Philosophy of progress, history of progress, Cultural progress

When COVID hit, I was training to become a master electrician. I left the trade and worked as a Montessori teacher, thinking about progress from the ground up. Later, I became a junior fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute, studying philosophy and culture. That path led me to historical journalism. I focus on how Americans understand their past—especially the 19th century, when millions first began building their lives by choice, not tradition. I study it as a living case study of what real progress looks like: when people believe they can shape their future—and then actually begin doing it

The Youngest of the Old Souls

I get joy from watching well crafted TV shows, films, and YouTube videos, the kind that are thoughtful, purposeful, and well-edited. I’m also an at-home chef, always expanding my go-to list of easy, delicious, and budget-friendly meals. And I draw real fuel from stories of heroism, perseverance, and earned self-esteem, whether in fiction or history. Those moments remind me why I care so much about living a fully enriched life.