About Us

Founded in 2015 as a local Ohio Facebook page, Only In Your State is an inclusive and accessible local travel and discovery resource highlighting the off-the-beaten-path attractions and unique natural wonders of each of the country’s 50 distinctive states. Only In Your State has grown to a national network by celebrating the beauty that exists within state lines, no matter which part of the country you live in. The brand’s unique, highly-curated editorial content reaches millions of passionate readers every month and has brought attention to hidden gems, little-known attractions, natural wonders and small and large businesses across the nation. Only In Your State represents a local-to-national mosaic of 50+ state-specific communities, brought together to create one powerful ecosystem for travel and exploration. Only In Your State is operated by World of Good Brands.

We’re Good Partners

Advertising

To help brand partners connect with our audience, we offer a unique combination of premium custom content and sophisticated distribution tactics, creating value for advertisers through meaningful communication with our community. Contact us at [email protected], or inquire about sponsorship opportunities by filling out our inquiry form.

Editorial Partnerships

We're always eager to explore in-kind collaborations that amplify the travel experiences we share with our readers. Whether it's syndication, media sponsorships, giveaways, or other strategic partnerships, our editorial team is excited to connect with other brands who share our passion for adventure. Reach out to us at [email protected].

Our Team

Brand and Editorial

Sara Heddleston - Brand Director

Andrea Limke - Associate Director, Content

Catherine Armstrong - Sr. Manager, Content Operations

Marisa Roman - Manager, Content Operations

Megan Shute - Manager of Editorial

Sarah McCosham - Editor

Meg Archer - Engagement Editor

Gina Goff - VP, Content Strategy & Operations

Mandy Harris - Head of Growth & GM

Angelica Marden - Brand President

Audience

Celine Newman - Director of Audience Development

Kali Acerra - Retention Manager

Alexis Reliford - Director of Social Media

Kristen Taylor - Social Media Manager

Madison Silveira - Social Media Coordinator

Jamie Steidle - Director of SEO

Creative

Jenna Gibson - VP, Creative

Alyssa Gray - Brand Digital Designer

Natalie Carroll - Brand Digital Designer

Product and Engineering

Brandon Portsmith - SVP, Product and Technology

Kendall Bryant - Senior Director of Product

Andrew Alburn - Principal Product Manager

Chris Skae - Senior Director of Product Design

Greg Wilken - Lead Product Engineer

Michael Ball - Director of Engineering

Sales and Marketing

Lexie McCarthy - SVP, Brand Partnerships

Noel Yerington - VP, West Coast Sales

Catherine Hetzel - VP, East Coast Sales

Eva Rohan - Head of Creative Stategy

Thomas McKee - Head of Marketing & Insights

Brooke Seth - Associate Director, Brand Marketing