Sierra Starks

Seattle

Freelance Reporter at Freelance

Freelance journalist, @DeptofDefense comms strategist (i go by “Chief”); #GirlPower advocate; Words: Marie Claire, Allure, @SeattleTimes, & more

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How to Treat Pigment Changes on Black and Brown Skin After an Eczema Flare

6 days ago | allure.com | Sierra Starks

If you’re one of the nearly 32 million Americans living with eczema, a group of inflammatory conditions that often cause itchy, scaly skin, you know it can be a roller coaster. “It will kind of wax and wane, so patients have periods of flares or clearance,” says Dara Spearman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On top of that eczema can sometimes cause the affected areas to lighten or darken post-flare-up.
NC Guard aids Hurricane Helene victims until mission complete

Dec 5, 2024 | reservenationalguard.com | Sierra Starks

Col. Kimberly Graham said her pride in her state has never been greater. She has witnessed the strength and unwavering resolve of residents who continue to push through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in Western North Carolina. “I think you saw it in the early days after the hurricane hit, people banded together and started helping their own,” said Graham, who serves as the officer in charge of all relief operations in the region. “That’s just the North Carolina way.
Inside the strategies behind the 2024 turnaround

Nov 18, 2024 | militaryfamilies.com | Sierra Starks

The standard within U.S. Army Recruiting Command is for each recruiter to achieve one enlistment per month, for a total of 12 in one year. This past recruiting year, which ended September 30, Sgt. 1st Class Oscar Cisneros more than quadrupled that goal. The 30-year-old recruited 57 people into the Army, making him the sixth top-producing recruiter in the command. “Last year, if you would have said that I would have put 57 people in the Army, I would be like, no, that’s impossible,” said Cisneros.
New military housing reporting system 'critical' for improvements

Oct 20, 2024 | militaryfamilies.com | Sierra Starks

It has been more than five years since privatized military housing concerns were catapulted to a level of national attention and controversy. Testimony after testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services in 2019 detailed toxic mold exposure, water damage, pest infestation, and other health risks present in the homes of military families who opted to live on base.
What Is a Postnatal Retreat and Is It Worth It?

Sep 26, 2024 | msn.com | Sierra Starks
Why This South Korean Postpartum Tradition is the Latest Trend Among American Parents

Sep 26, 2024 | parents.com | Sierra Starks

Luxury accommodations, round-the-clock doula care, foot baths before bed, and daily curated meals to promote lactation—it may sound like a dream for new parents, but it has recently become a reality in the U.S. Called postnatal retreats, the experience is meant to be restorative for birthing people in their fourth trimester, a transitional period marked with joy and fragility alike.
Hair Salons Are Still One of the Most Segregated Spaces in America

Feb 29, 2024 | byrdie.com | Sierra Starks

Hair salons and churches are still two of the most segregated spaces in America. I’ve been hearing that sentiment a lot lately. In this moment of American reckoning, with racial bias, racial injustice, and white privilege under a microscope, online conversations have shifted to expose industries where racism and discrimination run rampant. The consensus: This reckoning we’re in must extend to those safe, white spaces.
Soldier shares inspiring journey to Miss America competition

Jan 17, 2024 | militaryfamilies.com | Sierra Starks

In the weeks leading up to taking the stage at the Miss America competition this month, Vanessa Munson’s preparation looked a bit different than her peers. She is in the process of transitioning out of the Army, where she has served since 2019. Winning the title of Miss Washington over the summer was a dream many years in the making, says Munson. The 23-year-old attributes her ability to truly own the stage to her career as a soldier.
Air Force spouse makes waves with temporary hair color for textured hair

Dec 19, 2023 | militaryfamilies.com | Sierra Starks

Everyone remembers the woman in the room with purple hair. Lianne Dobson is that woman. The Air Force spouse’s beauty brand, Gemini Naturals, boasts a line of temporary hair color specifically for textured hair. Like most entrepreneurial stories, Dobson’s was born out of a problem for which she needed to find a solution. Years of moving from location to location left her without a dedicated hair stylist and colorist for her natural curls.
Why Are Recalled Baby Products Still on the Market?

Sep 11, 2023 | whattoexpect.com | Sierra Starks

When Jalan Burton, M.D., MPH, CLS, was preparing for the arrival of her third child in early 2020, she took out her baby gear from storage — including a Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper. Having not used it since her son was an infant, she was shocked to learn it was associated with several infant deaths.

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11 Oct 24

😍😍😍 #GoArmy

Seattle Seahawks @Seahawks

Tonight's flyover features 3 United States Army UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. @16thCAB | @usarec | @goarmyseattle | @7thID https://t.co/NOWqpLg38q

Sierra Starks @SierraLStarks

31 Aug 24

Dear @AmericanAir, charging almost $1K for a flight, delaying us ALL day (& never offering an explanation), then canceling at 10:30 PM and offering a 2-star hotel? That’s not just bad service, it’s diabolical. On a scale of 1-10, it’s giving a negative 4. #AATeam #oneworld25 https://t.co/fQXjyWlXXQ

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9 Jun 24

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