No boxes
I have written about everything from coins to Harleys, DEI to country music. I pride myself on the fact I don’t have a ‘wheelhouse.’ What connects my writing is a love of the human experience. There is joy and fascination almost everywhere; you just have to look.
Portfolio
Below you’ll see a selection of recent work. A more extensive list of articles, projects, and published work can be found on my portfolio page.
History in the Making
Article in Bike magazine. “Triumph’s new Speed Twin 1200 is their latest mix of heritage and modernity. We pitch it against the 274-year-old B6318 – the longest B-road in the UK.“
US considering ban on ‘connected vehicles’ with China, Russia ties
Article for New Atlas. “An underreported proposal from the US government could see the sale and import of connected vehicle components prohibited if they’re linked to China or Russia.“
Harley’s DEI Climbdown Isn’t the Woke-ism Defeat You Think it Is
Article for Motorcycle.com. “Harley-Davidson has shelved DEI initiatives ─ but probably not because it’s giving in to right-wing activists.“
Remembering the Pickup Man
Country legend Joe Diffie did not look or act like the superstar that he was. Perhaps that’s part of what made him so great.
They’re not thinking what you think they’re thinking: Learning to understand and overcome Imposter Syndrome
Ebook produced for business consultants Talking Talent. Many of the workforce’s best and brightest are held back by a fear that they do not belong.
Boomer to Zoomer: How to Build a Successful Multigenerational Workforce
Ebook produced for business consultation company Talking Talent. The modern workplace is arguably more age-diverse than its ever been. Here’s what managers need to know.
Resume
I have more than 20 years of professional writing experience as a journalist and copywriter. You can find examples of my work in my portfolio. You can find my full resume on LinkedIn.
Career Highlights
- Contributor to more than a dozen publications and websites
- Global Content Lead at Talking Talent
- Content Director at Harley-Davidson
- Creative Copywriter at The Royal Mint
- Director at RideApart
Dancing the Polka
I am the founder and editor-in-chief of Dancing the Polka. Confusingly, it is not about dancing or music from Bohemia. Inspired by a life experience when I foolishly said no to a pageant queen, its aim is to draw attention to the positive.
Life is heartbreakingly short; its beauty is made up of the times we say yes. To motorcycles. To travel. To dancing the polka with Miss El Cajon. Whatever.
“I know words. I have the best words.”
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