Hi, I’m Haylie

I am the Executive Producer and Host of award-winning, nationally distributed PBS series Finding Festivals I am passionate about sharing incredible stories and connecting audiences with experiences, products and information that help them create the lifestyle they want to make.

Content Focus

  • Annual events

  • Spirits (wine, beer, mixology)

  • Extended weekends (3-5 day trips)

  • Small-medium size destinations

  • Pet-friendly Travel

  • Hotel Reviews

  • Theme Parks

  • Museums

Career Highlights

  • Host & Executive Producer of nationally distributed travel series Finding Festivals, on PBS.

  • Telly Award Winner in the Culture and Lifestyle - Series category.

  • Talent & Producer at Buckeye Community Arts Network (BCAN); view work here.

  • Digital Content Producer & Host for WTOL 11. View work here

  • Voted Favorite Media Personality in The Blade's Readers' Choice 2022

  • Over 10 years of professional experience in marketing and advertising

Media Kit

Learn about my audience, clients I have served and additional opportunities to work together.

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Writing Samples

Featured
Second Largest Thyagaraja Festival is in the Midwest
Finding Festivals, Portfolio, Vacations
Second Largest Thyagaraja Festival is in the Midwest
Finding Festivals, Portfolio, Vacations

The second largest Thyagaraja Festival calls midwest city Cleveland home. Experience the heritage and traditions of India through various performances scheduled across the 12-day annual event.

Finding Festivals, Portfolio, Vacations
Explore Ohio Through Its Creativity Trail
#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Local Experiences, Portfolio
Explore Ohio Through Its Creativity Trail
#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Local Experiences, Portfolio

Featuring 109 sites statewide each contributing to Ohio’s story and creativity.

#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Local Experiences, Portfolio
5 Things to keep in mind when attending an annual Pow Wow
Finding Festivals, Portfolio
5 Things to keep in mind when attending an annual Pow Wow
Finding Festivals, Portfolio

Pow Wow are celebrated throughout the nation. Finding Festivals head to Mount Pleasant, MI to learn how the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe celebrates their annual Pow Wow

Finding Festivals, Portfolio
8 Must-Do's in North Alabama
#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Weekend Travel Guide, Vacations, Portfolio
8 Must-Do's in North Alabama
#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Weekend Travel Guide, Vacations, Portfolio

Thanks to Visit North Alabama I made a trip to the Rocket City and found the 8 must-do’s in the region.

#Hayliestory Travel Posts, Weekend Travel Guide, Vacations, Portfolio
Westerville, Ohio
Small Town Charm, Portfolio
Westerville, Ohio
Small Town Charm, Portfolio

Eat, sleep, shop and play in Westerville, Ohio. This small charming town has it all with adorable shops, incredible restaurants, unique experiences and amazing history. Check out my weekend long getaway to Westerville, OH.

Small Town Charm, Portfolio
Featured
The Other Side of History: The Ohio State Reformatory, The Wood County Infirmary and Unholy Toledo
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels
The Other Side of History: The Ohio State Reformatory, The Wood County Infirmary and Unholy Toledo
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels

The other side of history has always intrigued me. There are 3 incredible experiences that bring to life the unknown local history. You will be shocked at the stories that live with in the shadows of your favorite locations.

Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels
Girls Getaway
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels
Girls Getaway
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels

Grab your squad and jot down notes because this is a girls getaway you want to take! From ax throwing to wine tasting and even some spa time on this episode of City Surge we have all the stops you want to make the next time you are in Sandusky, Ohio.

Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels
Cheers Trail
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels
Cheers Trail
Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels

Love Wine? How about craft beer? Do you enjoy road trips? Then this Cheers Trail is the expedition for you! City Surge takes you on this compilation of 18 wineries and breweries to experience Lake Erie Shores and Islands Cheers Trail! Come along!

Local Travel, portfolio, #hayliestory travels

Video Samples

 

Buckeye Community Arts Network (BCAN)

In The Kitchen

Social Media - First Impression Sips & One Tank Travel Shorts

 

News Articles & Segments

ROAD TRIP LIST | When you want to Go 419 and beyond, check out these one-tank travels to fulfill your wanderlust

Renovated fire truck "Tapped 419" has a mission to extinguish thirst with locally made beers including from HEAVY Beer Company.

Instagram

Have you seen the views at @anakeesta This is our favorite mountain park. With views, food, gorgeous gardens, a tree top walk and more it’s worth the visit. Swipe to check it out from my newest Extended Weekend Travel Guide or watch the ful
Not all habits are bad; sometimes they are comforting. Every time I go to @maddieandbella I almost always get the same breakfast sandwich. It’s delicious, has protein and makes my happy. For years I’d punish myself for indulgences lik
Have you been to @wild_brew_ in Clyde, OH? It’s a charming coffee shop with several nooks and photo ops to choose from. Plus the coffee is delicious.
Halloween is Sunday so be sure to get your pumpkins for carving. 🎃 Or, if you’re like me, you are just there for the donuts 😂 Are you ready for all the fun this Halloween weekend?

Finding Festivals

Uniting communities through education and entertainment. The series uses annual events to education PBS viewers on topics within humanities including art, history, culture, language, community and more.