Patricia Nugent began her career as an arts and entertainment reporter and columnist for one of Ohio’s largest newspapers. Then she served as Style Editor at American Salon Magazine and most recently, Organic Spa Magazine. In 1991, along with American Salon Managing Editor, Laura Briedis, she founded a communications firm—NuBried Communicators—dedicated to feature writing and helping local businesses craft their story. Nugent has also penned stories for MIMI Magazine, Premier Hotels & Resorts and Northern Ohio Health Magazine.