About Us
Olivia Sarratt McCarthy – Editor
Born and raised in Nashville, Olivia left shortly after earning magna cum laude degrees in French and International Business from the University of Tennessee. She moved to Los Angeles and became the Manager/Event Coordinator for Le Colonial, an upscale restaurant in Beverly Hills, then moved on to spend nearly a decade in the entertainment industry, writing and producing independent films. After marrying Daniel McCarthy of Boston, they moved back to her hometown of Nashville – the best city in the world to raise a family. They are currently bringing Freshii, an organic, healthy fast-food franchise to Nashville. Writer, producer, mother of two, Olivia constantly has her hands full but looks forward to hearing from you!
Contact her at olivia@ncompassmagazine.com for questions, comments, contributions, or corrections.
Monique Larroux – Principal Photographer
Born and raised in Lousiana, Monique came to Nashville via Dallas, Cincinnati and Minneapolis. Like many, she came to see what it was like, fell in love with the city, and never left. Having spent 15 years in the corporate world, Monique finally decided to pursue her passion of photography full time. Now a well-known and respected photographer for countless bands and commercial ventures, she also runs Nashville Pin Up Girls. Please see her websites for more information www.moniquelarroux.com and www.nashvillepinupgirls.com
Christopher C. Odom – Cinematography
Chris Odom is a multi Award-Winning Writer, Director, Producer and Author who earned his Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from the University of California, Los Angeles.
A Member of the Writers Guild of America, west Independent Writer’s Caucus, Christopher has won numerous screenwriting and filmmaking awards. His work has been nationally televised and screened in cities worldwide, including Tel Aviv, Berlin and Cannes.
www.christopherodom.com
Ashley Kemp – Social Editor
Ashley is Nashville’s Girl Friday! She loves the local social scene and you will catch her popping in to many Nashville hot spots where everyone knows her name.
After graduating with a BA in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Ashley pursued an acting in Los Angeles and found another passion in casting reality television. Currently she has 18 major network shows under her belt for NBC, Bravo, MTV and Fox, to name a few. When she’s not casting or acting, she is a talent scout for an acting and modeling agency in Brentwood.
Natalie Hart – Production Coordinator
Born and raised in West Tennessee, Natalie earned a cum laude degree in Film and Video Production from the University of Memphis.
She worked in Los Angeles for two years as a Talent Coordinator and Assistant Editor for 51 Minds Entertainment. Some of the shows she worked on include Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, I Love New York and Charm School. She relocated to Nashville to be closer to her family and to continue her career. She looks forward to serving her community and being involved throughout the city.
Christopher Harston - Wardrobe Stylist
Christopher Harston’s passion and knowledge of the apparel industry first developed while attending university in the mid 90’s. He graduated from W.K.U. with dual degrees in Marketing and Textile/Apparel Merchandising. Priceless knowledge was earned while holding various positions at Castner Knott department store throughout college and for the next 12 years. Taking the leap to pursue fashion on his own, Chris has since excelled in styling entertainment personalities, professionals, photoshoots, videoshoots, and local and national publications.
christopherharston@yahoo.com or (615) 294-5170
