I'm an assistant editor at Forbes covering real estate, retail, and food & drink. Prior to joining Forbes, I was a staff writer at the Daily Democrat and freelanced for publications like the Los Angeles Times and the Sacramento News & Review. I was editor-in-chief of The State Hornet, the award-winning and student-run news organization at California State University, Sacramento, where I graduated from with a degree in journalism. Contact me in English, Italian or Spanish at mbeale@forbes.com.