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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman shares how she tries to help customer service workers on the phone

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Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

‘Every person lost their job to a 3-minute video’: Ex-Rue 21 worker says she’s still owed $23,100

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Plumber shares what you should never put down your sink

‘THE WORST DRAIN BLOCKER OTHER THAN BABY WIPES’: Plumber shares what you should never put down your sink

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

McDonald's expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

‘That robot thing in the lobby’: McDonald’s expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

‘When the car that you used to draw in middle school pulls up’: Viewers divided over new electric USPS truck

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Shopper shares best to way shop at T.J. Maxx to find good deals

‘Please do be afraid to touch my bins’: Shopper shares best to way shop at T.J. Maxx to find good deals. Workers aren’t so sure

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair

‘I’ve been sitting in this chair for 15 minutes’: 2 furniture store customers argue over who gets to buy this chair. Here’s how to make sure you’ll have the upper hand

Walmart shopper calls out store for putting so many new items behind glass case—including items that are only $2

‘This is the future’: Walmart shopper calls out store for putting so many new items behind glass case—including $2 items

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Server slams customers who stay at tables to talk after paying

‘I’m not giving you no refills’: Server slams customers who stay at tables to talk after paying. It backfires

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Mechanic calls out 10,000 mile oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

‘My Camry recommends 10,000, I still do 5,000 regardless’: Mechanic calls out oil changes when Land Rover comes in with shocking problem

Amazon driver calls out company for faulty vans after hers died during 190-stop shift

‘How is this legal?’: Amazon driver calls out company for faulty vans after hers died during 190-stop shift

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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