I write. I edit. I create. I explore. I connect. I experiment.

I write. I edit. I create. I explore. I connect. I experiment.

Hi, I’m KC.

I’m a writer and editor based in Chicago.

Editorial Work

American Healthcare Leader, May 2019 - January 2022

Leff Communications October 2021-present

Written Work

Articles about inspiring people, written to inspire people


Heidi Hackemer Proves Just How Much an Oat Can Do

An oat can make many things: sticky oatmeal, the crumbly top of an apple crisp, crunchy muesli—the list goes on. In 1994, Rickard Öste expanded the possibilities of what an oat could be even further, creating a creamy oat-based beverage that would eventually serve as the base for lattes, yogurts, ice cream, and more. His creation, Oatly, would take his homeland, Sweden, by storm, inspiring consumers to opt for a milk that was kind not only to lactose-intolerant stomachs but also the world at large.

Dan Buettner Provides the Tools for a Longer Life

What’s the secret to a longer life? Is it a perfect diet? The most expensive exercise equipment?  Botox? Anti-aging serums? That magic spring from Tuck Everlasting?

In a consumeristic world like ours, where doing this and buying that promises a longer, forever-young life, it’s hard to imagine that the true solution to increasing our longevity would be simple—or possible at all.

Movement, Nuance, and Music with Nikko Washington

Nikko Washington answered the phone on the first ring. Within the first few minutes of the call, it’s immediately clear that he is the kind of person who shows up for people. Conversation comes easy to him—he’s grounded in his intention and thoughtful with every answer, and no matter how many times he’s been asked the same question, he’s willing to offer a new perspective.

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