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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ModCloth Casts Its First Transgender Campaign Model
Meet Rye Silverman.
By Samantha Leal
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'The Mindy Project' Is Canceled and, Naturally, Everyone Is Really Upset About It
We'll be okay you guys. Let's Beyoncé Pad Thai this situation.
By Samantha Leal
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Selena Gomez and Niall Horan Rode a Roller Coaster Together, Which Is Very Date-Esque, No?
♪Your love is like, a rollercoaster baby baby♪
By Samantha Leal
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Sir Ian McKellen, Former Taylor Swift Squad Wannabe, No Longer Wants to Be in Taylor Swift's Squad
You know, since she kicked him out of his apartment. (Kind of.)
By Samantha Leal
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Rihanna Prank Serenades Jimmy Kimmel, Throws Money and Confetti on Him While He Sleeps
This is the most ludicrous thing ever.
By Samantha Leal
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If You Like ____, Then You'll Love ____: 8 New Shows to Have on Your Radar
Let us be your TV guide.
By Samantha Leal
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Inside the Cool-Girl Beauty Routines of TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann
Their motto? Keep it simple.
By Samantha Leal
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What's New on Netflix in August
And what you need to watch before it's gone.
By Samantha Leal
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Debby Ryan Has Some Brilliant Things to Say About Domestic Violence
An insightful chat with one of Hollywood's biggest rising stars.
By Samantha Leal
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7 Non-Annoying Money Tips You Haven't Heard from Your Mom
Because sometimes you need to hear it from an expert.
By Samantha Leal
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See Selma Blair as Kris Jenner in the New Trailer for 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson'
Who knew this would work out so well?
By Samantha Leal
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The Best Scary Movies to Stream This Month
'Tis the season, or whatever.
By Samantha Leal
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6 Tricks to Keep Your Makeup in Place from the 'Dancing with the Stars' Makeup Artist
Because who (but seriously who) would know better?
By Samantha Leal
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I Can't Afford to Transition: The Unseen Costs of Being Transgender
Living authentically comes with a hefty price tag.
By Samantha Leal
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Junk Food and Wine Pairings You Absolutely Need to Know
Brandish this at your next girls' night, win at life.
By Samantha Leal
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Why Everyone Should Be Angry That There Are Now Two Bachelorettes
A feminist rant.
By Samantha Leal
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Amy Schumer Is One of the Best Comedians Out There, and This Set Is Proof
And no, we didn't mean "female comedian."
By Samantha Leal
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8 Things I Learned About Talking to People from These Painfully Awkward Celebrity Interviews
A famous-person lesson in normal-person life.
By Samantha Leal
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5 Work Habits That Could Be Ruining Your Career
Well, shit.
By Samantha Leal
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You Now Have the Power to Choose the Woman Who Will Be on the $10 Bill
Any woman you want.
By Samantha Leal
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The Rise of the Surprise Vacation
The plan for everyone who hates making plans.
By Samantha Leal
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Exclusive: "Feeling Myself" Stylist Marni Senofonte Shares Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj's Secrets from the New Video
Including the one item Beyoncé *had* to wear.
By Samantha Leal