A self-proclaimed woman about town and proud millennial, I am a lifelong Cincinnatian with invested interest in community involvement, making friends, and having a full plate—literally and figuratively. By trade I am a Graphic Designer and creative, and in my personal life I find joy in eating like a sophisticated six-year-old, supporting local, craft beer, and being a tourist in my own city.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband and I were married in a very small, intimate courthouse elopement. We have two young daughters and a dog.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Since graduating from college I have worked as an in-house designer as well as a marketer in real estate, which is what I have settled back into most recently. I also maintain an independent website, tourdecincinnati.com, and contribute to everythingcincy.com; plus serve on local committees and boards. I love that I am able to be a designer, volunteer my time to important causes, help build community, and explore our great city.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I don’t even really know where to begin to narrow this down. It would be much easier for me to categorize by cuisine or by dish, but a few I could name would be Bacalls Cafe, Kanji OTR, and LaRosa’s.
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’m a lifetime Cincinnati except for my time attending Bowling Green State University.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Barrett Evans
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be?
Banff National Park
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I’m not much of a movie person—I’d rather watch the back of my eyelids—but I am constantly watching New Girl and Schitt’s Creek
What advice would you give to people?
Lead by example
What is something on your bucket list?
Eat loco moco in Hawaii
What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Walk the Moon or Justin Bieber or Queen
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Shuller’s Wigwam (College Hill), Brentwood Bowl, and The Chili Company
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I would love to take my friend and college roommate, Mercedes, to lunch at Findlay Market.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Accessibility. We have such wonderful parks, museums, and so many ways to support the arts. And for very inexpensive! (The food is pretty great, too.)
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully as a published children’s book author
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I initially went to college to become a Spanish teacher
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Inishmore (Aran Islands, Ireland)
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
April 1. Spring has sprung, the weather is mild, and it’s my birthday. (Which means few jokes at my expense, thankfully, because I’m not a fan of April Fools’ Day.)
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Naps
Who inspires you to be better?
My husband
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
My baby blankie
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, adventure, Cincinnati
