I am the former owner of New Dawn Herbals and fine gifts and still a mostly one-man band... with occasional featured guest spots from talented creatives in a variety of fields I count among my friends and acquaintances. I am a former investigative journalist and former expat. I managed to get tear gassed by the PLA on my birthday weekend during the height of unrest of the 2019 Yellow Umbrella protests in Hong Kong and was credentialed press passes to cover the historic Trump-Kim summit in Singapore the summer prior. I have over 20 years of publishing experience from peer-reviewed academic essays, news articles (investigative to human interest, local and regional, all the way up to national or international), content and content strategy for SEO focused e-commerce content, keyword research, social media auditing, ad copy, and product descriptions. I've narrated 23 audio books under my own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock, and I co-hosted the Walk in the Wire podcast, which explores David Simon's HBO series with guests from diverse walks of life in addition to hosting Through the Plastic Screen, a general interest podcast I ran for a couple years interviewing academics, activists and occasionally, regular people with real, compelling stories. I've built and managed teams, created knowledge bases, and led outreach across communities. I'm proficient with Word and LibreOffice, comfortable with Google Docs, and experienced in SEO research, content strategy, social media management, and remote collaboration with teams around the world. I have some limited experience with video and audio recording and editing (Audacity, Reaper and Personus DAWs and DaVinci, Adobe Premiere and Filmora for video).…

Philip Fairbanks

I am the former owner of New Dawn Herbals and fine gifts and still a mostly one-man band... with occasional featured guest spots from talented creatives in a variety of fields I count among my friends and acquaintances. I am a former investigative journalist and former expat. I managed to get tear gassed by the PLA on my birthday weekend during the height of unrest of the 2019 Yellow Umbrella protests in Hong Kong and was credentialed press passes to cover the historic Trump-Kim summit in Singapore the summer prior. I have over 20 years of publishing experience from peer-reviewed academic essays, news articles (investigative to human interest, local and regional, all the way up to national or international), content and content strategy for SEO focused e-commerce content, keyword research, social media auditing, ad copy, and product descriptions. I've narrated 23 audio books under my own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock, and I co-hosted the Walk in the Wire podcast, which explores David Simon's HBO series with guests from diverse walks of life in addition to hosting Through the Plastic Screen, a general interest podcast I ran for a couple years interviewing academics, activists and occasionally, regular people with real, compelling stories. I've built and managed teams, created knowledge bases, and led outreach across communities. I'm proficient with Word and LibreOffice, comfortable with Google Docs, and experienced in SEO research, content strategy, social media management, and remote collaboration with teams around the world. I have some limited experience with video and audio recording and editing (Audacity, Reaper and Personus DAWs and DaVinci, Adobe Premiere and Filmora for video).…

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I am the former owner of New Dawn Herbals and fine gifts and still a mostly one-man band… with occasional featured guest spots from talented creatives in a variety of fields I count among my friends and acquaintances. I am a former investigative journalist and former expat. I managed to get tear gassed by the PLA on my birthday weekend during the height of unrest of the 2019 Yellow Umbrella protests in Hong Kong and was credentialed press passes to cover the historic Trump-Kim summit in Singapore the summer prior.

I have over 20 years of publishing experience from peer-reviewed academic essays, news articles (investigative to human interest, local and regional, all the way up to national or international), content and content strategy for SEO focused e-commerce content, keyword research, social media auditing, ad copy, and product descriptions.

I’ve narrated 23 audio books under my own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock, and I co-hosted the Walk in the Wire podcast, which explores David Simon’s HBO series with guests from diverse walks of life in addition to hosting Through the Plastic Screen, a general interest podcast I ran for a couple years interviewing academics, activists and occasionally, regular people with real, compelling stories.

I’ve built and managed teams, created knowledge bases, and led outreach across communities. I’m proficient with Word and LibreOffice, comfortable with Google Docs, and experienced in SEO research, content strategy, social media management, and remote collaboration with teams around the world. I have some limited experience with video and audio recording and editing (Audacity, Reaper and Personus DAWs and DaVinci, Adobe Premiere and Filmora for video).

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English
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Work Experience

Freelance Writer and Author at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - November 23, 2025
Freelance writer focusing on news reporting, entertainment media, plant medicines, nootropics and other supplements. Published in print and online publications across three continents; authored a top-10 indie True Crime pick of 2023 on Bookshop.org; conducted research, interviews, and editing for diverse clients.
Voice Actor at Self-employed
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Narrated 23 audiobooks between 2018 and 2022 under own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock. Proficient with Audacity and Reaper; performed audio editing at beginner to intermediate level.
Co-host at Walking the Wire podcast
January 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025
Hosted the Walking the Wire podcast, exploring David Simon's HBO series with guests from various backgrounds to provide context on the show's worlds (podcast currently paused).
Owner/Operator at New Dawn Herbals & Fine Gifts
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Owned and operated a herbs and ethnobotanicals business; formulated proprietary blends; managed a team of ~12; supplied materials to other kratom and ethnobotanical vendors; shipped over a million supplement capsules between 2015-2018 without incident.
Content Creator at Peak Nootropics
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Regularly created content related to nootropics and supplementation; pitched, researched and developed content optimized for search ranking; helped drive social media strategy and online presence.
Copywriter at Crowd Content
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Wrote ad copy, website content and product descriptions across industries including retirement communities and other consumer sectors; contributed to multiple client projects.
PR Writer at Stop Whispering PR (SWPR)
December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Wrote press releases and promotional copy for music artists; assisted in writing copy and online promotion for clients.
Ghostwriter at Self-employed
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Ghostwrote client books and content; experience ranges from self-help titles to web content; collaborated remotely with multiple clients.
Owner/Operator at New Dawn Herbals & Fine Gifts
January 1, 2015 - November 23, 2025
Offered high-quality herbs and ethnobotanicals, formulated proprietary blends. Managed retail sales and provided materials to other kratom and ethnobotanical vendors. Led a team of about a dozen who compounded, encapsulated and bottled supplements for Peak Nootropics and Limitless Mindset; team produced over a million capsules (2015–2018).
Content Creator at Peak Nootropics
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Regularly created content related to nootropics and supplementation; pitched, researched and developed content optimized for search ranking.
Voice Actor at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Narrated 23 audiobooks between 2018 and 2022 under my name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock. Proficient with Audacity and Reaper DAWs; editing at beginner-to-intermediate level.
Co-host at Walking the Wire
January 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025
Co-hosted the Walking the Wire podcast, exploring David Simon's HBO series with guests from varied backgrounds.
Voice Actor at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Narrated 23 audio books under my own name and the pseudonym Robert Wrenlock; engaged in various audiobook projects.
Co-host at Walk in the Wire podcast
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-hosted the Walk in the Wire podcast, an exploration of David Simon's HBO series with guests from diverse walks of life, providing additional context on the show's worlds.
Owner / Operator at New Dawn Herbals & Fine Gifts
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Owned and operated a herbal/ethnobotanical business; provided high-quality herbs and blends; managed a team and production workflows; supplied materials to other vendors.
Content Creator at Peak Nootropics
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Regularly created content related to nootropics and supplements; pitched ideas and supported marketing efforts.
Content Creator / Social Media Manager at Gifts From Earth Knowledge Base
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Created content on herbalism, plant history, and holistic treatments; did minor design work for promotional materials; assisted with customer relations and outreach.
Reporter at Inquisitr
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Researched stories, developed leads, conducted interviews, and wrote feature news stories; operated CMS to upload stories.
Ghostwriter at Various Clients
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2021
Ghostwriting, proofreading and revision for multiple clients across self-help, books, and web content.
Publicist at Stop Whispering PR
January 1, 2007 - Present
Wrote bios, press releases, and promotional copy for musical artists; assisted with online copywriting and online promotion for the firm and clients.

Education

High School Diploma at Warren County High School
January 1, 2001 - March 31, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Consumer Goods

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