Nasha Smith

Freelance Writer and Media Consultant

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Nasha Smith

Freelance Writer and Media Consultant

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Shakira and Gerard Piqué's Relationship Timeline
Shakira and Gerard Piqué are going their separate ways. The pop singer and her longtime boyfriend announced their separation in a joint statement on June 4, 2022. "We regret to confirm that we are separating," the pair said, requesting privacy for the wel
Peoplemag
Miranda Lambert and Brendan McLoughlin's Relationship Timeline
After a little less than three months of dating, country music superstar Miranda Lambert surprised everyone with news of her marriage to police officer Brendan McLoughlin in January 2019. The couple met in November 2018, when Lambert performed on ABC's Go
Peoplemag
Dine Diaspora Creates Meaningful and Authentic Connections Through African Food Culture
Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye have always been passionate about cultivating meaningful connections within their communities. So when they reconnected in Washington D.C., years after first meeting at a networking event in their native Ghana, they lamented th
Condé Nast Traveler
9 top experiences for your next Caribbean getaway
To the uninitiated, the Caribbean appears to be a cluster of islands sprinkled across azure waters. But all islands are not created equal. This archipelago contains 13 independent countries and even more semi-autonomous territories, occupying some 700 isl
Lonely Planet
The best time to visit Barbados for beaches, sun and festival fun
Do you love music, culture, gastronomy and sport, or just laying back on a stunning beach in the tropical sunshine? If so, Barbados will tick all your checkboxes and then some. This lush tropical island at the southern end of the Caribbean has everything
Lonely Planet
From verdant rainforests to beachey towns: the 7 best hikes in St Lucia
The unspoiled, natural beauty of St Lucia offers ample opportunity for hiking excursions. The Helen of the West is a volcanic island, with a mountainous southern region, an abundance of waterfalls and verdant rainforests to traverse. Pigeon Island, used to be an isolated island off the shores of St Lucia’s mainland until a causeway was constructed to link the two in 1972.
lonely planet
How to Sip Your Spirits Like Anteel Tequila’s Nayana Ferguson
That was the question Nayana Ferguson posed to then-fiancé Don in 2017 as they discussed potential investments and retirement plans during a trip to the Dominican Republic. “I would own a tequila company,” he responded before quickly adding, “but we can’t do that.”. “And I was like, why not?”. recalled Ferguson.
Thrillist
The Best Gifts for People Who Love to Throw Parties
7 Non-Cheesy Graduation Gifts That Teach Practical Life Skills Instead of buying the recent grad in your life yet another copy of “Oh, the Places You'll Go!”, treat them to cooking classes, financial guidance, language apps, and more.
Thrillist
Everything You Need to Have a 'Bridgerton' Binge Party
The snacks, drinks, games, and more to stock up on ahead of the Netflix megahit's hotly anticipated second season. We independently source all of the awesome products and experiences that we feature on Thrillist. If you buy or book from the links on our s
Thrillist
7 Non-Cheesy Graduation Gifts That Teach Practical Life Skills
Instead of buying the recent grad in your life yet another copy of “Oh, the Places You'll Go!”, treat them to cooking classes, financial guidance, language apps, and more. We independently source all of the awesome products and experiences that we feature
Thrillist
Great Gifts for the Beer Geek in Your Life
Raise a glass (or can) to these connoisseur-curated products for beer lovers. We independently source all of the awesome products and experiences that we feature on Thrillist. If you buy or book from the links on our site, we may receive an affiliate comm
Thrillist
What to Pack for a Caribbean Cruise, According to Experts
Don’t set sail without these packing essentials, from reef-safe sunscreen to waterproof phone cases. We independently source all of the awesome products and experiences that we feature on Thrillist. If you buy or book from the links on our site, we may re
Thrillist
Head Turners: How Taylor Rooks Became One of the Most Trusted Voices in Sports
In Head Turners, our new ongoing series, we’ll meet interesting women from every facet of life who are killing it in their careers. From designers and writers, to artists, tech mavens, and titans of the boardroom, these women are breaking barriers and they'll share how you can too. “I don’t like him.
Shondaland
Head Turners: ‘SNL’ Star Ego Nwodim Embraces Rejection (and Harry Styles)
In the ongoing Shondaland series Head Turners, we meet interesting women from every facet of life who are crushing it in their careers. From artists and tech mavens to titans of the boardroom, these women are breaking barriers, and they’ll share how you can, too. Growing up, Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim didn’t know she was funny.
Shondaland
Black Women in Sports Deserve Better
Sha’Carri Richardson has officially been left off the U.S. Track and Field roster for Tokyo. With her flame orange hair and blistering speed, sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson appeared poised for a star turn at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Instead, she was officially left off the roster for the U.S. Track and Field team that will compete later this month at the Games.
InStyle
Tiffany Haddish says she's made some major money mistakes over the years, but there's a rule she swears by that's helping her build wealth
Tiffany Haddish is the host of a new show called "Hotline Cha-Ching" that helps people make better money decisions. Matt Winkelmeyer/Staff/Getty Images. Tiffany Haddish made financial mistakes in her youth, but a bit of budgeting advice changed that. She was advised to write down every dollar she spends, then look back on it and make changes.
Business Insider

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Nasha Smith

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My interests run the gamut of sports, entertainment, food, wellness, lifestyle, travel, personal finance, and tech.

I've worked with the United States Tennis Association, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, and Major League Soccer and I am a regular contributor InStyle, Shondaland, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Observer, INSIDER, Business Insider, Thrillist, Lonely Planet, and Travel Noire.

About me: I am currently a Ph.D. student and Graduate College Enrichment Fellow at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. I hold a Master’s degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity from Swansea University, a Master’s degree student in Strategic Communication from Texas Christian University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in Mass Communication/Journalism with a minor in French. I also have a certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University and Hospitality Management from Florida Atlantic University.

Potato enthusiast.