It’s not even April but, however it’s already been a giant yr for Cup of Jo. This month, we welcomed Jannelle again from parental depart (and the WILD start of her third child!). And our great long-time contributor, Kelsey Miller, has formally joined the staff as a senior editor. We had a bittersweet farewell with Maureen after seven great years with us, and our new partnerships director is none aside from my good friend, Alison Piepmeyer! Since now we have a brand new staff filled with acquainted faces, we’d love to come back out from behind the scenes to introduce ourselves…
Joanna Goddard
Founder & Editor
A former journal author, I began Cup of Jo in 2007 as a weekend passion however through the years developed it into an award-winning day by day web site, that includes a various group of writers and photographers. In 2023, I additionally launched Huge Salad, our weekly e-newsletter about type, design, and relationships, which shortly turned the #1 trend/magnificence publication on Substack. I reside in Brooklyn with my two chatty boys.
Go-to breakfast drink: Cinnamon tea made at house.
Childhood nickname: My dad nonetheless calls me Fofans, impressed by that “banana fana fo-fana” music. My siblings and cousins name me Jo. Now anytime another person calls me “Jo,” I immediately really feel near them.
Favourite after-work exercise: Hanging out with my two hilarious boys. The preteen/teen years have been my favourite to date. They are often moody, in fact, however in addition they make me giggle and watch Derry Women, share good observations about life, and nonetheless need bedtime chats and cuddles.
Movie star crush: Andy Samberg in Palm Springs. I’d gladly be caught in his time loop.
E book that modified my life: After I learn The Catcher within the Rye in highschool, I noticed Holden Caufield as an attractive dangerous boy. He grew up in Manhattan! He smoked! However after I reread it as a forty-something mother, my coronary heart ached for the misplaced, lonely 16-year-old. I noticed how a lot our views on folks can change, relying on our personal lived experiences and life levels. I all the time attempt to maintain that in thoughts.
Kelsey Miller
Senior Editor
Kelsey is a tradition author, and the creator of three books, together with her memoir, Huge Woman, and the bestselling pop-culture historical past e book, I’ll Be There For You. Her first novel, Previous Cash, was revealed in 2025. Amongst different issues, she usually writes concerning the influence of food plan tradition and the evolution of the physique constructive motion. She loves Polish cinema, bizarre historical past, and a protracted swim. She lives in Brooklyn together with her husband and daughter.
Go-to weekday breakfast: On a very good day, jammy eggs and buttered sourdough toast. On a typical day, my daughter Margot’s leftovers.
Childhood nickname: Wunkin. My dad made it up after I was born — it’s a mixture of “wunderkind” and “pumpkin” (I had jaundice!).
Favourite after-work exercise: As soon as every week, a pair school-mom buddies and I take our children to Shake Shack for dinner. It’s a mid-week breather; everybody will get some social time, and nobody has to do dinner once we get house.
Movie star crush: Bowen Yang. I KNOW.
E book that modified my life: Holidays on Ice, by David Sedaris. Particularly, the essay, Santaland Diaries. My high-school English instructor had us learn it aloud in school the day earlier than winter break, and we have been all in tears with laughter. We have been astonished by how humorous it was — it appeared not possible. It was one of many moments that confirmed me how highly effective good writing could be.
Alison Piepmeyer
Partnerships Director
Alison has spent 20 years in advertising and marketing, working with manufacturers and influencers, and operating her social media company. She and her household relocated from the West Coast to New York in 2021. She loves a very good audiobook and can all the time say sure to internet hosting a bagel brunch. She lives together with her husband Zach, son Linus, and daughter Georgie. (Additionally, keep in mind her week of outfits and home tour?)
Go-to weekday breakfast: I like a bowl of Dealer Joe’s goat yogurt, with muesli, chia seeds, and a handful of berries.
Childhood nickname: Ali
Favourite after-work exercise: Watch crappy actuality reveals (like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives!).
Movie star crush: Michael B. Jordan. When he received his Oscar, I turned to my husband and stated, ‘WOW, that man is enticing.’
E book that modified my life: I’m not normally a self-help girlie, however Mindset actually received me. It shifted how I take into consideration failure, criticism, and development — and actually, it’s helped me dad or mum higher than any precise parenting e book I’ve learn.
Christine Pleasure
Race Issues Columnist
Christine is a author, editor and french fry fanatic. She labored in publishing for 20 years earlier than leaping to “the opposite aspect” to jot down novels. She’s written two with Jo Piazza: We Are Not Like Them, and You Had been All the time Mine. Her solo debut, All The Males I’ve Liked Once more, was revealed in 2025. She additionally writes the e-newsletter, E book Ahead. Christine lives in Harlem, New York.
Go-to weekday breakfast: I don’t eat breakfast! It’s not intentional; I simply by no means get hungry till midday.
Childhood nickname: My household calls me Christie.
Favourite after-work exercise: Watch all of the TV. And I imply all of it.
Movie star crush: Woman: Tracee Ellis Ross. Man: Rege-Jean Web page — he had me at Bridgerton.
E book that modified my life: My very own first novel, We Are Not Like Them. It modified the course of my profession and my complete life.
Jannelle Sanchez
Senior Editor
Jannelle has all the time liked speaking to folks and listening to their tales. After graduating with a journalism diploma, she wrote on the advertising and marketing groups of varied tech corporations, earlier than becoming a member of Cup of Jo in 2021. Jannelle lives within the Bay Space together with her husband and three youngsters.
Go-to weekday breakfast: Espresso (with a splash of half-and-half and a teaspoon of sugar!), and toast with butter and strawberry jam.
Childhood nickname: Rising up, my complete prolonged household referred to as me Jannelley (Janelle-eee) — and nonetheless do to at the present time. Generally when a stranger reads my title aloud, they’ll pronounce it “Jannelley,” and I immediately really feel like a four-year-old.
Favourite after-work exercise: Every week in the past, my five-year-old daughter Ella and I planted some Cup of Solar seeds, and now we love watering the backyard and seeing new sprouts pop up every day.
Movie star crush: Jess Mariano from Gilmore Women. He is aware of find out how to yearn and writes notes within the margins!
E book that modified my life: Little Girls. It was the primary basic e book I learn as a child, and I return to it each few years. It’s taught me a lot about girlhood, household, friendships, and love.
Kaitlyn Teer
Senior Publication Editor
Kaitlyn is the senior editor for Huge Salad, the place she interviews writers like Barbara Kingsolver, Catherine Newman, and Roxane Homosexual. Her essay assortment, Little Apocalypses: Essays on Motherhood, Local weather Change, and Hope on the Finish of the World debuts subsequent month. She lives in Washington State together with her husband and two children.
Go-to weekday breakfast: Peanut butter toast — ideally freshly floor peanut butter, the gloppier the higher.
Childhood nickname: I’m going by Kaitlyn professionally however practically everybody who is aware of me outdoors of labor calls me Kaity. Having stated that, the Cup of Jo staff usually refers to me by my initials, KT, which sound similar to ‘Kaity.’ So, wherever I’m going, there I’m!
Favourite after-work exercise: I joke that I’m going to crush it in retirement as a result of my favourite issues to do are both outdoorsy adventures, like birding and mountain biking, or chill solo hobbies, like knitting and dealing on my vegetable backyard.
Movie star crush: Cillian Murphy, particularly when he’s doing press junkets. An interviewer as soon as requested for his ideas concerning the disenchanted Cillian Murphy meme, and he stated he didn’t know what a meme was.
E book that modified my life: Annie Dillard’s A Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. It’s a surprising instance of how an bizarre place, like a neighborhood creek, comes alive whenever you method it with curiosity and a focus. Every time I decide it up, I discover one thing completely different.
That’s our staff! We’re all thrilled to be right here with you. xoxo
P.S. 10 classes I’ve discovered in my profession, and one of the best profession recommendation I ever received.
