worked with bands, solo artists, and producers for more than six years. I left at the beginning of 2019 to free up time to follow passions. I still do bits and pieces of that job, helping artists part-time.

I am also a freelance writer for StyleBlueprint, an online publication with a huge Southern readership. We write about inspiring makers and brands, cultural happenings, food, travel, style, design, and more. Read my articles here.

In 2017, I became a 600-hour fully certified Pilates instructor, and I am now a Master Trainer for Club Pilates and the lead instructor of Club Pilates North Gulch. My husband, Matthew, and I recently welcomed our first baby, and we love playing Settlers of Catan, walking all over Germantown, and visiting family at Lake Martin, Sullivan’s Island, and beyond. I am still learning how to sit still.