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Contributors
Vanessa Pascale – Editor-in-Chief / Senior Writer
Since stepping into the role as editor-in-chief of Miami Living Magazine four years ago,
Vanessa has fervently enlisted some of Hollywood's hottest names to grace its glossy
covers and pages. The University of Central Florida graduate (with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English / Creative Writing) has gone tête-à-tête with a myriad of esteemed
people, many of whom she has admired over the years, including illustrious business
owners, movie stars, musicians, comedians, fashion designers, judges, television
personalities… Her most notable: an up-close-and-personal interview with her
childhood crush, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale. Through the written word, Vanessa
strives to inspire, entertain and uncover the magic that lies in every story she tells. Her
editorial undertakings principally focus on arts & entertainment, the hospitality
industry, fashion and culture. Her work has been published in magazines across the
nation as well as on various corporate websites. Twitter: @VanessaPascale /
VanessaPascale.com.
Sara Hertel – Photographer
Sara Hertel is a native of Portland, Oregon. Her photographic work
seeks to evoke emotion by revealing the often unseen and subtle nuances of her subjects. In describing what inspires her, Sara says, "Real
life. The less obvious the beauty, the greater my captivation." While
concentrating in music industry publicity, her organic, free-style portraiture and concert photography has been published and exhibited
worldwide. Twitter: @HertelSara / SaraHertel.com.
Thaddeus Razdow - Writer
A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Thaddeus Razdow has a strong interest in science, art, design
and technology since childhood. Thaddeus currently lives and works as a Graphic Designer in Boston.
A graduate of Academy of Art University's New Media program, his main focus has been logo design,
campaign and branding. Recently, he has begun work in mobile application development and web
design. Thadddeus is a frequent visitor of the Sunshine State and loves the sea. When he's not
fishing or paddle boarding, Thaddeus' free time is occupied by his lifelong passion: all things
automotive. You can often find him getting his hands dirty under the hood of a car, competing at a
local autocross, or relaxing with a car magazine. Presently a contributing writer for MacDirectory
Magazine, he hopes to apply his writing experience to the automotive industry in the future.
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