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I am a writer-educator-produce grower with a PhD in Native American Studies that focused on community self-development. I've lived in Barcelona, Tokyo, Milan, New York City, and the mountains of Mexico. As you can imagine, my knowledge base and my interests are diverse, but I really enjoy the process of synthesizing information and making it digestible and usable, clear and engaging.
Have you or a loved-one faced a cancer diagnosis and been told to eat more fruit and vegetables? Adding one more should to the overwhelming pile of shoulds that a cancer patient is facing can be a non-starter. One friend told the author that "Eat more veggies," was the worst advice she'd ever heard...at that moment. "What about my comfort food that I need more than ever?" "My appetite is already off. I can't give up things that still taste good to me." "I'm too busy going to appointments, and I
Examples of my writing across several genres and formats are available on this page.
http://bykerinleighgould.wordpress.com/
One of many explainers on planting for small farms and home gardens.
https://www.treehugger.com/growing-guide-for-turnips-plant-care-tips-5190897
A deep conversation on culture, knowledge and invasive industries with leader Gloria Ushigua, leader of the Zapara women in Ecuador.
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/interview-shimano
Articles featured small farm ambience and updates tie to current events, health or environmental issues, and then circle back to a plant-based recipe related to the topic at hand.
Company: Valley Communications News
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Mainly writing explainers on growing produce. Requires legitimate sources and succinct clarity combined with a friendly and encouraging tone.
Company: Treehugger.com
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"Produce with a Purpose: So your Doctor Told You to Eat More Fruit and Vegetables...Now What?" I wrote a book on eating more produce as a way to resist cancer, full of small-farm images, seasonal recipes, and topics like how to make soup from scratch, the beauty of small plates for a compromised appetite, how to replace white sugar without giving up sweets, and how to survive the holidays while still eating for wellness.
Company: Produce with a Purpose
I worked there from / until now