Below is a collection of my people-focused articles. Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of profiling people in a variety of industries including food and beverage, performing arts, and more. If you’re looking for a writer who can skillfully craft profiles and q&a’s, I can be reached at lia@liapicard.com.
Atlanta Magazine
Female Farmers are Rare in Georgia, Ashley Rodgers Wants to Change That
Food & Wine
Greg Crafter wants to turn your walls into gardens
Thrillist
For the Hsu Siblings, Lunar New Year means Lion Dances, Long Noodles, and Even KFC
Pinky Cole is Revolutionizing Veganism for Black Atlanta
How Chai Box Founder Monica Sunny Turned a Family Ritual Into a Booming Atlanta Business
Creative Loafing
Lisa Pellegrino makes Pesto Sustainable
17th South
A q&a with Atlanta comedian Greg Behrens.
A q&a with restaurateur Ford Fry about the Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival.
A q&a with Coy Bowles, guitarist for the Zac Brown Band, about his love for the Northside Tavern (an Atlanta institution).
Dream Jobs
As part of the Dream Jobs cover story in January 2018, I interviewed three Atlanta women making a mark in their industries.
Keri Potts
Senior Director, Communications – College Sports at ESPN
Lasheeda Perry
Executive Pastry Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
Restaurant Informer
For Restaurant Informer’s May issue I profiled two rising stars in the Atlanta restaurant industry.
Lia Picard 