Sandy Allen

Richmond

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Freelance writer, traveler, camera clicker and lover of boats, beaches, bridges and the islands they inhabit - Food, boating, travel and theme park writer

Articles

The Trans Trad Lifestyle Is Hardly Traditional

1 day ago | eater.com | Sandy Allen

ReportsFor queer people, popular “tradwife” activities like gardening, baking, and homesteading provide delicious, life-saving joyIf you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Jun 26, 2025, 11:17 AM UTCIf you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Avoiding Public Bathrooms Damaged My Bladder—Now, As a Trans Man, I'm Finally Letting Go

1 month ago | cosmopolitan.com | Sandy Allen

A few months back, during a follow-up appointment with the surgeon who’d given me a hysterectomy, she started showing me photographs of my insides. I’d put off getting this surgery for years, but after Trump was elected again, I rushed to arrange it, leaping over the requisite insurance hoops as swiftly as possible. It was a moment when many trans people like me were rushing to do things like schedule surgeries and change paperwork while we still could.
Insurance Agent Vs Insurance Broker Vs Insurance Producer

Feb 28, 2025 | agentsync.io | Sandy Allen

Insurance 101: Insurance Agents vs. Insurance Brokers vs. Insurance ProducersLearn the difference between insurance agents, insurance brokers and insurance producers and how AgentSync can help mange licensing and compliance for all three groups.
Kentucky Derby Food | Top 37 for 2025 | Cozymeal

Feb 26, 2025 | cozymeal.com | Sandy Allen

Whether attending the festivities, tailgating with friends or hosting a Derby Day soirée at home, the best Kentucky Derby food focuses on tradition, fashionable attire, classic recipes and Southern hospitality. The Kentucky Derby is incredibly popular with horse and sporting enthusiasts, but it’s also the perfect opportunity for foodies and home chefs to show off their culinary skills.
Insurance 101: The Insurance Distribution Channel Overview

Feb 25, 2025 | insurancejournal.com | Sandy Allen

This post is part of a series sponsored by AgentSync. Insurance distribution involves various entities like agents, IMOs, FMOs, brokers, aggregators, MGAs, and MGUs.Carriers appoint licensed agents to sell products, but the process varies based on product and state regulations. Carriers typically work with independent producers who sell multiple carriers’ products. Distribution partners, such as agencies and MGAs, help recruit agents and manage licensing and appointments.
The Insurance Distribution Channel Overview

Jan 15, 2025 | agentsync.io | Sandy Allen

Insurance 101: The Insurance Distribution Channel Overview | AgentSyncThe insurance distribution channel is made up of a number of different players. Learn the basics in our latest 2-minute video, and read the full article for a deeper dive: https://agentsync.io/blog/insurance-101/insurance-101-the-insurance-distribution-channel-overview?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_video.
The Island Territory Famed for Its Pink Sand Beaches and Shipwrecks You Can Snorkel to

Jan 10, 2025 | afar.com | Sandy Allen |Jenna Mahoney

Within Bermuda’s 21 square miles, there are plenty of beaches to explore. Photo by Romiana Lee/Shutterstock Some 600 miles east of North Carolina, Bermuda is a paradise for those who love the Atlantic Ocean. More than 300 shipwrecks are located in the archipelago, making it a rich place for marine wildlife to thrive, and the territory regularly hosts sailing events including the Marion Bermuda and Newport Bermuda. But for most people, the beaches are its biggest draw.
A Brilliant Cure but We Lost the Patient

Oct 16, 2024 | thebeliever.net | Sandy Allen

A shock survivor I knew years ago—an activist I’d flown out West to meet because I was writing a profile of her—showed me a tattoo she had on the back of her neck. She turned away from me, on the bench where we were sitting, on the balcony of a tree house overlooking a river. She lifted her red hair to reveal the tattoo, which said “peter” (quotation marks included). She had tattooed the word there to remind herself of her own story, which made me think of Memento.
Inside Camp Lost Boys, A Sleep-Away Camp For Trans Men

Aug 28, 2024 | esquire.com | Sandy Allen

There were two problems with the assignment: to go to camp as a 37-year-old man. The first was that I didn’t go to camp as a kid, save one two-week stint at band camp in middle school, playing third-chair clarinet. I had spent the bulk of my time at band camp regretting having gone at all and imploring the counselors to let me leave, to no avail.
12 Traditional Milan Foods To Try in 2024

Jul 26, 2024 | cozymeal.com | Sandy Allen

Milan foods range from savory recipes like ossobuco and cotoletta alla Milanese to traditional Italian favorites with a Milanese twist, including risotto, polenta and busecca. The capital of the Lombardy region in Northern Italy, Milan is well known for fashion, arts, design and culture. It’s also one of the best foodie cities for travelers to embark on culinary adventures.