Editor for Axios Local. Indy resident. Previously worked for WFYI, Indianapolis Business Journal. Indiana University journalism grad. Dog mom. 2x marathon runner. https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolishttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3mk6hzysoas2lPSA: If you are a woman in journalism in Indy, this networking event next week is for YOU. It's free. It'll feature great advice from a great panel. And it'll be fun. I guarantee it. RSVP here: https://eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-april-meetup-tickets-1986805226917?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true23 Apr 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6hzysoas2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3mjfcsc4ch22eWe're talking hard convos and managing up at the next Women+ in Journalism meetup on April 28. 🎟️ It's FREE but please RSVP so we have an idea of who's coming: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-april-meetup-tickets-1986805226917?aff=oddtdtcreator13 Apr 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfcsc4ch22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3mfmknzxqa22rThe next Women+ in Journalism meetup is a relaxing craft night March 9 at 8th Day Distillery. Bring something to work on (or don't — no judgement if crafts aren't for you) and chat with friends. ➡️ It's FREE but RSVP here so we know who's coming: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-march-meetup-tickets-1982697343126?aff=oddtdtcreator https://media.tenor.com/eJWKh7cIcCQAAAAC/craft-arts.gif?hh=220&ww=48024 Feb 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmknzxqa22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3m236lp3q222mTwo weeks from today!! It's free to attend, but RSVP below so we know how many people are coming! ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Sep 2025 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3m236lp3q222mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lz2axx2nl22tTime for another women+ in journalism meetup. This time the theme is the tough stuff: money and other hard convos. 🕰️ 6:30-8pm Oct. 14 🍻 Guggman Haus Brewing Co. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-october-meetup-tickets-1693720566809?aff=oddtdtcreator17 Sep 2025 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz2axx2nl22thttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lthj2zaqps2cNext women+ in journalism meetup is MONDAY! We'll be sharing tips on how to handle burnout. And all attendees will leave with a discount code for Poynter's work-life chemistry course (10/10 recommend this!) Event is free but RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-meetup-tickets-1429038656089?aff=oddtdtcreator08 Jul 2025 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthj2zaqps2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lseudhhjsk2kTime to RSVP to the next women+ in journalism meetup! We'll be talking about burnout and work-life boundaries. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-meetup-tickets-1429038656089?aff=oddtdtcreator24 Jun 2025 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lseudhhjsk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3loyssbonpc2kRace fans: Last Row Party is bigger & better this year! What's new: 👀 Behind-the-scenes tours at Dallara IndyCar Factory 🏎️ Drive in a simulated race and compete for great prizes and bragging rights 🕺 '80s cover band playing hits 🎟️ Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-last-row-party-tickets-1249954550709?aff=oddtdtcreator12 May 2025 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3loyssbonpc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3llfatxbb222tEast siders: Here are helpful tips for what you can, cannot do during a boil water advisory: https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/03/27/east-side-boil-water-order-48-hours27 Mar 2025 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3llfatxbb222thttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3ljkqt7sl3s2tThe Indianapolis Press Club Foundation is launching networking events for women+ journalists, and the first one is TONIGHT! Why come? Meet other inspiring women working in media and walk away with new connections. Plus, this is a private event at Solely Wine. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-meetup-tickets-1251581757729?aff=oddtdtcreator04 Mar 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljkqt7sl3s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lj3s72gpls2sReminder this is less than 1 week away! It's free, but please sign up if you plan to come! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-meetup-tickets-1251581757729?aff=oddtdtcreator26 Feb 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj3s72gpls2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3liwsobwht22sHere's an interesting idea ... rent backyard chickens: https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/02/24/egg-prices-backyard-chicken-rentals24 Feb 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3liwsobwht22shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lipncm6uik2sHappy Friday! Reminder to sign up for this women in journalism networking event. It's free and it will be fun! [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Feb 2025 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lipncm6uik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lihxtigyvs2s📢 Calling all women+ journalists in Indy ... the Indianapolis Press Club Foundation is starting FREE regular networking meetups. Our first one is coming up. More details and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-journalism-networking-meetup-tickets-1251581757729?aff=oddtdtcreator18 Feb 2025 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lihxtigyvs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lfujwou46c2sIt's time to fight about the Fighting Irish. Who gets to claim them? Chicago or Indy? Vote in our poll! https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/01/16/poll-notre-dame-chicago-indianapolis16 Jan 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfujwou46c2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lf6elsjjxc2swell, this makes me sad. https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/01/07/gallery-pastry-shop-closing-final-location-sunday07 Jan 2025 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf6elsjjxc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3ld4xz4xflj2x👀Who was Indy's top artist on Spotify Wrapped? Hint: This person also topped my list. See both lists here: https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/12/12/spotify-wrapped-taylor-swift-indianapolis12 Dec 2024 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld4xz4xflj2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lcl66fhyqr2xIf you're not listening to the Axios Indianapolis holiday playlist, what are you even doing? 10/10. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yeGhzgYM1vboXsi6le9lZ?si=z7iPGtD2TlqGGbRMhcxeNg05 Dec 2024 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcl66fhyqr2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lcfnyfmroz2xPoll: Who should the Chicago Bears hire as their next head coach? https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/12/02/kevin-warren-bears-coaching-change-poll03 Dec 2024 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfnyfmroz2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lcfnvlrivr2x"Dirty soda" is in Indy. Not sure what this is? @axios.com Indy checked it out for you: https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/12/03/swig-dirty-soda-shops-indianapolis03 Dec 2024 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfnvlrivr2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lbign2yagb2xCan someone please explain this to me? What? How? Why? https://www.axios.com/2024/11/21/comedian-banana-taped-wall-sells-624-million21 Nov 2024 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbign2yagb2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lerdody.bsky.social/post/3lbasdtrlic2jA little sad that Indy does not get a Mariah Carey holiday pop-up bar. https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/11/18/mariah-carey-christmas-themed-bar18 Nov 2024 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:cg7tx33jfl6igw2oymqrx5la/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbasdtrlic2j