My Writing Portfolio

Once upon a time, way back in 2014, my father introduced me to a television show called…Once Upon a Time. Little did he know the show...

Dressember challenges advocates to step out of their comfort zones for 31 days out of the year to make a difference in the lives of those...

The opening line to Nick Cordero’s song, Live Your Life, for which Amanda Kloots’ best-seller is named, describes the book itself...

The Coronavirus pandemic has incited fear and uncertainty in cities across the world. Many are scared of contracting the virus themselves...

If you've been following the latest news updates, you know that retailers and restaurants across the United States are closing in...

When I joined the Dressember Movement as an anti-trafficking advocate in 2018, I began to think critically about human trafficking,...

Kate Spade's storefronts inspire joy in anyone who passes by them with their signature bright colors and whimsical designs bursting forth...

In June 2019, neighbors of the Kristy Love Foundation, an organization that helps victims of human trafficking and drug addiction through...

Following the release of Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the Hollywood Reporter published an article...

When I was a kid, my dad would take me to the local pet shop, and we would obsess over the tiny puppies they had for sale. I would see...

When Disney announced that Halle Bailey was cast in the coveted role of Ariel in its upcoming live-action production of The Little...

Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to hear the story of Angela Renfro, a woman who survived human trafficking and used her traumatic experiences to help other women in similar positions. This interview can be found in one of my previous posts, Creating a Safe Space for Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking . Renfro created the Kristy Love Foundation, a safe space where human trafficking survivors can stay while recovering from their trauma. While her mission is

Do you ever buy clothes from places like SheIn or Wish and immediately experience crushing regret for contributing to the unethical fast...

Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have only increased in popularity since their creation, dominating the transportation industry with...

The thoroughbred industry is a popular and historic tradition in Kentucky, and it's easy to see why. The industry has a $4 billion impact...

Ten-time Grammy-Award-winning artist Taylor Swift recently made headlines for confronting a reporter who asked her a sexist question while she was touring to promote her new single "ME!" When a German reporter asked Swift if she would "like to be a mother someday," Swift did not hesitate to address the inherent sexism of the question, saying, "I really do not think men are asked that question when they turn 30, so I’m not going to answer that now." Swift has addressed sexist

The Kentucky Derby means a lot of different things for Louisville: celebrity visitors, gambling, outrageous hats, the fastest two minutes in sports, and of course, bourbon. However, the Derby can also have tragic effects on the Louisville area. Large sporting events are known to cause an increase in human trafficking as tourists pour into the city and young women pour into Churchill Downs. With this in mind, the best way to prevent human trafficking is to raise awareness. The

For Women's History Month, I challenged myself to express gratitude for 31 different women that I admire; one for each day of the month....

The debate over single-sex education existed long before schools like Harvard were integrated in the late 1970's, and it continues today,...

Dressember believes that a dress can change the world and be the "symbol of freedom and power" that eradicates human trafficking and...