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Jacky Runice
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a...ReadMore
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in culture, entertainment, food, travel and pure unadulterated fun. Jacky is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and relies on her vast experience and gray matter to produce informative, entertaining content.
Jacky Runice
Born in Bucktown (Chicago) when bulletproof was a home safety choice and not a coffee order, Jacky Runice has been knocking around Chicago as a professional print, online and broadcast journalist and editor specializing in separating the riff from the raff in culture, entertainment, food, travel and pure unadulterated fun. Jacky is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) and relies on her vast experience and gray matter to produce informative, entertaining content.
Jamie Davis Smith
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50...ReadMore
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50 countries, many of them with her children in tow. She loves visiting everything from theme parks to ancient ruins and packs strictly carry-on-only. Jamie can be reached at jamiesmithwrites@gmail.com.
Jamie Davis Smith
Jamie is a travel writer who has visited over 50 countries, many of them with her children in tow. She loves visiting everything from theme parks to ancient ruins and packs strictly carry-on-only. Jamie can be reached at jamiesmithwrites@gmail.com.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
Marlynnis a former broadcast news anchor/reporter...ReadMore
Marlynnis a former broadcast news anchor/reporter who has combined her love of writing and publishing with her passion for cooking, baking, wine, and travel. She is a cookbook author, recipe developer for food & beverage brands, and longtime food, wine, and travel writer. In 2004, she launchedUrban Bliss Life, a leading food, wine, and travel website. She is a regular guest chef on the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate'sAfternoonLiveshow,where she cooks different recipes live each month. She has also been featured as a recurring guest chef onThe Drew Barrymore Show,as well as Season 3 ofthe Magnolia Network and Chef Andrew Zimmern's TV showFamily Dinner.Her recipes have been featured inOprah.com, Martha Stewart, Shape, Eating Well, Good Housekeeping, the Pioneer Woman, and more.Marlynnis also a certified wine pro, holding a WSET 2 with Distinction certification and currently is working on her Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification. You can connect withMarlynnand find her easy, comfort food recipes, wine pairings, and foodie travel tips onUrban Bliss Lifeas well as onInstagram, and you can find her cookbooks,The Ninja FoodiPressure Cooker Meal Prep CookbookandThe Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook, in most major booksellers online and on herwebsite.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland
Marlynnis a former broadcast news anchor/reporter who has combined her love of writing and publishing with her passion for cooking, baking, wine, and travel. She is a cookbook author, recipe developer for food & beverage brands, and longtime food, wine, and travel writer. In 2004, she launchedUrban Bliss Life, a leading food, wine, and travel website. She is a regular guest chef on the Portland, Oregon ABC affiliate'sAfternoonLiveshow,where she cooks different recipes live each month. She has also been featured as a recurring guest chef onThe Drew Barrymore Show,as well as Season 3 ofthe Magnolia Network and Chef Andrew Zimmern's TV showFamily Dinner.Her recipes have been featured inOprah.com, Martha Stewart, Shape, Eating Well, Good Housekeeping, the Pioneer Woman, and more.Marlynnis also a certified wine pro, holding a WSET 2 with Distinction certification and currently is working on her Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) certification. You can connect withMarlynnand find her easy, comfort food recipes, wine pairings, and foodie travel tips onUrban Bliss Lifeas well as onInstagram, and you can find her cookbooks,The Ninja FoodiPressure Cooker Meal Prep CookbookandThe Super Easy Teen Baking Cookbook, in most major booksellers online and on herwebsite.
Meg St-Esprit
Meg St-Esprit is a journalist based in Pittsburgh...ReadMore
Meg St-Esprit is a journalist based in Pittsburgh who covers family travel, lifestyle, education, and parenting. With their four kids in tow, she and her husband love to travel anywhere and everywhere — but have a soft spot for camping and outdoor adventures. In fact, her kids are well on their way to achieving their goal of visiting all 124 state parks in Pennsylvania. Meg believes travel doesn’t need to be luxurious or costly to be valuable, and aims to share that with her audience. Meg’s work has appeared in publications such asThe New York Times, Thrillist, The Washington Post, Fodor’s, Yahoo, Good Housekeeping, Romper, and more. Follow Meg on Instagram and Twitter at @megstesprit or check out her work onhttps://megstesprit.com/
Meg St-Esprit
Meg St-Esprit is a journalist based in Pittsburgh who covers family travel, lifestyle, education, and parenting. With their four kids in tow, she and her husband love to travel anywhere and everywhere — but have a soft spot for camping and outdoor adventures. In fact, her kids are well on their way to achieving their goal of visiting all 124 state parks in Pennsylvania. Meg believes travel doesn’t need to be luxurious or costly to be valuable, and aims to share that with her audience. Meg’s work has appeared in publications such asThe New York Times, Thrillist, The Washington Post, Fodor’s, Yahoo, Good Housekeeping, Romper, and more. Follow Meg on Instagram and Twitter at @megstesprit or check out her work onhttps://megstesprit.com/
