Channel Editors
Within the b5media community, channel editors play a valuable and important role taking care of our 120+ bloggers. In a nutshell, channel editors need to make sure everyone’s happy and productive. This means doing everything from giving someone a pep talk, advice and encouragement to finding new writers and creating new blogs. Without channel editors, there is no way b5media could grow as quickly or as smoothly.
Arieanna Schweber
Entertainment
Arieanna is one of our most prolific professional bloggers, with more than a dozen blogs to her name, and manages the Entertainment channel at b5. Arieanna has degree in Business and Marketing, is a consultant for business blogging, and is a strong advocate for the facilitation of online communities. Her personal blog is Blogaholics.ca
Christina Jones
Beauty & Style, Celebrities
Christina is a beauty and fashion obsessed rancher in central Texas, works full time as the Content Manager at b5media, and writes eBeautyDaily. Her background is in business administration and she spent the 20 years before joining b5media as a salon owner and the cosmetologist for a home shopping TV channel. She is the the mother of 3 and spends her free time hunting, boating and playing with her wide variety of pets.
Mike Leano
Video Games
Mike is a lifelong gamer and games journalist based in the Philippines. When he stumbled into the joys of professional blogging, he just couldn’t stop thinking about it. Soon enough, Mike landed at b5media’s FPS Rantings, and the rest they say is history. Mike is the former editor-in-chief of
Starcade, and was news editor at EE Times Asia.
Kelly Erb
Business
Kelly is a slightly obsessive tax attorney who lives and works in Philadelphia. She uses her experiences as an entrepreneur to manage the Business Channel at b5, where she also writes about tax at taxgirl.com. She is the mother of three energetic children and one slightly deranged but lovable dog. When not working, chasing the kids or volunteering, Kelly loves to travel, garden, and write (in addition to a couple of books, she also authors One Book, Two Book and Gossip Girl Report for b5).
Kori Ellis
Sports
Kori joined b5media in July 2007. She writes about fantasy football at The Fantasy Kickoff. Additionally, she is a writer and reporter, covering the San Antonio Spurs for WOAI’s SpursZONE.com. Kori also writes about sports for various newspapers, magazines and websites on a freelance basis. She’s the shoe blogger at b5media at ShoeBlitz.com as well.
Jayvee Fernandez
Technology
In June of 2005, Jayvee joined the ranks of b5media as the company’s first blogger with Cellphone9. Back in the Philippines, he serves as an interactive media consultant for INQUIRER.net, the largest news website in the country. He is also a prolific writer and has been an editor for a handful of technology publications.
Kendra James
Science & Health
Kendra is a health obsessed cardiac nurse. She writes Diabetes Notes and A Hearty Life for b5media. Along with the other bloggers in her channel, she shares a passion for educating and supplying information on current issues in science and health. When not blogging or running the halls at the hospital, she is usually tied up by her 3,5 and 6 year olds.
Mary Jo Manzanares
Travel & Culture
Mary Jo has worn a variety of hats over the course of her career, and is enthusiastic about adding Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger to that list. When she’s not traveling for work or play, Mary Jo enjoys good friends, a good meal, and a good glass of red wine. Mary Jo blogs at Flyaway Cafe and The Seattle Traveler.
Mike Laba
Music
Mike has spent the better part of his marketing career in the beer industry. His is an online entrepreneur, marketing consultant and a certifiable music geek. From hosting his own college radio show to organizing large scale music events, Mike has a true passion for the world of music and everything it has to offer.
Gayla McCord
Lifestyles
Gayla is a full time blogger of four years, currently writing for Dating Dames, as well as others within b5media. She became a full time work at home single mother of twin boys 9 years ago after having worked as a buyer for a convenience store chain. She married her high school sweetheart just before their 20 year high school reunion and is now the mom of four teens. When she’s not writing, or teaching the four teens that they’re not in charge, she enjoys spending quality time with her family on their mini farm in Central Indiana. Her personal blog is MomGadget.
Jeanne Dupuis
Celebrities
Jeanne has always enjoyed following the lives of celebrities and is thrilled to manage the Celebrity channel where she blogs about Beyoncé at Beyonce-k.com. She also writes about American Idol and daytime talk shows at DaytimeTalk.com for the Entertainment channel and NHL Hockey for the Sports channel. When she’s not at her computer, Jeanne loves cooking and spending time with her three children and her husband, Jyle .
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