Budget And The Bees is part of the District Media, Inc. portfolio. Originally founded in the District of Columbia in 2007, District Media, Inc. is an independent woman and veteran lead media company. With an audience of over 10 million monthly visitors, our content appears in Google News, AOL, and other channels. Our objective is to deliver high-quality news, advice, and other related topics that inform, empower, educate, and entertain the public. We provide this information free of charge through our portfolio of 15 different websites, with all operating expenses paid through advertising.
Meet the Leadership Behind District Media
James Hendrickson, CEO and Founder
For Marketing/Sales Inquiries contact: james@districtmediafinance.com
Tamila McDonald, Chief Operations Officer
For Editorial Questions contact: tamila@districtmediafinance.com
Amanda Blankenship, Chief Editor
amanda@districtmediafinance.com
Latrice Perez, Associate Editor
latrice@districtmediafinance.com
Our Writers
Jenny Smedra
Jenny Smedra is an avid world traveler, ESL teacher, former archaeologist, and freelance writer. Choosing a life abroad strengthened her commitment to finding ways to bring people together across language and cultural barriers. While most of her time is dedicated to working with children, she also enjoys good friends, good food, and new adventures.
Vanessa Bermudez
Vanessa Bermudez is a content writer with over eight years of experience crafting compelling content across a diverse range of niches. Throughout her career, she has tackled an array of subjects, from technology and finance to entertainment and lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She’s also a proud fur mom to four gentle giant dogs.
Ashleigh Clyde
Ashleigh Clyde is a dedicated youth advocate, journalist, and researcher. Passionate about shedding light on important issues, such as financial literacy and marketing tactics. She has extensive experience in entertainment journalism.