ABOUT
My Story
Inspiration strikes us all differently. For me, it’s been a lifelong fascination with history and the extraordinary people who shaped it.
As a teenager, I found my spark while interning at Franklin Roosevelt’s Little White House in Warm Springs, where I conducted research for my senior capstone project. That experience ignited a passion that’s guided my journey ever since.
Since then, I have worked at two prestigious presidential libraries, contributed to a nonprofit dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt’s legacy, and published articles on figures like Loretta Lynn, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. I also contribute to PBS American Masters, where I share stories that connect history, culture, and the arts.
Alongside my historical work, I serve as Director of Strategic Development for FUNDINGO and have partnered with clients in fintech, real estate, leadership coaching, and AI. This diverse experience reflects my passion for storytelling in all forms — whether through history, business, or culture.
Explore my website to learn more about my work and inspiration.
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What I Do
WRITING
I love writing — not just about history. Alongside my articles on historical and cultural topics, I’ve also created content for tech companies, real estate firms, AI tools, and more. I’m always excited to bring strong storytelling and clear communication to new projects.
PODCASTS
I host Say It With History and have also appeared as a guest on other podcasts. With experience in planning, recording, and editing — including proficiency with Riverside — I can help you craft a podcast that engages your audience. Have a podcast idea in mind? Let’s talk!
EDITING
I’ve edited for nonfiction authors and worked with leadership coaches to refine their courses for clarity and flow. Are you an entrepreneur or nonfiction author looking for an editor? Let’s connect — I’d be happy to share my portfolio.
RESEARCH
The key to being an astute historian — or an effective content partner — is mastering the art of research. Whether uncovering overlooked historical narratives or conducting sector-specific research, I bring depth, accuracy, and insight to every project.
News
 Journalist and author Jennifer Barnhill joins me to explore the untold stories of military families and their impact on American history. Our conversation examines how voices often left out of the narrative shape our understanding of service, sacrifice, and advocacy, from the legacy of the League of Wives to the ongoing need to preserve military family stories. |  For PBS American Masters, I highlight seven key figures of the Sun Ra Arkestra in partnership with their upcoming documentary, exploring the musicians who helped bring his Afrofuturist vision to life and sustain his cosmic legacy across generations. |
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 My first article with History in Progress, How Booker T. Washington Broke Barriers at the White House in 1901, examines why Washington’s historic dinner with President Theodore Roosevelt mattered, and what it revealed about the promise and limits of Black progress in Jim Crow America. Read the full article and follow History in Progress for more history writing that connects the past to the present. |  Podcast host Brandon Davis joins me to explore the Golden Age of Broadway and its lasting impact on American culture. Our conversation traces how mid-century musicals reshaped storytelling, reflected social change, and helped establish Broadway as one of the defining cultural forces of the twentieth century. |
 I’ve launched History in Progress, a new Medium publication focused on narrative, cultural, and public history. Designed as a welcoming space for credible research and strong storytelling, the publication is now live. |  Historian Katy Clark joins me on Say It With History to discuss her book African Women of the Ancient World and the powerful women who shaped leadership, politics, and warfare across the ancient world. We explore how these queens and warriors challenged empires, redefined women’s power, and why their legacies still matter today. |
 Happy to share that Say It With History was featured in the Up & Coming section of the January 2026 issue of Women Who Podcast Magazine. The recognition highlights emerging podcasts creating thoughtful, engaging conversations, and I'm grateful to be among them. |  Author Nina Roosevelt Gibson joins me on Say It With History to reflect on her memoir Growing Up Roosevelt and the experience of knowing Eleanor Roosevelt as her grandmother. We discuss life at Val-Kill, traveling the world alongside one of the twentieth century’s most influential women, and how Eleanor’s compassion, moral clarity, and commitment to those without power shaped both her public legacy and her private life. |
 Historian Elizabeth Reese joins me to explore the complex life of Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth. Their conversation traces his rise as one of America’s greatest Shakespearean actors, his efforts to reclaim his family’s legacy after the Lincoln assassination, and how fame, grief, and redemption intertwined on and off the stage. |  For PBS American Masters, I explore five defining works by Elie Wiesel in partnership with their upcoming documentary, underscoring his enduring legacy and lifelong commitment to Holocaust remembrance, from Night and beyond. |
 I kick off Season 2 of Say It With History with a conversation with author Eliza Knight about her novel Starring Adele Astaire and the extraordinary life of Adele Astaire, the gifted performer who first shared the stage with her brother Fred before stepping away from fame at its height. |
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
Eleanor Roosevelt
In order to achieve you MUST believe.
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