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Andrea Navarro
Andrea writes and edits shopping content with a focus on beauty, gift guides, and style. She's worked in digital media for 10 years and tests everything from viral TikTok makeup …
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Amy Mayer
Reporter, producer, writer, editorA teary-eyed farmer recalls his family's struggle to hold onto the farm in the 1980s. A biologist, disguised to hide her humanity, provides nutrition to an abandoned …
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I am a copywriter and freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. I am experienced with a wide range of topics, including commerce, lifestyle, business, and more. Thanks to my extensive experience …
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Christie is a writer, editor, and content strategist living in New York City. Her work can be found on Shape, InStyle, Glamour, Real Simple, People, Prevention, MyDomaine, and more.
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Stephanie Emma Pfeffer
I create content for best-selling magazines and top-performing websites. Coverage areas include health, fitness, parenting, work-life balance, money and more.
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