I’ve called Mount Juliet home since 2011 (it's the town I've lived the longest in), and over the years, it’s become so much more than just the place we live - it’s where we’ve built our life.
It’s where my husband and I are raising our children, where neighbors have become lifelong friends, and where a growing city still somehow manages to feel deeply personal. There’s a rhythm to this community - one rooted in connection, generosity, and pride - and it’s something I’ve cherished from the very beginning.
Mount Juliet is the kind of place where people show up for one another. It’s in the small moments - a familiar face in the dance hallway, a quick conversation in the grocery store (or, in my case, at Homegoods or Target) a community that rallies when it matters most. That sense of belonging is something I’ve never taken for granted - something I never had growing up in the Chicagoland area, and it’s a big part of why this role means so much to me.
That’s what makes stepping into the role of editor for Mount Juliet City Lifestyle such a meaningful full-circle moment.
For the past 15 years, my career has been built around storytelling…Just from behind the scenes. As the founder of Elicity Public Relations, a Nashville-based entertainment and philanthropic publicity agency, I’ve had the opportunity to help artists, organizations, and brands share their stories on a national scale.
What began in 2011 as a passion for supporting independent artists has grown into a firm representing talent across country, Christian, Americana, bluegrass, pop, and comedy, as well as major events and philanthropic initiatives. Along the way, I’ve worked with artists like Ben Rector, Mason Ramsey, Brandon Lake, and Easton Corbin, and partnered with figures and organizations including MLB star Jake Burger (Texas Rangers) and Hop On A Cure - helping bring meaningful stories and missions to a broader audience.
Through that work, I’ve been fortunate to help secure coverage across national platforms including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Forbes, HuffPost, and People, along with features tied to major cultural moments and campaigns. I’ve also supported appearances on shows like LIVE with Kelly & Mark, Good Morning America, TODAY, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and CBS Mornings, helping clients step into national conversations in ways that feel both authentic and impactful.
Those experiences have shaped not only my career, but my perspective - reinforcing that the most powerful stories aren’t just the biggest ones, but the ones that resonate.
But at its core, my work has never just been about headlines.
It’s always been about people.
It’s about the artist chasing a dream, the organization serving others, and the everyday moments that deserve to be seen and celebrated.
And that’s exactly what drew me to this role.
This magazine is an opportunity to turn that same lens toward the place I call home - to highlight the small businesses, families, and individuals who are shaping Mount Juliet in ways both big and small. It’s about capturing the heart of this community and sharing it in a way that feels authentic, uplifting, and lasting.
Because while my career has taken me into studios, green rooms, national media outlets, and onto red carpets, the stories that matter most are often the ones happening right here in our own backyard.
I’m incredibly honored to be part of Mount Juliet City Lifestyle, and even more grateful to help tell the story of a community I love so deeply.