We come from all walks of life. We’re mothers, daughters, sisters, and writers.

On Kudzu.com you read/write reviews about your city’s best and worst local businesses. Here on The Kudzu Blog, we’ll tell you about everything that’s going on at Kudzu — contests, website enhancements, and much more, plus, we’ll share with you our own experiences with local businesses, and our personal quests in life.

Kudzu.com is built by real people just like you. We’ll share our stories here with you!

Lianna Shen is the Producer and face of social media on Kudzu.com. She is a Hatha yoga teacher and reads fiction voraciously. Follow her updates on Twitter @KudzuTalks and talk to her on the Kudzu.com Facebook Fan Page.

Annie Duguid manages partnerships and other strategic relationships at Kudzu.com. She is also expecting her first child — and it’s a boy! Follow Annie’s journey into parenthood on the Kudzu Blog.

Laura Abrams is one of the marketing gurus at Kudzu.com who loves to travel and is on a healthy-living path. Follow her stories in the Health & Wellness and Travel sections.

Luci Kemp-Erisman is also known as the “Kudzu Concierge” which means she knows the answer to a lot of Kudzu things. Luci can often be found hiking with her husband and 10-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. But just as often, knitting!

Erin Hannaford is a marketing manager at Kudzu.com. She is a big Ohio State fan, so look for her at the tailgate.

Gila Fox joins the KudzuBlog from sister company Valpak. She is the wife of a very supportive husband, and together they entertain their 6-year-old boy/girl twins.

Pattie Baker is a freelance writer who specializes in nurturing sustainability and supporting local economies. She is the publisher of FoodShed Planet and writes for numerous publications, non-profit organizations and corporations.

Sonja Thompson is a mother of one, musician, soccer referee, and Senior Editor for TechRepublic. Besides being almost completely consumed with life, Soni blogs and plays PS3 in her spare time. She wants to be independently wealthy when she grows up. After that, she plans to take over the world.

Toni Bowers is a veteran writer/editor who is currently Head Blogs Editor for IT site TechRepublic. When not working, she is busy herding her husband, son, four dogs, and one cat.

Mandy Wolf Detwiler is managing editor for Pizza Today, a national trade publication for pizzeria owners and operators. When she’s not traveling and gorging herself on great pizza, she’s usually immersed in a good book or reality television. She and her husband have a six-year-old daughter.

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