About the Author
Joanna is a writer, editor, and consumer rights advocate.
Work Experience
She has worked extensively in broadcasting with experiences at Discovery Network and Cumulus Broadcasting, and her writing has been recognized by the Toronto Sun, the Sun UK and US, and The New York Times. Early in her career, she wrote dance criticism as an intern at the Village Voice in New York and at the San Francisco Chronicle.
Joanna holds a BA in Theatre from the University of California, Berkeley.
Interests and Passions
Joanna has a profound love of history, dogs, draft horses, painting, and audiobook narration. To date, she has recorded over 100 audiobooks and has been heard across the U.S. and globally in branding campaigns for Volvo, Window World, Stena, the Golf Channel, Adam & Eve, NBC Universal, and HGTV. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, singing, and baking pies for people in the community. She lives with her husband and 4 dogs in rural Nova Scotia.
Latests
Travel Insurance vs. Airline Compensation
Your flight has been severely delayed, and you end up arriving at your destination hours late. As a result, you miss out on some of your plans. You know you have air passenger rights that provide compensation, but because you have travel insurance, you’re not sure who covers what or where to...
Joanna Teljeur, 02.06.2025
6 minutes read
Real ID Requirements Explained
The Real ID has been in the making since 9-11. It’s had several launch dates, but now the Department of Homeland Security has set May 7, 2025 as the enforcement deadline. This means that in order to fly domestically within the US, you’ll need either a passport or an official Real...
Joanna Teljeur, 29.04.2025
4 minutes read
Bird Strike Delays: What It Means and Steps to Take
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, roughly 19,700 bird strikes were recorded in the United States in 2023. Not only that, but 357 injuries were attributed to wildlife strikes from 1990 to 2023. Airlines around the world spend an estimated $3.3 billion annually on bird strikes, with...
Joanna Teljeur, 29.04.2025
4 minutes read
How to File a Small Claims Case Against Any Airline (Step-by-Step)
Let’s be honest. No one really wants to go to court. But if you’ve filed a compensation claim with an airline for flight disruptions or baggage mishandling, and they refuse to pay what you’re owed, then taking the matter to small claims court might be your only option. Taking an...
Joanna Teljeur, 28.04.2025
5 minutes read
Refunds vs Compensation: Understanding the Difference
You’ve had a problem with your flight, and now you’re wondering if you’re owed a refund. To make matters even more confusing, you learn that you might also be eligible for airline compensation, depending on where you’re traveling. If you’re trying to figure out refunds...
Joanna Teljeur, 21.05.2025
5 minutes read