About wordessence
Jo is a freelance writer, photographer and videographer who creates memorable travel and lifestyle articles for a variety of magazines, newspapers and online channels. Jo loves writing about travel, sustainability, adventure, pop culture, wellness and anything else that takes her fancy. She also creates custom travel and lifestyle content for various brands and organisations.
From December 2012 to March 2013 she worked as the blogger, photographer and videographer on the Shackleton Epic expedition, which took her to Antarctica, Chile, Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Living on a 75 foot yacht for more than 51 days straight, Jo wrote through storms, fog, seasickness and power failures.
Her written words, photography and video footage have featured in many domestic and international publications and news channels including the London Telegraph, London Evening Standard, El Mercurio Magazine (Chile), yen magazine, Shop Til You Drop, Green Lifestyle, International Traveller, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Daily Telegraph, Adelaide Now, Yahoo News (US), SBS News, ABC News, Huff Post Travel and the Financial Review.
Jo has also provided expert commentary to the media, being interviewed by ABC Radio Perth, ABC Radio Sydney, Channel 10 news, Men's Health magazine, madison magazine, Virgin Voyeur Inflight magazine, New Zealand Herald, and the Herald Sun.
Jo has also been lucky enough to interview many notable people including 1960?s iconic model Twiggy, British songstress Bat for Lashes, Oxford indie band Foals, celebrity photographer Cobrasnake and polar adventurer Tim Jarvis.
