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JK, that’s not what we’re here for.

We’re here for the latest greatest ADHD-fueled project by Moi [Erica Zazo], a freelancer still (somehow) on this wild ride of figuring out how to build a career out of piecing it all together.

I’m hoping to use this newsletter as a way to:

• ✈️ Update ya’ll on my latest adventures — personal and for “work”

• ❤️‍🔥 Send call-outs for pitches for stories I’m furiously writing

• 👋 Connect with more PR folks (my literal only colleagues, lol)

• 🏳️‍🌈 Give life updates (that you deff didn’t ask for) in an attempt to humanize the person behind these words

PS: If you’re not yet subscribed to this newsletter… whatcha waiting for?

My March is *literally* insane. I currently have 12 stories (🙀) and counting.

I think this all came following a wave of panic. I started pitching furiously in early February after two of my retainer (non-outdoor) clients needed to part ways due to budget constraints. Therefore, my upcoming writing schedule is packed…

Looking for gear/product reccos and sources for:

1. (Runner's World) Gender-neutral running tops

2. (Bicycling Mag) Gender-neutral biking shorts

3. (Treeline Review) What to bring camping gear roundup

4. (CNN Underscored) Best tent stakes

5. (REI Co-op Journal) Plus-size gear buying guide

6. (REI Co-op Journal) Gender-neutral gear buying guide

TBH this is an overwhelming amount of gear reviews and roundups. I hope to do more narrative-based storytelling, interviews (with cool people, athletes, etc.) and some harder-hitting (read: more important) stories that touch on issues like climate, social justice, queer experiences, etc. If you have ideas, LMK!

Backpacker: The Best Hiking Destinations for Every Month in 2024

CNN Underscored: Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Popover Hoodie review

CNN Underscored: Gregory Alpaca Gear Collection review

Traverse City Visitor’s Guide: Casting Through the Chill

HATCH: She and I, on the fly

Courtney (my wife) and I are very busy these days with… things. Things that may or may not include trying to figure this out (👶). It’s complicated. It’s stressful. It’s expensive. But most of all, it’s exciting. Send good vibes, positive thoughts, and more assignments so that we can somehow afford this *laugh/cry*.

At the end of Feb, my best friend and I are going to Utah Gay Ski Week 🏳️‍🌈 for a story on what it’s like to go to a gay ski week and why queer experiences in mountain towns are so important. This is for SKI Magazine. Can’t wait to tear up Park City slopes with a pride flag in tow.

In mid-March I’m going fly fishing in South Carolina 🎣 I’m testing some Free Fly apparel, the new Orvis Helios fly rod, and getting my feet wet (literally) with saltwater fly fishing for the first time. We’re also doing a Low Country Boil which will be fun and yummy.

Gregory Alen Isakov (my fav artist) + Noah Kahan:

Queer podcast with two lesbians I adore: