A look at three Omaha Magazine Contributors:
Rachel Birdsall—Creative Director
Rachel Birdsall has 15 years of graphic design experience under her belt, mostly in the world of print publishing. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media from Dana College and has been making the design world a bit more vibrant ever since. When she's not brainstorming her next big idea or perfecting a print layout, you’ll find Rachel hanging out with her husband, three cats, and two dogs. She’s a big fan of tabletop and board games, which she approaches with the same enthusiasm as her design projects. In her downtime, she’s busy brewing her own mead and cider—proving that her creativity knows no bounds, whether it's in the studio or in the kitchen! Her personal motto: There's nothing that can't be bedazzled if you try hard enough.
Kyle Eustice—Contributing Writer
A career in music seemed inevitable. The daughter of William and Susan Eustice, Kyle grew up in the 1980s, when her father’s band, The Firm, frequented the Howard Street Tavern, Ranch Bowl, and many other Omaha venues of a bygone era. After taking her first journalism class at Duchesne Academy taught by Omaha World Herald entertainment writer Tony Moton, the seed was planted. While studying at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she decided to pursue writing and eventually found her way to the Omaha City Weekly, where she was an intern. Following stints at The Reader and later, the Santa Fe Reporter, Kyle continued freelancing until she landed a job at Warner Music Group. Six years later, she resigned and accepted a Senior Editor position at HITS Magazine in Los Angeles. She continues to freelance for publications like Rolling Stone, SPIN, XXL, High Times, Village Voice, Thrasher, Omaha Magazine, and many others. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband, Paul Lukes, and their two chihuahuas, Petey and Paco—one of them will bite your head off. In her spare time, she likes running, hiking, photography, traveling, and staying in plush hotels.
Holly McAtee—Contributing Writer
Freelance Writer Holly McAtee is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. She received her BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis and a Theatre Minor from Northern Kentucky University. Holly writes for Omaha Magazine, B2B Magazine, and Onyx Magazine. She loves to hear people’s stories and is honored to be able to write about them. She’s a big believer in serendipity, the power of positivity and manifesting our destinies. Her hobbies include reading, painting, acting, thrifting, exploring the farmer’s market, seeing live theatre and live music, and traveling. She recently acted in The Diary of Anne Frank and Radium Girls at the Lofte Community Theatre in Manley. She’s married to her soulmate Ray. The two of them have had an amazing life together and are proud parents of Roary and Isabella, who both attend UNO. She lives in Springfield and enjoys being part of a small community.
This article originally appeared in the October 2024 issue of Omaha Magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.
