Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
School
Louisiana State University
Expertise
Trend forecasting, Restaurant reviews, Mixology
- Masie was nominated for a Diamond Journalism Award by the Arkansas Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
- She previously covered small businesses and local restaurants for both magazines and newspapers.
- Her knowledge and interest in history has sparked a passion for trend prediction, whether it surrounds food, fashion, or design.
Experience
Masie discovered her interest in journalism at a young age, first attempting to kickstart a campaign for a student newspaper at her middle school. Once she reached college, she finally had the opportunity to explore her passion. Through her time working at the LSU Reveille as an entertainment writer, she gained valuable experience in writing, interviewing, and AP style. Soon, her work also brought her to KLSU, the school's radio station, where she began writing album and concert reviews. Since then, her articles have appeared in publications such as The Daily Advertiser, inRegister Magazine, and The Courier. She uses her lived experience and natural curiosity as inspiration for her writing for the site.
Education
Masie has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Louisiana State University.
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