Amber Lake

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Location
Jacksonville, Florida
School
University Of North Florida
Expertise
Food, Travel, DIY
  • Amber is a freelance writer for Static Media.
  • She is a travel writer that owns the blog Kathy I'm Lost, where she photographs and writes about the lifestyle and culture of cities and small towns across North America.
  • With over 8 years of journalism experience writing about arts and culture happenings in North Florida, she combines her love of storytelling with a reporter's attention to trends and contemporary relevance.

Experience

Amber is a freelance writer that travels full-time in her DIY skoolie, which she built for boondocking the USA and exploring all the unique foods each region claims. After graduating with a degree in Journalism, she has worked as a feature writer and Florida foodie before transitioning into living nomadically. She has over 10 years of experience working in restaurants, both "back" and "front of the house." Her experience "behind the scenes" of the service industry colors her writing, which recognizes ethical and sustainable practices of food sourcing and management practices.

Education

Amber has a degree in Journalism from the University of North Florida with an emphasis on creative writing and American literature.

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