Interviews and Profiles

From doormen and chefs to collectors and cable car gripmen, I love getting people talking—and turning those conversations into stories that make you glad you clicked. These profiles explore what people are passionate about and how they’ve carved out uniquely memorable places in the world

Featured work:

  • Meet Gordon Phipps, 450 Sutter’s Traffic CopNob Hill Gazette
    A profile of the doorman at San Francisco’s iconic medical building—equal parts concierge, gatekeeper, and neighborhood legend.

  • These People Have the Coolest Jobs in San FranciscoThrillist

    A feature spotlighting locals with jobs that are anything but ordinary—from an award-winning cable car gripman to a penguin caretaker at the California Academy of Sciences.

  • Inside the Harris Guitar Collection: Interview with L. John Harris – Nob Hill Gazette

    A look inside one of the world’s most remarkable collections of classical and flamenco guitars—tucked inside a quiet corner of S.F.'s Conservatory of Music and uniquely designed to be played, not just admired.

  • Boulevard of Dreams: Chef Nancy Oakes ProfileGulf Shore Magazine

    An in-depth profile of Chef Nancy Oakes, highlighting her pioneering role in California cuisine and the evolution of her Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant, Boulevard.


Nob Hill Gazette – Meet Gordon Phipps, 450 Sutter’s Traffic Cop

Thrillist – These People Have the Coolest Jobs in San Francisco

Nob Hill Gazette – Inside the Harris Guitar Collection

Gulf Shore Magazine – Chef Nancy Oakes Profile