Ricki is a nickname coined by my friends. It’s short for Ericka, yes, with a “c” and a “k” because my parents already knew I would be a needy child…

You know when you’ve got something in your bones? When you can feel your soul stuck inside your marrow, wondering if you’ll have the courage to suck it, draw it out?

That’s what this is. Thoughts can be scary and sharing them with the world can be terrifying, especially when you’re not an expert or a wizard about most topics or forms of writing. But my bones have been calling to me, and I’m finally answering.

I was born and raised in the Western Slope of Colorado and have nourished roots in Denver, Chile, Canada, and Brazil. I am a traveler, a steward and recreator of most activities outdoors, a social butterfly, and a lifelong learner.

I have a background in digital marketing campaigns, content creation, sustainability management practices, project management, leadership, community engagement, process improvement methodologies, and more. I am hungry for moving pieces and big ideas.

I have always been a writer— an assortment of poems, reflections, blogs, papers, pitches, stories, rants, and now websites! Written words are how I process, learn, heal, grieve, love. So here they are! I hope they make you wonder or shudder or whisper or do a double-take. Maybe they’ll even convince you that you want me to write something for you! Like a blog or website or something real juicy and authentic that you just want to put your lips to and inhale deeply— ‘cause I’m your gal for that. Learn more about my services if that’s the case!

Thank you for listening and exploring!