30Seconds.com is a vibrant lifestyle media company that inspires, connects and empowers busy women (and men) in about 30 seconds. Our journalists and expert contributors share amazing tips and hacks, articles, recipes and other nuggets of wisdom that make the world a happier, healthier and more delicious place, 30 seconds at a time. We build relationships with mobile consumers, and the brands that want to reach them, via 30Second “Snackable Content." We have a unique niche in the highly-fragmented content marketing industry, with nearly 1,000 (and growing) curated expert contributors producing professionally-edited content. We leverage the power of social media to build relationships with consumers and brands, with a laser focus on respecting consumers’ most precious asset: their time. We bring brands into the conversation, positioning them as trusted resources, providing them with custom mobile/social media engagement solutions.The first brand we launched is 30Second Mom, but we've expanded into a highly-regarded, full-scale digital media company in multiple verticals including Mom, Dad, Health, Food, Beauty, Travel and Pregnancy. We provide tips, perspectives, articles, reviews and more from a diverse panel of experts to reach busy women (and men) on the go. 30Seconds has been featured in Crain's Chicago Business, Fast Company, Huffington Post, ABC-TV, WGN-TV, Windy City Live and more. We have worked with such companies as U.S. Cellular, Capital One, Johnsonville, Quaker, Erie Insurance, Barilla, Johnson Fitness and more.We were named one of the "5 Hottest Startups" by the Digital Collective, were a finalist for "App of the Year" by the Moxie Awards, and a finalist in the Mobile Futures program by Mondelez International, among other accolades.

Director and Executive Editor for The Walt Disney Company's Disney Interactive Media Group. Headed up the iParenting division and led the integration of iParenting's assets into the Disney Mom and Family Portfolio. Re-launched two key websites, www.PregnancyToday.com and www.BabiesToday.com, and executed the social media strategy for those sites. Executive produced and hosted nearly 40 videos for www.Family.com. Collaborated with fellow Disney executive team members and colleagues in Los Angeles, New York and more.

Created a highly-regarded media company focusing on women and parents. Built a brand that was recognized as "Best of the Web" by "Newsweek," "US News & World Report," "The London Times" and more. Launched more than 40 websites and the iParenting Media Awards program, identifying the best products for families. Served as Editor-in-Chief of five national newsstand magazines: "Pregnancy," "Baby Years," "Women's Health & Fitness," "European Homes & Gardens," "The Buyer's Guide" and "Family Energy." Co-hosted a radio show, "Points on Parenting," on WTMX-FM in Chicago. Wrote a monthly newspaper column for the Sun-Times Media Group. Guided the company from inception to acquisition by the Walt Disney Company. Then served as Director and Executive Editor for the Disney Interactive Media Group.