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Barbara McMurray
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Writer, Freelance
California
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Biography
Writer for Orange County, California magazines and local weeklies. Publicist, marketing consultant who has worked with firms and nonprofits including Soka University of America, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Laguna Dance Festival, Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center, Sally's Fund, Crisp Imaging, ARC reprographic services, Opera Pacific, San Francisco’s Philharmonia Baroque. Barbara serves on the boards of Friendship Shelter (innovative programs, shelter, and permanent housing for unhoused individuals) and Impact Schools (educating and housing Nepalese children), and dedicates time to the Housing & Human Services Committee for the City of Laguna Beach. She is also a death doula, providing non-medical support at the end of life.
Lifestyle , Arts , Nonprofits , People , Business Features
Content
By Barbara McMurray| The Laguna Beach Independent Verified Thank you to the Indy for helping to spur a conversation around affordable housing with the Feb. 28 article, "Is Affordable Housing Possible in Laguna?"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, California is 3 to 4 million housing units short of accommodating all Californians. Affordable housing is one solution. Let's use some of the information in the article to clarify this complex topic.
By Barbara McMurray| The Laguna Beach Independent Verified It’s not a stretch to imagine a yoga teacher being generous, but Samantha Kilmartin has found a unique and meaningful way to do so. Every dollar she earns as a yoga instructor at Laguna Beach Yoga goes directly to Sally’s Fund, whose mission touched her heart the moment she learned about it. One Sunday in 2023, Kilmartin attended a service at Laguna Presbyterian Church. The guest speaker was Rachael Berger, the executive director of Sally’s Fund.
Valentine’s Day offers a loving reminder to get your heart checked by Laguna’s homegrown nonprofit Heartfelt - Laguna Beach Local News
By Barbara McMurray| The Laguna Beach Independent Verified By Barbara McMurray, Special to the Laguna Beach IndependentHearts are ubiquitous this month as lovebirds and others exchange heart-shaped gifts for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. But February is just another heart-centric month for Holly Morrell and her cardiologist colleague Dr. Dawn Atwal, who think every day not about chocolate hearts, but the essential organ pumping away in everyone’s chests.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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