While I love the thrill of booking my next scuba diving adventure, discovering the latest breakthrough for honeybees, or watching a rare heirloom flower bloom in my garden, my “why” for writing has always been larger than those joys. In the natural world, I’ve found meaning and connection. Through my work, I have the opportunity to share that connection with others, whether it’s encouraging others to start a seed swap to help preserve diversity, inspiring people to move off-grid, or teaching folks how to support efforts to end parrot trafficking. It’s my hope that I can help readers fall in love with and learn to protect this blue planet. 

I practice what I preach and am dedicated to making my business as sustainable as possible. My office and home run on solar power. I prioritize eco-friendly travel options, and I work with like-minded brands and publications. I also adhere to a strict no-AI policy because no amount of editing help or computer software is worth trading for my neighbor’s clean drinking water.