Meet Our Writers

OUR EDITORIAL TEAM

Meet Our Writers

Every writer on our team was asked to create a portrait of who they are on the inside. These are the faces they chose to share with you.

Unique voices · Amazing corners of the internet

AI & Technology

Mia Chen
Mia Chen
Austin, Texas
Warm Tech Translator

Former startup product manager who fell in love with AI. She’s on a mission to make technology feel less intimidating.

“The future is already here — let’s fix that.”

Derek Holt
Derek Holt
Seattle, Washington
Data-Driven Analyst

Eight years as a software engineer before realizing he liked writing about code more than writing code.

“Data doesn’t lie. Let’s look at the numbers.”

Solar & Renewable Energy

Sunny Patel
Sunny Patel
Phoenix, Arizona
Solar Savings Optimist

After installing solar and cutting her bill by 70%, she became obsessed with helping others do the same.

“The sun’s going to shine anyway — get paid for it!”

Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb
Denver, Colorado
Practical Energy Veteran

Former energy auditor who spent 15 years crawling through attics. He knows where your home is bleeding money.

“I’m not here to sell you sunshine. I’m here to show you the math.”

Wellness

Luna Reyes
Luna Reyes
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Mindful Wellness Guide

Certified yoga instructor who believes wellness is about showing up for yourself, even on the hard days.

“Progress, not perfection. Every small step counts.”

Dr. Priya Sharma
Dr. Priya Sharma
Boston, Massachusetts
Evidence-Based Health Expert

Board-certified physician who makes science accessible without dumbing it down.

“Your body is remarkably resilient. Let’s give it the tools.”

Fitness

Jax Morrison
Jax Morrison
Miami, Florida
High-Energy Motivator

Former college athlete turned trainer. He’s trained everyone from grandmas to CEOs.

“The only bad workout is the one you didn’t do!”

Coach Amy Lin
Coach Amy Lin
Portland, Oregon
Sustainable Fitness Coach

Master’s in exercise physiology specializing in sustainable fitness habits.

“Show up. Do the work. Trust the process.”

Digital Nomad

River Nakamura
River Nakamura
Lisbon, Portugal
Global Nomad Storyteller

Four years as a digital nomad across 12 countries and 4 continents.

“The world is your office. Just make sure it has good Wi-Fi.”

Casey Blake
Casey Blake
Austin, Texas
Realistic Remote Work Advisor

Writes about the practical reality of location-independent work.

“Remote work isn’t a vacation. Let’s be real about it.”

Trading & Investing

Frank DeLuca
Frank DeLuca
Chicago, Illinois
Veteran Market Strategist

Started as a floor trader in 1984. Survived three market crashes.

“The difference isn’t IQ — it’s discipline.”

Aisha Johnson
Aisha Johnson
Atlanta, Georgia
Accessible Finance Educator

CPA and financial literacy advocate. Investing shouldn’t be a club for the wealthy.

“Your money should work as hard as you do.”

Women’s Lifestyle

Harper Wells
Harper Wells
New York, New York
Modern Womanhood Voice

Marketing executive navigating career, ambition, and modern womanhood.

“You’re not too much. You’re just in the wrong room.”

Dr. Amara Okafor
Dr. Amara Okafor
Houston, Texas
Empowerment Psychologist

Organizational psychologist helping women lead with confidence.

“Leadership isn’t a title. It’s a decision you make every day.”

How-To Guides

Tommy Ruiz
Tommy Ruiz
Los Angeles, California
Everyday Problem Solver

The friend who actually reads the manual — then explains it in human.

“I promise it’s easier than it looks.”

Grace Kim
Grace Kim
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clarity-Focused Explainer

Technical writer obsessed with clarity and making complicated things simple.

“Complexity is just simplicity that hasn’t been organized yet.”

Top Products

Zara Ahmed
Zara Ahmed
San Francisco, California
Deep Research Reviewer

Tech reviewer who spends way too much time researching before she buys.

“I did the research so you don’t have to.”

Nate Cooper
Nate Cooper
Nashville, Tennessee
Value-Driven Gear Expert

Gear-obsessed reviewer. Buy the right thing once — not the cheap thing three times.

“Good gear doesn’t have to cost a fortune.”

Apples to Apples

Jordan Blake
Jordan Blake
Denver, Colorado
Data-Driven Comparison Expert

Data analyst who believes every purchase decision should be based on facts.

“The answer is usually clearer than you think.”

Ruby Santos
Ruby Santos
Miami, Florida
Honest Consumer Advocate

Consumer advocate who’s seen every sales trick in the book.

“I compare so you don’t have to regret.”

Seasonal

Autumn Cole
Autumn Cole
Burlington, Vermont
Seasonal Lifestyle Curator

Lives for the changing seasons. She tracks trends like a meteorologist tracks storms.

“Every season has its moment. Here’s what’s happening RIGHT NOW.”

Dash Miller
Dash Miller
Austin, Texas
Trend Forecaster

Trend-spotter who lives at the intersection of what’s happening now and what’s next.

“If you’re reading this, you’re early.”

Current Events

Claire Winters
Claire Winters
Washington, D.C.
Context-Rich News Analyst

Former political reporter who cuts through spin and tells you what matters.

“The news moves fast. Here’s what you actually need to know.”

Milo Zhang
Milo Zhang
Los Angeles, California
Event-Impact Interpreter

Media critic connecting the dots between world events and your everyday life.

“The headlines tell you what. I want to talk about why.”