Community Guidelines.
Thank you for engaging with my work! I strive to maintain transparency and authenticity behind everything that I do—especially when controversial topics are discussed and explored. My hope is that by sharing a piece of my story and perspective, we can find common ground that sparks healthy conversation.
If you’re sick and tired of the blabbering and nonsensical information spewing out from all sides of the echo chamber we’ve landed in, then this blog is for you. I cut the bullshit and get straight to the point—especially inside the comment section.
As a former Engagement Editor during the 2016 Presidential Election, I acquired not only a hell of a lot of heart for moderating online conversations, but became keenly aware of, and in tune with, the level of destruction those spaces can bring. And I think that today, we’re reaching a brink like never before.
Below are the initial guidelines to follow when engaging with me and other folks on my platform.
Be kind. I don’t expect people to agree with everything I put out, nor do I expect them to agree with other people’s comments. But I do call for kindness, civility, and mutual respect.
Keep an open mind. As a former journalist working in mid-Missouri, I had the honor and privilege to report on diverse stories from people who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage. Rule of thumb: seek to understand.
Be bold and discouraged never. Don’t hold back in sharing a different point of view. Learning to embrace uncomfortable conversations is how we grow. But before you sound off, double-check your work, please.
Thank you again, truly, for stopping by. When I was a girl, I remember knowing that I wanted to be a storyteller. I had no idea what that meant at the time, but as I look back on my life now it is starting to make perfect sense…
Sharing stories with each other is akin to sharing a piece of our heart and soul. It has the power to change minds, spark movements, and ultimately, bring us back together through shared humanity. But first, we must be willing to listen. It’s one of the most important lessons to be learned.
