DARIA

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking to members of the Tiny News Collective about impact metrics—my first official presentation as the founder of LF Voices Collective. It was a milestone moment. I introduced the DARIA framework—Define, Access, Report,...

Kendrick Lamar, Daria and D.C.

Anyone who knows us knows our front porch is where we feel most at home. It’s where my grandmother sipped mint juleps with friends, where my dad picked up my mom for dates, and where Olivia and I now watch the sun set while our kids play outside. It’s where the best...

Marie Davenport: Inspiring a Legacy

I first met Marie Davenport in 2011 when she walked into the H.C. Porter Gallery in Vicksburg, where I was working as the gallery director. It was one of those days where I was trying to juggle my work life with my life as a new mom. My son, Grady, was only four...

From the Front Porch

My storytelling journey began on the front porch of the house where I live today—a home rich with history and connection. This house, where my grandmother and mother grew up, has always been a gathering place for stories and reflection. As a child, I spent countless...