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About Me

I grew up in Richmond, VA and moved to Mount Pleasant, SC in 1996, where I have lived ever since. I entered the publishing world in 2010, and started Southern Flavor in 2018 as owner and publisher. We cover cuisine, lifestyles, and travel all across the South, educating foodies and travel enthusiasts on where to find the best our region has to offer. Southern Flavor has participated in the Charleston Wine & Food Festival each year since our Premier Issue in 2019.

When I’m not working, which is rare, I love spending time with family and friends, college football, food and BBQ festivals, Richmond Basketball, and live music, especially Widespread Panic out of Athens, GA.

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