I just received the latest copy of Business Black Box, which includes a piece I wrote on the hospitality industry in the Upstate. I learned a lot about how big of an economic impact this industry has in our area. Every tax dollar spent on travel and tourism generates $2.67 in income for South Carolina. [...]

Be sure to grab your copy of the January issue of Belle while you still can! It’s a great issue full of fun pieces like how to add years to your life. (Flossing really works people!) There’s an artist profile on a local florist and our Girl Talk features an inspiring local mom who just [...]

I love seeing Ambassador International books featured in magazines almost as much as I love seeing my own work published in a glossy. The December issue of Nashville Lifestyles magazine features The Shamrock and Peach: A Culinary Journey From the North of Ireland to the American South. It’s at the top of the list of [...]

I’m excited to announce that I’ve started writing at a new blog: Money Crashers. My first post features an interview with Jim DeBetta whom I met at Ali Brown’s recent Shine conference. I talked to Jim about how to get your products featured on HSN or QVC. According to the site, Money Crashers “strives to [...]

The December issue of Belle is out and it’s definitely one of my favorites! I was able to interview Miss South Carolina Bree Boyce. She has an incredible story. She was severely overweight and at the age of 17 went to the doctor for knee pain. He told her to lose weight and gave her [...]

If you’ve already registered for my upcoming free webinar– THANK YOU! If not– what are you waiting for? Join my sister, Stephanie Storm-Robertson, and I on Wednesday, January 4 at 4pmEST (please note the new time!) for a free one-hour webinar on starting your own successful online business on a budget. Stephanie Storm-Robertson, founder of [...]

I’m rounding out 2011 with a double appearance in REDBOOK– including an article on my talented sister Stephanie. When my editor emailed asking if I had any pitches for stories that highlight the upside of a down economy it took me a few minutes to realize that the best story was in my own family. [...]

I love working with new magazines so I’m excited to share my article in the November issue of Town magazine with you. Town is a local magazine based in the Upstate of South Carolina. In fact, their offices are one floor below mine in the Innovate Building! I have had the opportunity recently to get [...]

Michelle Duggar is expecting! Again! This will be baby number 20 for the Duggar family. I admit that I was once a naysayer, wondering why this family felt the need to be so large. I thought surely they had to be a drain on society, but I was completely wrong. I interviewed Michelle this summer [...]

November Belle is on stands now and it’s all about giving back! Here are some of the highlights: Our Girl Talk column features an inspiring young lady who received a service award from Governor Nikki Haley. I wrote a piece on the Junior League of Spartanburg’s six decades of service. I also wrote a piece [...]

I’ve been very busy supporting, organizing and promoting author events this month. A project I’m very excited about is The Shamrock and Peach, a cookbook by Judith McLoughlin. It’s a culinary fusion of traditional Northern Ireland and the American South. Last week we attended a promotional event at the Commerce Club in Atlanta sponsored by [...]

Pick up the latest issue of REDBOOK and read my article on how you can be a part of solving the water crisis. There are six easy ways highlighted in the piece. I got the opportunity to interview many amazing people who are changing the world by bringing clean water to those who need it [...]

Once again it slipped my mind to announce that October Belle is on stands. But the good news is that you can still pick up a copy and as always, it’s free! The October issue is full of great gems like tips on taking fall fashion risks, a profile of Mary Chapin Carpenter, and a [...]

I normally try to avoid getting into political debates, but I don’t like the fact that I’m being pulled into one without my choice. The Occupy Wall Street protestors are calling themselves the 99%– the majority of Americans outside of the country’s wealthiest 1%. They say they’re against corporate greed and social inequality. I may [...]

Have plans tonight? We hope you’ll join us at The Channel in downtown Greenville for a unique, meaningful experience benefiting Water of Life! Reality Check starts at 6pm and admission is $10. With your admission you’ll have the chance to interact with more than a dozen reality stars from your favorite shows including The Bachelorette, [...]

A billion people in the world don’t have access to clean drinking water. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you see those ten digits and three commas: 1,000,000,000. But last month I was able to put a face to the water crisis. It was a serious toddler name Maury; Rufus, a hardworking father; and caring [...]

The September issue of Belle is now on stands. Be sure to grab a copy for tips on the best “age erasers” from beauty guru Lindsey Holder. I also wrote a piece on five historic spots worth visiting in the Upstate. Our Girl Talk features the lovely Courtney Tollison, historian for the Upcountry History Museum. [...]

As a television reporter I loved covering funerals. I know that sounds odd, but I saw it as an extreme honor, one of the final public opportunities to share a person with the world. I covered many funerals: soldiers, police officers, dignitaries. They were usually never people I knew in real life, only people I [...]

My latest article for Business Black Box is out. It’s called “The Next Big Thing.” I interviewed several local and national business leaders and entrepreneurs about a new program that is launching right here in the Upstate. Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas, and a select few are invited to attend a summer boot camp where they [...]

Yes, August Belle is out… I feel a little bad sharing this news now since it’s so belated. But I was in Africa for ten days with no Internet access, so hopefully that counts for something. August Belle will help you tap into your artistic side. We’ve got a feature on why sewing isn’t just [...]

Need something fun to do Friday? Head to The Channel in downtown Greenville for a book launch party! Ambassador International author Gene Krcelic will be reading from his new book Loves Like a Hurricane. Plus DecembeRadio will be performing and artist Jared Emerson will do a live painting. All that for just $5!

My husband and I are part of a team heading to Liberia, West Africa tomorrow to assist in well-drilling projects for Water of Life. It’s hard to believe that this is actually happening. I’ve been passionate about bringing clean water to Third World countries for years now and I’ve dreamed of witnessing that moment when [...]

This weekend The Today Show flew my four best friends and I out to New York City for a segment with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford. It was the most amazing experience and I’m still processing it all! A Today Show producer saw our article in The Wall Street Journal last month and thought [...]

The International Christian Retail Show is happening in Atlanta. My husband runs Ambassador International’s US office in Greenville, South Carolina. My role in the company is to work on publicity for many of his authors. I’ve spent the last couple of months preparing for the show, creating media kits and setting up interviews for them [...]