Stephanie is a creative, empathetic, and passionate writer with a soft spot for inspiring people stories and all things arts and culture. Currently a freelance writer and communications strategist, Stephanie spent most of the past decade working as a public relations professional at award-winning agencies in Orlando and South Florida. She has secured impactful media coverage and crafted compelling stories for clients across a wide range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, hospitality, fashion/retail, nonprofit, home building, B2B and more. Stephanie has written everything from human interest stories, blogs, and gift guides to press releases, digital marketing materials, social media content and published articles. A South Florida native, Stephanie was the student life editor of her high school newspaper before moving to Orlando, where she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal/Organizational Communication and a minor in Marketing. During her time at UCF, she also wrote for an online Greek life publication and launched a blog of her own. Coupled with her innate passion for storytelling, Stephanie’s communication-focused education and career working with the fast-paced, ever-changing media landscape has given her an invaluable edge: she knows first-hand just how critical it is to quickly captivate a reader’s attention, retain their attention, and keep them wanting more. She believes everyone has a story worth sharing – but the real power lies in knowing how to tell it.