Amy Padilla
Feature Writer / Journalist
- Sports Features
- Artist Interviews
- Restaurant Reviews
- Beauty/Fashion Articles
- Concert Reviews

featured interviews
Missy Franklin: Worth More Than Gold
USA Swimming | 2019
Diane von Furstenberg Launches DVF Beauty Line
Jack Frost Magazine | 2004
Model: Amy Padilla | Make up by DVF cosmetics
Nathan Morris Discusses New Boyz II Men Album, Sneaking Backstage and Selling Out
AudioAddiktion.com | 2008
sports features
Torri Huske: Friends and Flying | SwimSwam magazine | Oct, 2024
Thomas Heilman: Racing Toward the future | Swimswam magazine | May, 2024
Katie Grimes Says to Enjoy the process | SwimSwam Magazine | Dec, 2023
Anthony Nesty’s Gratifying Olympic Coaching Experience | USA Swimming | Aug, 2021
A Glimpse of Swimming History Through the Eyes of 1948 Olympian Penny Taylor | USA Swimming | Jan, 2022
Malmsten: Between the Lanes Swimming Toward Victory | SwimSwam Magazine | May, 2024
Growth Toward Greatness - Zane Grothe Feature | USA Swimming | Oct, 2018
Nathan Adrian ‘Makes a Splash’ by Discussing the Importance of Swim Lessons | USA Swimming | May, 2021

Artist interviews & music reviews

Photography by S. Padilla II
Switchfoot Performs with Fan at Vinyl on Halloween | AudioAddiktion.com | Oct, 2012
Escape the Fate Perform for Their ‘Soldiers’ at House of Blues | AudioAddiktion.com | Sept, 2012
Sugar Ray Guitarist Rodney Sheppard Divulges Details About 'Music for Cougars' | AudioAddiktion.com | June, 2009
Singing to Victory: Ministry of Love Performs at House of Blues Despite Singer’s Cancer Diagnosis | AudioAddiktion.com | Aug, 2012
Valora Hints at Exciting News Under New Label | AudioAddiktion.com | April, 2013
Tori Amos Finishes 'Night of Hunters' Tour at Verizon Theater | AudioAddiktion.com | Dec, 2011
Winter Jam 2012 Brings Music and Faith to the Soul | AudioAddiktion.com | Dec, 2012
AudioAddiktion.com was an online music magazine owned and operated by Amy Padilla from 2008 to 2015. The company is no longer in business.
restauranteur interviews and reviews
Mary Gallo and George Lucas Divulge Secrets About the ‘Science of Wine’ | Open Shoot Magazine | 2003
III Forks Offers the Taste of Royalty | Open Shoot Magazine | 2003
La Duni Brings Authentic Latin American Food to Dallas | Open Shoot Magazine | 2002
AquaKnox Provides Customers with Unforgettable Seafood Experience | Open Shoot Magazine| 2006
Guadalajara Shines with Traditional Mexican Cuisine | Open Shoot Magazine| 2006
Chef David Varley Brings the Food to Life at Bradley Ogden | Open Shoot Magazine| 2004
Kahunaville Guests Always Leave with a Smile | Open Shoot Magazine | 2006

fashion articles
Betsey Johnson's Designs are Eternal | Jack Frost magazine | 2003
The Face Behind the Brushes: an interview with gordon espinet from mAC cosmetics | Jack frost magazine | 2006
Andreas Beckmann’s Boots and Belts are Designed with Flair | Jack Frost Magazine | 2006
East 2 West Highlights the Beauty in Asian Fashion | Jack Frost Magazine | 2004
MaxStudio.com: Where Sleek Meets Classic in Sexy Fashion Lines | Jack Frost Magazine | 2004
Why Bernini Suits Are Turning Heads in Men's Fashion | Jack frost magazine | 2006
Curating Style at Ella Bleu | Jack frost magazine | 2005

Contact
For journalism or writing work: [email protected]