Team

Meet the team at NwP:

Way back in the 90’s, NwP founder Al Cattabiani started a company, Wellspring, whose goal was to bring useful information on holistic living to the mainstream. Through a series of odd twists, Wellspring became a distributor of high-end arthouse and foreign-language films. It was lovely, but Al never forgot Wellspring’s original idea; and is finally taking another shot. Maybe this time he’ll get it right…

Cindy Grogan is a longtime freelance writer, having worked in a ton of different industries, writing a ton of different things. Her background in radio is a natural fit for her love of music – anything from the Beatles to Hank Williams, Sr. to Prokofiev. A rabid consumer of pop culture, metaphysics and politics, Cindy finds the smartass tendencies that once got her grounded now serve her well in Facebook arguments. Oh, and she also loves cats.

Allison Rapp’s first concert was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at age 14, and since then she has been a full-time rock n’ roller. She lives, writes, and works on documentary film in New York City. When she’s not at a concert or spinning vinyl, she tweets from @allisonrapp22.

Allison Whitehead is a full-time writer, working on various blog posts, articles, and associated projects for clients in the UK and beyond. She’s on Twitter and you can also reach her on LinkedIn. When she’s not working, she cooks, she reads, she tries to grow things in the garden… with some success. Occasionally. If things are going well.

April Hanna is a recent graduate from Ramapo College of New Jersey majoring in communications and writing. Born in May (not April), she enjoys writing poetry, creative nonfiction, and biographical sketches. April is also an avid supporter of the Oxford comma. You can find April writing custom poetry on @venmopoems.

Ellen Fagan is a forever New Yorker, long-time Greenwich Village resident, and vintage Duke University graduate with hippie-esque leanings. The best description of Ellen was given to her by a sardonic lawyer during the voir dire of one of her myriad Jury Duty stints: “…housewife, mom, voracious reader, freelance writer, copy editor, jewelry designer, and frequent cyber-sleuth.”

An admitted media junkie, Greg Boegner grew up in Houston obsessing over “The Brady Bunch” and Mad Magazine. Feeding his addiction further, he studied journalism, film, and TV, and moved to the center of his world Hollywood. After 20 years in “the biz” (including a business meeting with crush Marcia Brady), he relocated to southern Portugal, spending days streaming Netflix, eating pastel de nata, and developing his digital platform Portugal Confidential.

John Arena comes from a long line of expert pizza artisans. He’s crafted pizza for several US presidents and runs one of Las Vegas’ most successful pizza restaurant chains.

Marybeth Connaughton has written for art and culture publications both in the U.S. and abroad. She loves art, literature, travel, music, and finding ways to communicate these passions without making her friends’ eyes glaze over. You can find her pretending to participate in social interactions while secretly Shazaming.

Michael Sarno has a Bachelor’s degree in history so you know he takes the history of music seriously. An avid student of 20th-century rock, he spends his time writing/researching underappreciated stories and resurfacing unforgettable anecdotes. Michael currently resides in Boston and can be reached at MikeSarno27@Gmail.com and followed at @vanzkantdanz on Instagram.

Sharon Oliver is a freelance writer and cozy mystery novelist. A native northerner currently living somewhere in the south, she loves British detective shows and will cover and defend (especially funk) music-related news to the bitter end because this is One Nation Under A Groove. Twitter: @olivershar7

Stephanie Brandhuber is a freelance film, arts, and culture writer based in London. Deciding to ignore childhood warnings that too much movie-watching would give her square eyes, she went on to gain a Master’s Degree in Film Studies from King’s College London and loves discussing the artistic merits of George Kuchar films with anyone who’ll listen. Other achievements include performing tight-rope in a French circus, successfully cooking a soufflé, and being able to do a moderately good Scottish accent.

Denise Lim is a freelance writer and blogger. As a writer, she writes about animals, films, and environmental sustainability. When she is not writing, she obsesses over the cuteness of her rescued pets, re-watches her favorite movie for the umpteenth time or otherwise tends to her proud compost-grown edible garden. You can find her on her blog, Denise Who Writes.

Mickey Z. can be found on Instagram. He is also the founder of Helping Homeless Women – NYC, offering direct relief to women on the streets of New York City. To help him grow this project, please spread the word!

Frances Sheridan Goulart is a personal chef ( The Green Apron), artist, yoga/pilates coach, and the author of numerous books including SUPER IMMUNITY FOODS. She lives in Ridgefield, CT. Her website is Greenapronridgefield.com

Heather Grant is a recent English Language and Literature graduate from Northern England (where rainy days mean lots of reading!) and a freelance writer on all thing’s health and wellbeing. She loves cooking vegan food (@hangryvegan_ on insta), yoga, baby turtles, dancing like nobody’s watching, and drinking too much coffee. You can find her work @writtenbyheather on Facebook and @heather_written on Twitter. Her website is https://writtenbyheather.wixsite.com/website

Judy Rae Brooks is a television and radio personality who created and co-hosted Healing Quest, the TV series on PBS stations across the country. Judy started her broadcast career in radio & returned to her first love 3 years ago co-hosting Healing Quest on iHeart Radio. When not working she and Roy spend time with friends & family which includes – 4 sons, 8 grandchildren and her daughters-in-love. Her latest adventure is launching a new podcast “Wild Woman Wisdom” her intention – HAVE FUN – sharing some of what she’s learned in the media, healing arts & life! WildWomanWisdom.org

Five-time Billboard Award-winning media personality Valerie Smaldone is a theatre, food, lifestyle, and entertainment enthusiast. She is a celebrity interviewer, accomplished voice-over artist and actress. Catch Valerie’s radio show “Bagels and Broadway with Valerie Smaldone” Saturday mornings at 9 on AM970, focusing on theatre, food, and great conversation. On television, she hosts shows on Ch.13, WLIW and NJTV, and she can be seen on various episodic tv programs. A live event emcee, moderator, and “Voice of God” at events and award ceremonies, Valerie is also an adjunct instructor at School of Visual Arts, as well as a private talent coach and sought-after speaker.

Ana Marković is a freelance writer based in Novi Sad, Serbia. After reading every Sherlock Holmes book there is, she decided to get a hat, a pipe, and a degree in English. What she loves most are her family, friends, and the Beatles, not necessarily in that order. When she’s not writing, she’s either at the movies or baking/eating cakes.

Silvi Demirasi is a freelance writer and editor based in Washington D.C. She specializes in writing about health & wellness, culture, and the chaotic grab bag that is human behavior. When she’s not writing, she’s experimenting with flavors in the kitchen and cataloging her findings on her plant-based food pairing website, Sprout & Spice.

Liz Bailey is a freelance writer for hire who offers ghostwriting, copywriting, and blogging services. She lives in amazing Austin, Texas. She is a mother and step-mother, a coffee lover, and yoga enthusiast. She has a master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and when she isn’t writing or momming, she can be found working as a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist. Her specialty is parenting, communication disorders, healthy living, and personal growth. Check her out at elizabethmarycreative.com.

Laurie Riihimaki is a full-time freelance writer, editor, and busy-bee covering topics such as sex and relationships, holistic medicine and self-care, and career and personal development. Laurie’s background and studies with theatre in Boston, London, and New York City have helped her to create a fun, comical voice that she utilizes in her writing. When she is not writing for work, Laurie puts time into developing novels, poetry, and personal essays. And when she isn’t writing she is spending time directing, acting, painting, exploring nature, reading, or spending time with family and her dog, of course.

Carol Benton, B.M.Ed., M.M., D.M.A., is a retired music educator and college professor. In retirement, she continues to work part-time as a church musician along with pursuing a new career in freelance writing. See what Carol’s up to by visiting her blog Scribbling Boomer, or email Carol at carolbenton@scribblingboomer.com.

Erik Brown: Work out fanatic, martial artist, student, MBA, and connoisseur of useless information. CantWriteToSaveMyLife@yahoo.com

Breana Koch is a freelance writer living in Boise, ID. As a millennial who has done her fair share of shoestring budgeting, she enjoys writing about how to keep balanced in all aspects of life – at no extra cost. Interested in looking at more of Breana’s work? Visit her website Wordscaper, or email her at breana@breanakoch.com.

Kim Clark is a freelance writer and former iHeart and CNN Radio Network News anchor.

Katy Watson is a freelance copywriter and blogger, mother of two children, and a less-than-average cook. Born in England but currently sunning it up in southern California, she enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, and getting the kids to amuse themselves. Follow her misadventures at https://www.completemummery.com or get in touch at https://www.katysoffice.com.

Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today’s most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. He is widely credited with returning the term “New Age” to respectable use and is among the few occult writers whose work touches the bases of academic scholarship, national journalism, and subculture cred. Mitch is a 2020 writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library, lecturer-in-residence at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life; The Miracle Club; and his latest The Miracle Habits.

Naima Karp is a New York City native and currently resides in Toronto, Canada with a remote career as a writer. She’s been completing content for nearly a decade on all things empowerment, relationship, fashion, and lifestyle-related. She has roots in many pots, being 1/2 Russian and 1/2 Pakistani, and hopes to learn as much as she can about other cultures while developing her presence as an author further.

Alicen Grey is a chaotic writer whose work has enjoyed viral success and earned numerous competitions and prizes. Once acclaimed for her radical feminist writing, she has recently transitioned to covering esoteric and metaphysical topics. You can keep up with her shenanigans by following her Instagram @alicen.grey or by joining her mailing list.

Amelia McDonald is a freelance writer based in New York City. When she’s not in the throes of writing compelling copy, she’s usually lounging on a park bench with a book or snuggled up under blankets aimlessly flicking through Netflix.

Elaina Garcia is a published writer in various niches. She has been studying and practicing plant medicine and natural healing for 15 years now. A New York native living far from her old home, she lives a sustainable lifestyle in her tiny home! Her writing career began a little over 4 years ago starting at the bottom and working her way up. Elaina is the author of children’s educational books and a content creator with work on various sites.

Lara Cwass is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont with a B.A in Jazz Guitar Performance and a minor in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Since May of 2018, she has worked as a Standardized Patient, coaching students of the University of Vermont College of Medicine in how to perform physical examinations and carry out office encounters with future patients. Lara takes deep pleasure in finding new ways to care for her mind and body, with a special interest in meditation, exercise, and healthy eating. On the weekends, she can be seen performing with various musical groups, singing and playing guitar around Burlington, VT.

Rachna Singh is a Freelance Writer by passion and an Educationist by profession. She currently resides in New Delhi, India. She defines the earthly state of her human existence, only for the love of travel, fashion, history, art, and culture. A gypsy soul, she loves holidaying at unexplored places and is fascinated by how fellow humans engage and inspire each other.

Wahu Kariuki – Content writer with a Bachelor’s degree in education specializing in English/Literature. In both careers, she is driven by her passion towards acknowledging diversity in people. This way, her work seeks to reiterate the essence of autonomy and granting people autonomy.

Erin McCluskey Originally from Connecticut, Erin McCluskey is a freelance writer, actor, and filmmaker living in New Orleans, Louisiana. Erin graduated from Tulane University in 2013 with a double major in Psychology and Theater Performance. Her educational background in psychology has enabled her to work within the mental health field specializing in emotional and mental wellness through crisis support and coping skills development. When she’s not working, Erin enjoys creating her own original sketch comedy pieces and seeking out all the best cheese boards the city has to offer.

Odelia C. is a Christian, singer, teacher, writer, and avid reader. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She enjoys making music, gardening, practicing martial arts, and spending time with her family. Contact her at GirlSetFree@protonmail.com.

Gina Kelly is a freelance wellness and lifestyle writer. She specializes in copywriting, content writing, and editing. When Gina isn’t writing, you can find her hiking the hills of northern New Jersey or reading historical fiction. Connect with her on Twitter @GinaNicoleKelly or visit her website, www.ginanicolekelly.com.

Sydney Poe is a professional copy/content writer, digital marketer, and narrative brand strategist based out of central New Jersey. When not writing, you can find her binge-watching my favorite comfort shows on Netflix, cooking (badly), *attempting* to better herself with practices like yoga and meditation, or spending time with her adorable (she’s biased) pup, Marty. Have a question for Sydney? You can get in touch with her at https://twitter.com/sydneyannnie or https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-poe/.

Kaarina Vanderkamp: I am a writer and freelance writer. My niche: Mental & Physical Health; Complementary & Alternative Health; Spirituality & Lifestyle. I have 20+ years of experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse – specialized in Addiction. I have a BSc in Herbal Medicine and teach workshops to enhance knowledge of herbal medicine and the identification of herbs.
https://www.kaarinavanderkamp.com and https://kaarinasherbs.wordpress.com

Lisa Parsons is a nomadic copy and content writer as well as a personal trainer based in Australia, but frequently drifting around the world. She specializes in travel, mental health, fitness, and culture. You can find her portfolio here. Lisa enjoys wine, puzzles, compartmentalized aeroplane food, and a good crosswords.

Catherine Smith is a research writer based in the UK and she is passionate about sharing the practical science of psychological wellbeing and mindful living through her work. You can follow some of her work at www.theflourishingprogramme.co.uk or contact her on Facebook.

Kimmy Luongo is a certified nutrition coach and freelance writer of healthy lifestyles and wellness specializing in foods, fitness, and family. Through her stories, she inspires her readers to get creative in the kitchen, move every day, and enjoy the sunshine. For more inspiration, follow Kimmy on IG and FB @EatToFeelGreat   Website: https://eattofeelgreat.com/

Benjamin Roussey is from Sacramento, CA but now lives in Arizona. His bachelor’s degree is from CSUS (1999) where he was on a baseball pitching scholarship and he completed 4 years in the US Navy. He has an MBA in Global Management from the Univ. of Phoenix (2006). He has worked everywhere from small businesses to large corporations, and also for public agencies. He has lived in South Korea and Saudi Arabia where he was an ESL instructor. Benjamin has a tremendous work ethic and is quite focused. Now he writes professionally for several clients that cover one sector of our economy to another and has been doing this since 2010. Currently he lives in the Phoenix area. He enjoys sports, movies, reading, and current events when he is not working online.

Stewart J. Lawrence is a trained sociologist and a Washington, D.C.-based consultant and policy analyst. He writes frequently on science and public health issues with a special focus on at-risk communities.

Martin Tremblay is a Freelance Writer & Content Strategist from Seattle with 4 years of experience in creating different types of keyword-rich content for clients in various industries.  As a writer, he is passionate about providing natural living advice in order to help others find alternative ways towards a healthier lifestyle. You can find more about him on his Linkedin 

J. Maurice: I am a linguaphile, writer, editor, and educator from New York City. Passionate about natural living, spirituality, and socio-cultural issues, I have written on a wide variety of topics, ranging from politics to holistic wellness and parenting. With a background in curriculum writing and teaching in diverse settings, I have been involved in several grassroots activist projects as well. My hobbies include music, art, gardening, cooking, and hiking. Writing samples can be found at scribewritingservices.wordpress.com.

Rebecca Clayton is a professional writer and midwestern transplant who currently lives in Texas. Currently, she writes for several different clients to serve a variety of content needs. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys long-distance running, attempting to perfect the cheesecake, and collecting houseplants. You can read more of her work at rebeccaclaytonwriting.com.

Claire Adas is a writer living and working in Lambertville, NJ. She writes about food, art, film, music, and life on her blog Out of the Ordinary. 

Kaillaby is a health and wellness blogger from NYC. Her passions include yoga, journaling, and being in nature. Her desire to guide people to happiness and general well-being was inspired by her own struggles with anxiety and mental health. She administrates happiness-over-everything.com, a lifestyle blog that uses essays and daily newsletters to motivate people to become the best versions of themselves.  You can follow her on IG @happinessovereverythingblog or Twitter @kaillaby. Happy healing!

J.L.Newman is a freelance writer, book nerd, and author who has lived a colorful and adventurous life on two continents. He has traveled to fifteen countries, worked in hotels, restaurants, bars, falconry centers, offices, volunteering, house design, factory production, animal care, manual labor, and various other trades. His interests range from the obscure to the insane and his imagination has a world of its own. Through his writing, he continues his adventures and is keen to explore new topics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-l-newman-768b28b9/

George E. Shuman is a longstanding Vermont novelist, newspaper and magazine columnist, and former high school English language arts teacher. His human-interest columns have appeared twice monthly in Central Vermont’s largest paper for nearly thirty years and in The Sturbridge Times, a Massachusetts-based magazine, for eight. George’s novels, “The Smoke and Mirrors Effect,” “A Corner Café,” and his most recent, “Cemetery Bridge” are available in Kindle and paperback versions at Amazon.com. George resides in Barre with his beloved wife. The couple is the parents of five, grandparents of twelve, and great-grandparents of two… so far.

Laura Le Roux is a homeschooling mom of 4, writer, eco-warrior, and business owner. Between educating her children, she writes blog posts, social media content, and anything else her clients might need. When she has a moment for herself, she can be found doing yoga, baking or pottering around in her garden.

Azalea loves to write as she finds fulfillment in reaching out and helping others through her own little way in the gigantic digital world. Sending love and kindness. Namaste.

Miranda Moore is a freelance writer specializing in health and wellness, love and relationships, disabilities, CBD, and more. She has produced content for dating apps, small businesses, skincare companies, and more. When Miranda isn’t writing, she is usually playing with her dog, reading a good book, or watching anime.

Thiel Brook accidentally became a writer when he sought some extra cash in college, and this happy accident has shaped his life in ways he couldn’t imagine. He may have a slight obsession with potted plants, but he’s mostly a normal guy. He prefers writing to speaking. When he is not wrist-deep in a pot with dirt on his hands, he spends most of his time writing professionally and working on personal projects. He’s an avid soccer fan and a novice Ages of Empire player.

I am Blue Bliss Coach, a professional ballet dancer trained with New York City Ballet, a relationship expert, a lifestyle journalist, and a writer of poetry & spirituality. As a Pre-med Psychology graduate, I aim to help all my clients and students live life with a positive mindset and a balanced lifestyle.For more on self-love tips, affirmations, spiritual healing, mindful movement, and mental health guidance, come join the tribe via my websiteInstagram, and Twitter 

Carly Bush is a professional copywriter and content writer with a specific passion for the lifestyle and wellness space. Born and raised in southern Ontario, Canada, she works with clients across North America, helping them to tell their brand stories with eloquence and consistency. She also writes short fiction and is currently working on her first novel.

Gene Glarosh is a freelance writer and copyeditor. He is published in The Caledonian Record and maintains a blog on Medium. He enjoys meeting new people and helping them tell their stories. You can connect with him at geneglarosh@gmail.com.

Winona Walker is the proud mother of two children, Jasper and Luella. I work full-time as a preschool teacher and part-time as a freelance writer. I was born in Florida but moved to North Carolina when I was six years old where I spent the rest of my childhood. After graduating high school, I moved to West Virginia and completed my Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Development and my Bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies. I enjoy reading, writing, singing, music, and spending time with my family.

Addison K is a freelance writer, mandolinist, and amateur potter. For him, perfection is preparing fresh pasta with another human on a warm summer’s evening while the sun goes down and the voice of Billie Holiday is all around.