Heather Joy Smith
Executive Producer, Correspondent, Writer
Twitter: @heatherjoysmith Instagram: @heatherjoysmith
Email: Heather@popheartstv.com
Originally from Gold River, CA Heather moved to LA to pursue a career in entertainment TV. One of her first jobs in the industry was at Radio Disney where she learned her love for Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and ABC Family — especially Pretty Little Liars! Seriously, can you believe who A is? Send her all your predictions!
You can view her entertainment reel here.
Michelle Phi
Executive Producer, Correspondent, Writer
Twitter: @_MichellePhi Instagram: @_MichellePhi
Email: Michelle@popheartstv.com
Michelle is originally from Sacramento, CA where she studied Journalism at Sacramento State University. This former Radio Disney girl is a HUGE fan of One Direction and 5SOS — but her ultimate dream date? That would be Calum Hood! When Michelle isn’t using her magical talents to track down breaking news in the pop culture industry, you can find her rocking her Mickey ears at Disneyland.
Kristin Carole
Correspondent and Writer: Movies and TV
Twitter: @KristinCarole13 Instagram: @KristinCarole13
Email: Kristin@popheartstv.com
A film fanatic at heart, Kristin Carole grew up working in her grandfather’s video store in Chicago. She moved to California to study Broadcast Journalism at Pepperdine University and begin a career in entertainment. Working for E! News, NBCUniversal and Story Monster TV has solidified her love of everything pop culture! She has a love for anything Disney from Princesses to Superheroes you’ll always have a Disney buddy with Kristin!
Andrea Gump
Contributor and Writer
Twitter: @RuunForrestRunn Instagram: @AndreaGump
Andrea is in her freshman year studying, Broadcast Journalism with a Spanish and History Double Minor at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. It has been her dream since she was a child “to be like Katie Couric.” When she isn’t studying for college exams, you can find her watching her favorite shows: The Bachelor/Bachelorette, Chasing Life, The Middle, House of DVF, Cupcake Wars or listening to Justin Bieber and Tori Kelly. Be jealous, she’s also interviewed Nathan Sykes!!!
Allie Shields
Contributor, Writer
Twitter: @Ashieldss Instagram: @Ashieldss
Allie is originally from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Home of Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day… She’s always up for new adventures and so excited to be apart of Pop Hearts TV!
Ray Vez
Production Assistant, Writer and Correspondent
Twitter: @ItsRayVez
Ray is a Latino with the fire in his blood! Since his childhood he’s been obsessed with all things pop-culture thanks to MTV’s TRL. He graduated college from Cal State Los Angeles and has begun working in the entertainment industry. When he’s not keeping up with the latest news and gossip, Ray is cooking up some of the best empanadas we have ever tasted. Not joking!
Daniel Jackson
Associate Producer and Writer
Twitter: @Daniel_in_PR Instagram: @Daniel_in_PR
Originally from Sacramento, California, Daniel graduated from Sacramento State University. Recently, he has gone completely Hollywood… You can generally find him googling the latest entertainment gossip, hiking, at spin class or sipping on the latest green smoothie.
Ricky Fowler
Videographer
Ricky hails from Seattle, WA but moved out to LA to work in entertainment. His first gig was covering all things tech at G4 and currently you can catch him working behind the scenes at Time Warner Sports covering Lakers, Dodgers, LA Galaxy and more!