Bio
Karla is a freelance writer who is on a quest to help readers lead more joyful, balanced, colorful, and delicious lives. She specializes in how-to food and drink content (which sometimes involves recreating Ina Garten recipes—5 stars!), insider travel guides, translating scientific studies and expert interviews into understandable terms, and trend coverage. Karla is a 17-year magazine industry veteran, with experience at other national publications like BHG, Allrecipes, Southern Living, VERANDA, Bon Appetit, Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, and more.
Experience
Karla began her career at FITNESS magazine in 2010. During the following 8 years, she worked at a wide variety of publications full-time, including Better Homes & Gardens and Recipe.com. From search engine optimization to features for print to video strategy, she has a diverse background in the various aspects that help service journalism come to life. At the start of 2019, Karla chose to pursue full-time writing, with a focus on food, drink, wellness, and travel.
Education
Karla double majored in magazine journalism and kinesiology at Iowa State University and graduated summa cum laude. She also passed her level one sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers, received her personal trainer certification through NASM and group fitness instructor certification through AFAA.