Featured Stories
The Pastry Rebel
A feature story written for a regional lifestyle magazine highlighting the founder of a nationally recognized vegan bakery in Lincoln, Nebraska. Through narrative storytelling and in-depth interviews, the piece explored entrepreneurship, creativity and community while showcasing how one baker transformed a personal challenge into a thriving business. Published in print format for readers across Nebraska.
FACES OF BRYAN: Deb Beck, Customer Care Assistant
A human-interest feature profiling a hospital employee whose love of salsa became part of her connection with patients and visitors. The piece was shared across the organization's website, employee intranet and social media platforms to highlight workplace culture and foster connection among employees, patients and community members.
"I Know the Country. I Can Make a Difference.”
A feature story written for a regional newspaper about a Nebraskan whose work trip and visit to family in Kyiv unexpectedly coincided with the outbreak of war in Ukraine. After helping his in-laws escape to safety, he turned his attention to assisting others affected by the conflict, supporting refugee relief efforts and advocating for those impacted by the war. Published in print and online, the story used personal experiences to illuminate the human side of an international crisis.
Selected Writing
For Publications
Greg and Kari Ebel: A Story of Resilient Faith
Feature Story
A feature story profiling a family whose faith was tested through medical challenges, cancer diagnoses, the loss of a child and profound personal grief. Through personal interviews and narrative storytelling, the piece explored resilience, hope and the role faith plays during life's most difficult seasons. Published in a parish magazine serving members of the local Catholic community.
For Brands
Building the Foundation for a Western Artist
Feature Story
A feature story written as part of its alumni and community engagement efforts highlighting the unconventional career journey of a distinguished alumna who transformed a lifelong creative passion into a successful career as a Western artist. The story was published in the institution’s alumni magazine and on its website.
Holiday Leftovers: No Pie Left Behind
Blog
A conversational lifestyle blog created for a regional food and hospitality brand, focused on creative holiday leftovers and approachable seasonal cooking ideas. The piece combined personality-driven storytelling with practical content designed to feel warm, relatable and easy to read for everyday audiences.