In this episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Stacey Lastoe, a freelance writer who covers travel and lifestyle topics for Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, American Way, Travel + Leisure and more. She also contributed to Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.
In addition, Stacey is the Lead Editor for Fodor’s Finest Hotels and Fodor’s Go List 2022. A former Senior Editor with CNN Travel, Stacey won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain’s “Little Los Angeles,” a digital series produced for Explore Parts Unknown.
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Tune in to this charming and gracious journalist who shares her thoughts on:
How she transitioned from being at CNN to a full-time freelance writer covering different topics for various audiences.
Why she is interested in doing more hotel stories, and why she believes that properties with a great amount of outside space will thrive.
How her favorite features focus on topics she deeply cares about and involve interviewing multiple sources.
Why pitches to her should include why the story is relevant right now, statistics and photos for visual storytelling.
Why she thinks that individuals who are truly passionate about hospitality and not simply well-trained are moving the industry forward.
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