Award-Winning Journalist & Editor

Stories told with clarity, depth & heart.

With bylines in People, American Songwriter, VenuesNow and more — and a current role as Lifestyle Editor at AZ Big Media — I've spent my career finding the human truth inside every story.

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Christina Fuoco-Karasinski and Geraldo Perdomo, courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks

Christina Fuoco-Karasinski and Geraldo Perdomo, courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks

AZ Big Media · VenuesNow · American Songwriter · Times Media Group

About Me

More than a reporter —
a storyteller.

I'm an award-winning journalist and editor with extensive writing and management experience spanning lifestyle, culture, music, entertainment, and human interest. Currently, I serve as Lifestyle Editor at AZ Big Media, where I produce stories that connect with readers on a personal level.

My career has taken me from the newsroom at The Daily Tribune in Royal Oak to the pages of People magazine, with stops at VenuesNow, and many other publications along the way. I bring the same curiosity and precision to every assignment, whether it's a 500-word feature or a long-form investigative piece.

Off the clock, I've watched 8 Mile more times than I'll publicly admit, consider Ted Lasso required viewing, and once survived a Rob Zombie haunted house — which honestly counts as professional development.

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Dennis White of LATROIT

AZ Big Media

Dennis White's House Legacy: How LATROIT Built a New Chapter for Dance Music

The Grammy-winning producer reimagines house classics with Ron Carter and the Soweto Gospel Choir on “Classics Vol. 1,” the debut album from his LATROIT House Ensemble.

Women in Construction

AZ Big Media

How the Construction Industry Is Recruiting More Women

Breaking down barriers in a male-dominated field — and the companies leading the change.

Scottsdale Marks 75 Years of Reinvention

AZ Big Media

Scottsdale Marks 75 Years of Reinvention

From Winfield Scott's 1888 homestead to a hub for healthcare, tech and luxury tourism — how volunteers and public-private partnerships built the city over 75 years.

Debbie Castaldo at the Sleep in Heavenly Peace Grand Slam Award event

AZ Big Media

How Debbie Castaldo Turns Baseball into Community Impact

The Diamondbacks' community leader has helped the team pass $100 million in charitable giving — and, 25 years after the 2001 World Series title, is launching new efforts honoring first responders and the military.

Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado

AZ Big Media

A Few Words with Arizona D-backs Third Baseman Nolan Arenado

The Diamondbacks star, fresh off 2,000 career hits and the team's 2026 Heart & Hustle Award, talks morning swims with his kids, Cuban food, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and staying healthy at 35.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

AZ Big Media

Peanuts and a Penthouse: Manchester Grand Hyatt Mixes Luxury and Ballpark Nostalgia

A renovated penthouse, a behind-the-scenes Petco Park tour and suite seats — inside the San Diego hotel's Padres game-day package for Arizona travelers.

Andrea Bocelli

AZ Big Media

A Few Words with Andrea Bocelli Before Phoenix Concert

The tenor behind 90 million records reflects on the 30th anniversary of “Romanza” ahead of his Phoenix stop.

Candlelight Concerts Make Classical Music Cool Again

AZ Big Media

Candlelight Concerts Make Classical Music Cool Again

String quartets, flickering candlelight and setlists that run from Vivaldi to Metallica — how Fever's series is bringing new audiences to classical music across Arizona.

Parents Celebrate New Military Mental Health Measures

People Magazine

Parents Celebrate New Military Mental Health Measures They Fought for After Son's Suicide

A moving exclusive about a family's grief turned into advocacy — and the legislative change they helped bring about.

Survived to Tell: VR Experience

LA Downtown News

Survived to Tell: Freed From Captivity, Teen Tells His Story Via Virtual Reality Experience

How cutting-edge virtual reality is helping trauma survivors reclaim their lives — one headset session at a time.

Alpacas of Montana

AZ Big Media

Alpacas of Montana: Wool, Weather, and the Will to Build

A profile of the people turning wide-open Montana land into something unexpected — and surprisingly soft.

Bob Odenkirk

AZ Big Media

Bob Odenkirk Finds a New 'Normal' in Mesa

The Better Call Saul star discusses his new action film while visiting Mesa for spring training.

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Let's work together.

Whether you have a story pitch, a freelance assignment, or just want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

I'd love to hear from you. Reach out directly at:

christina.fuocokarasinski@gmail.com