Cathy is a social impact entrepreneur and veteran entertainment industry journalist who is passionate about bettering, sustaining and championing positive mental health. Through decades of reporting for publications including Forbes, Billboard, Cynopsis, Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, she has had the opportunity to talk with both talent and industry executives about their own mental health struggles, approaches to solutions and ways in which the industry can make an impact. These exchanges coupled with conversations around her own kitchen table catalyzed her to launch Hollywood & Mind.

She’s currently a frequent contributor to Billboard and has a platform on Forbes.com, where she interviews culture influencers about their mental health journeys for her column “Mind Reading.” Michael Phelps, Jewel, Josh Johnson, Busy Philipps, Jay Glazer, Chris Olsen, Tinx, Naomi Raine, Mike Posner, Bretman Rock, and Al Roker are among interviews.

Cathy and her husband Brent are the parents of two young women who inspire them every day. When not she’s not working or immersed in family time, you can likely find her out experiencing live music.