Chelsea Matthews

Journalist. Social Media Guru. Storyteller.

United States of America

I want to tell your story, and create a few of my own.

Whether through an Instagram story, audio package or traditional print article, I create content that is compelling and engaging.

Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, Master's Degree is New Media Journalism.

Contact Me: [email protected]

Below is a selection of my work.

Portfolio

Disney Darling Diva

Disney Darling Diva
Becoming a Disney Character: auditions

Being a Disney princess is nearly every little girl's dream. Frilly gowns, sparkly shoes, and apparently weather-proof hair- what's not to love? Unfortunately, getting this coveted job is not as simple as the wave of a fairy godmother's wand. There are many steps in the journey, and the very first one is auditioning.

Disney Darling Diva
Up on the (Mouse) HouseTop

​As the spooky season of Halloween comes to a close, the world begins to prepare itself for Thanksgiving. Walt Disney World , however, jumps out of jack o' lanterns and right into elves and...

Disney Darling Diva
Catching Up With Princess P.

A few months ago, I interviewed a Disney character performer referred to as Princess P. about her experiences auditioning to portray a Disney princess. Now that she has been working at Walt Disney...

Talking About Tampa

Talking About Tampa
Tampa Theatre Makes the Final Push Towards 'Cushing Your Tush'

Walking through the front door of Tampa Theatre, the history of the building is immediately evident. From the intricately carved ceilings above to the statues linings the walls, an evening out at this cinema is no typical night at the movies. The theatre has been open just over 90 years, celebrating the milestone in 2015.

Talking About Tampa
St. Petersburg Women March Toward the Future

Lyndsey Silva is someone like many others across the country: a young woman disheartened by the results of the 2016 presidential election. "It was just really devastating news," said Silva, "because I just thought that we were better, than that." Suzanne Benton, at 81 and a long time protestor and feminist, is no stranger to this sort of demonstration.

Talking About Tampa
Angela Parkhurst Reflects on"The Forgotten Fairytales"

On a day full of clouds and gusts of wind, Angela Parkhurst visited a park to look back on the journey of writing her series of young adult books. The series is entitled " The Forgotten Fairytales," and features classic fairy tale characters like Cinderella and her prince who have been given a brand new set of twists and turns.

Quirky Daily

Quirky Daily
05/04/2016
Adventures of a Girl Who Can't Bake - Quirky Daily

I love to bake. Ever since around middle school, if I was stressed or upset about something, baking was something I turned to as a relaxing activity. It's not so much that I like to eat the sweets that come out of the oven - I'm not much of a sweet tooth - , it's just the act that I have always enjoyed.

Quirky Daily
04/16/2016
It's Okay Not to Have a Personal Style - Quirky Daily

We all have that friend who has a certain look. They might be into preppy chic, never without a string of pearls or an adorably understated bow. Or maybe they're more of a boho, hippy chick who lives in peasant skirts and gauze blouses.

Quirky Daily
03/23/2016
Women are Taking Over the World of Pro Wrestling - Quirky Daily

I am a woman who loves to watch professional wrestling. Not MMA or boxing, I'm talking the outlandish product known as World Wrestling Entertainment, aka WWE. I've only been a fan for about two years and in that time I have come to appreciate the product for many different reasons.

The Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest
02/16/2015
Review: Radio Golf at American Stage Theatre

August Wilson's play "Radio Golf" feels as relevant today as it did when it was first written a decade ago by the late playwright. The play, Wilson's final work, takes place in 1997 in the Hill District of Pittsburgh where Wilson grew up.

The Crow's Nest
12/03/2014
Class choices concern English majors

Some English majors are noticing limited class options for their spring class schedule. The departure of some visiting professors in the program is cause for the lack of options. Part of the reasoning behind this is a departure of a few visiting professors.

The Crow's Nest
10/07/2014
Review: Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival

If you're hungry and want a little something to drink, Disney's Epcot has it covered. Now through Nov. 10, drive over to Orlando and enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World. Sample beers, wines, foods and desserts at each of the 36 stops along the World Showcase.