Samantha Leal
Samantha Leal is the Deputy Editor at Well+Good, where she spends most of her day thinking of new ideas across platforms, bringing on new writers, overseeing the day-to-day of the website, and working with the awesome team to produce the best stories and packages. Before W+G, she was the Senior Web Editor for Marie Claire and the Deputy Editor for Latina.com, with bylines all over the internet. Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University with a minor in African history, she’s written everything from travel guides to political op-eds to wine explainers (currently enrolled in the WSET program) to celebrity profiles. Find her online pretty much everywhere @samanthajoleal.
Latest articles by Samantha Leal
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Ending DACA Is the Most Un-American Thing Trump's Done Yet
And that's saying a lot.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Demi Lovato Casually Frees the Nipple on the VMAs Red Carpet
Dannnng, Demi.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Fringe Benefits: Celebrities With and Without Bangs
Bangs? No bangs? Bangs? No bangs?
By Samantha Leal Published
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Women Warriors: The Hidden History of Female Combat Heroes
In the records of what shaped the world we live in today, men have gotten all the glory—but these women changed the course of history too.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Here's How to Basically Live Forever—According to the Oldest People in the World
Weirdly their advice almost always involves alcohol and unhealthy food...so yay?
By Samantha Leal Published
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The Internet Is Losing Its Mind Over Who Rihanna's Making Out With
WHO IS HE??
By Samantha Leal Published
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15 Perfectly Pink Restaurants to Put on Your Must-Eat List
Do it for the food, then do it for the Insta.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Alex Rodriguez Surprised Jennifer Lopez with a Kiss on the Red Carpet and Her Face Says It All
😍😍😍
By Samantha Leal Published
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Rihanna Being Fat-Shamed Isn't Just That—We Have a Problem with How We Talk About Women's Bodies When They're
Rihanna Being Fat-Shamed Isn't Just That—We Have a Problem with How We Talk About Women's Bodies When They're
By Samantha Leal Published
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After Bombing, Manchester Residents Show Us All the Meaning of Unity
Acts of kindness are happening all over the city.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Everything You Need to Know About the Designer Behind Pippa Middleton's Wedding Dress
Giles Deacon designed the (soon-to-be-iconic) gown.
By Lori Keong Published
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And Just Like That, Prince George Follows in Prince William and Prince Harry's Footsteps
As a page boy, obviously.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in Charleston
Get ready to consume everything in sight.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Simone Biles Was Told to Smile and Her Response Was Perfection
Do not come for her.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Pregnancy Will Be 425% More Expensive Under Trump's New Healthcare Plan
So about that contraception access...
By Samantha Leal Published
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Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Are the Most Adorable Couple at the Met Gala
Stoppp it guys.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kendall Jenner's Met Gala Dress Is Made of Thread and 85,000 Crystals
And zero fabric.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kim Kardashian Wears All White and Puffy Sleeves to the 2017 Met Gala
Flying solo, still fly AF.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: How to Do Las Vegas the Low-Key Way
Zen City > Sin City
By Samantha Leal Published
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4 Beer Cocktails Even Non-Beer Drinkers Will Love
🍺 + 🍹 = ☺️
By Samantha Leal Published
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Vodka and Soda Is Such BS: Here's What You Should Really Drink if You're Watching Your Calories
Bottoms up.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley
Plus, Los Angeles recs to round out a getaway. 🌵🌴
By Samantha Leal Published
5 Easy-to-Drink Session Beers for Summer
AKA brews with lower alcohol content and all of the flavor.