Austin is a communications consultant, freelance writer and photographer. He's landed clients in many of the world's most sought-after publications, from The New York Times and Outside Magazine to Buzzfeed, The Boston Globe and Forbes. His editorial work has been published in Bon Appetit, DRIFT Magazine, AskMen, Time Out Miami, Grand Rapids Magazine and more. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising / Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, and is currently working on on his master's in public relations and corporate communications at Georgetown University.