Published work
Below are a collection of gift links to some of my recent articles. These should be available to read upon making a free account.
PopUp Bagels, FOMO and the viral restaurant hype cycle
When PopUp Bagels opened its first location in Atlanta, it drew massive crowds of influencers and regular folks hoping to get a taste. The only problem? It opened just a few doors down from a locally-owned bagel shop. This article looks at how influencers and the restaurant hype cycle has impacted Atlanta.
Why ‘grandma hobbies’ are making a comeback and where to do them in Atlanta
The grandma hobbies trend has been taking over the internet. I looked into why people are drawn to these analog crafts, and how it’s influencing the Atlanta arts and crafts scene.
Need a dose of whimsy? Get it at one of these metro Atlanta trinket boxes
Trinket boxes are popping up across Atlanta, from the Beltline to the suburbs. These are the people bringing whimsy to their neighborhoods.
Why metro Atlanta needs ‘third places’ — and how communities are building them
The discourse around third places and how they may or may not be disappearing is widespread. In this article, I looked at the state of Atlanta’s third places, why they’re important and how one community is working to build their own.
These Atlantans are spending big bucks on luxury fitness memberships
It seems like everyone is shelling out big bucks for luxury fitness memberships. This article takes a deep dive into why people are willing to spend the money, how it’s fitting into their social lives and why it has to cost so damn much.