Barrett Baker

Hampton

Contributor and Editor at Freelance

Creative copywriter looking for new opportunities--full-time, freelance, or contract. Relocation is not out of the question.

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Positioned for Growth

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Barrett Baker

2 by Barrett BakerOne of the defining characteristics of Coastal Virginia is its proximity to water, a feature that benefits each of the region’s municipalities. Portsmouth, however, holds a distinctive position within the local marine economy. The Port of Virginia, one of the region’s most significant economic drivers and a critical hub in the national supply chain, operates across several cities, including Portsmouth, Newport News, and Norfolk.
Moto Mavericks: Grant Schwingle Covers Bike Basics

3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Barrett Baker

Moto Mavericks is a new social-first video initiative where Cycle Trader features a team of emerging young riders. This segment educates prospective riders with details on how to get started within unique riding categories while highlighting the capabilities of various motorcycles. To get things started off, we’d like to introduce you to Grant Schwingle who talks about some riding tips. Find more options online for new and pre-owned dual sport motorcycles for sale.
Moto Mavericks: Motocross for Beginners with Andrew Lee

3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Barrett Baker

As a part of our Moto Mavericks video series, we are highlighting stand-out voices in the motorcycle community. Andrew Lee is a seasoned motocross rider, influencer, and coach who is passionate about helping new riders entering the iconic world of motocross racing. Whether you’re new to motorcycles or exploring a new riding style, these insider tips will help you get started. Browse new and used dirt bikes for sale online.
Moto Mavericks: Motocross for Beginners with Andrew Lee

3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Barrett Baker

Home Barrett Baker Published: June 3, 2025 •Edited: June 4, 2025 As a part of our Moto Mavericks video series, we are highlighting stand-out voices in the motorcycle community. Andrew Lee is a seasoned motocross rider, influencer, and coach who is passionate about helping new riders entering the iconic world of motocross racing. Whether you’re new to motorcycles or exploring a new riding style, these insider tips will help you get started.
Mike Arlo: Man Behind the Mic

2 months ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Barrett Baker

By Barrett BakerIf you’re a fan of music and you have an opportunity to sit down with Mike Arlo for a few minutes to chat, take it. He is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge, especially when it comes to little known facts about classic rock bands and musicians. In other words, don’t play Trivial Pursuit against him when the subject is about music (he’s also a big Tchaikovsky fan, so even classical composers aren’t out of the question).
Man Behind the Mic

2 months ago | coastalvirginiamag.com | Barrett Baker

By Barrett BakerIf you’re a fan of music and you have an opportunity to sit down with Mike Arlo for a few minutes to chat, take it. He is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge, especially when it comes to little known facts about classic rock bands and musicians. In other words, don’t play Trivial Pursuit against him when the subject is about music (he’s also a big Tchaikovsky fan, so even classical composers aren’t out of the question).
Electric Motor & Contracting Company

2 months ago | covabizmag.com | Barrett Baker

3 When you hear the term “small motor repair,” do you envision a one-bay-door shop located in the middle of a row of businesses in an industrial park? That may have been true for Electric Motor & Contracting Company (EMC) when the business first started with eight employees. Now, they have approximately 270 people on the team and they basically own an entire city block within an industrial park in Chesapeake. What’s their definition of “small” motor?
T2 Is Fit for the People

Mar 3, 2025 | coastalvirginiamag.com | Barrett Baker

Personal trainer, fitness coach, speaker, and author of The Last 10 Pounds: How the Last 10 Pounds Helped Me to Lose 100 Pounds, Tasha Turnbull, owner of T2 Fitness and founder of the T2 Fitness Foundation, never set out to be a wellness guru. “I was overweight all throughout my youth and into college,” says Turnbull.
Popular Tech Gadgets Improve Productivity on Job Sites

Feb 24, 2025 | retrofitmagazine.com | Barrett Baker

Who doesn’t love cool tech gadgets, especially when they can reduce injury, fatigue and errors on the job site? At Equipment Trader, we’ve explored some of the most innovative tools currently available. With a variety of industries in mind, this list includes gadgets designed for multiple applications, making them versatile additions to any workplace.
8 Tips for Caring for Your Cruiser

Dec 26, 2024 | brnw.ch | Barrett Baker

Riders who buy cruisers often like the bike style for a better combination of overall features, no matter the type of riding. They offer a more comfortable riding position compared to sportbikes, and they’re lighter and easier to control than touring bikes. And while they aren’t known for the explosive power that many sportbikes offer, they’ll respond just fine when you jump on the throttle.