Samantha Gholar is a nationally recognized and award-winning journalist, wellness curator and Certified Classical Pilates instructor who has called Sarasota County home since 2013. With more than 16 years of experience in reporting, she has covered social justice, lifestyle and travel for national, state and regional outlets. 

Through her wellness brand, Well & Wild, Samantha curates transformative Pilates and nature-based experiences that inspire connection, healing and salubrious living. 

She is currently traveling the globe on a storytelling journey exploring women-led communities and cultural heritage while continuing to share Sarasota’s unique blend of arts, wellness and coastal charm with a wider audience.

Follow more of her work at SamanthaGholar.com and on Well & Wild's Substack.