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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Donald Trump's Female Staffers Get Paid One-Third Less Than Their Male Counterparts
Color us shocked.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, and Drink in New Orleans
So many things to eat. Just so many.
By Samantha Leal Published
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The Instagram Star's Guide to Taking Your Best Travel Photos Ever
Because, ugh, how do they make it look like that??
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Watch Selena Gomez Play a Teen Runaway Alongside Paul Rudd in 'The Fundamentals of Caring' Trailer
The Sundance favorite hits Netflix on June 24.
By Samantha Leal Published
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12 Pretty AF Cocktails to Impress Your Friends at Your Next Get-Together
"Oh this? Just something I whipped up."
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Hard Sodas Are the Newest Thing in Drinks
Popularity of hard sodas
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Warm Weather Treat to Try: A Boozy Affogato
AKA ice cream topped with wine AKA heaven.
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What Coffee You Should Order Based on What Kind of Wine You Like
Two of life's greatest joys.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Weekend Trip Guide: The Coolest Things to See and Do in Savannah
Get ready for ghosts, tunes, and tons of good food.
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5 Things You Need to Stop Believing About Alcohol
Don't come between me and my booze.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Rihanna's Getting into the College Scholarship Business
Work, work, work, work, work.
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Cyndi Lauper Goes Country, Tells All in Our Rapid-Fire Quiz
Her best career decision, her love of Nina Simone, and what she'd do if she wasn't a singer—it's all here.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Kristen Stewart Opens Up About Why She Refuses to Define Her Sexuality
"If you don't get it, I don't have time for you."
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Prince Harry Has *Concerns* for His Future Girlfriend
Everyone just be cool.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Meet the Woman Behind the Coolest New Way to Travel
Kiss that selfie stick goodbye.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Adele Responds to 'Lemonade' the Only Way You Can
Adele responds to Lemonade video
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I Got the Golden Ticket: My Week Living Like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' for Godiva's 90th Anniversary
*eats everything in sight*
By Samantha Leal Published
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The Best Instagrams from the 2016 Met Gala
From behind the scenes to red carpet shots.
By Samantha Leal Published
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Christina Aguilera Is on a Mission to Help You Not Suck at Singing
Meet your new MasterClass mentor.
By Samantha Leal Published
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This Is How Karlie Kloss Transformed Her Dress from Met-Gala Chic to After-Party Ready
Hint: *snip snip*
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6 Smoothies You Can Drink for Breakfast and Spike for Happy Hour
Best of both worlds.
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We Don't Know What to Believe About this Relationship Anymore: Miley Cyrus Is Reportedly Planning Her Wedding
Celebrity news whiplash.
By Samantha Leal Published