
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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8 Surprising Work Things That Are Bad for Your HealthFeatures Yeeeeah...that exercise ball isn't the cure-all you think it is.
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Sir Ian McKellen, Former Taylor Swift Squad Wannabe, No Longer Wants to Be in Taylor Swift's SquadYou know, since she kicked him out of his apartment. (Kind of.)
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The Pop Stars Keep Coming: Kesha Will *Also* Appear on 'Jane the Virgin'She joins Britney Spears for season two.
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Miley Cyrus Pulls a Beyoncé, Drops Free Album at the End of the VMAsShe also passed around joints and avocados in the press room. Any questions?
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The Secret to Miley's Over-the-Top Ponytail—Straight from Her StylistYou know you're impressed.
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Behold: Every One of Miley Cyrus' Outfit Changes for the VMAsThere's so much happening.
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6 Alcohol Myths You Have to Stop BelievingFeatures No, seriously, stop.
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Backstage, Taylor Swift Is the Oprah of Tour Appearances"And you can come! And you can come! And you can come!"
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5 Beauty Mistakes That Age You 10 YearsFeatures These little habits aren't doin' you justice.
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The 8 Weird Tricks That Make Hair-Commercial Hair Look So GoodFeatures Do not try in real life.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Continue to Spend Time Together Post-SplitAfter a trip to Disney World, they remain amicable.
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Designer Nicole Miller on the Power of Dressing "Happy"
As her nicole by Nicole Miller line celebrates 10 years in the biz, the print-loving fashion force wants you to up the ante on wearing your heart on your sleeve.
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How These Skateboarding Girls Are Changing AfghanistanIn a place where skating doesn't have cultural taboos, girls get to take charge.
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Everyone's Been Putting on Their Bras Wrong
How To We were grossly misinformed.
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Surprise: Miley Had a Special Guest at Her Marie Claire Cover Shoot, and She's Telling AllYouTube star and transgender icon Gigi Gorgeous opens up about her crazy day.
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Cava, Prosecco, Champagne—a Definitive Guide to Sparkling DrinksWait, what's the difference again?
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Gina Rodriguez Talks 'Jane the Virgin' and Standing Her Ground in Hollywood: "It Is Very Scary Territory"A refreshing dose of real talk.
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Royals Among Us: 7 Chic Aristocrats Who Have Lived Right Here in the U.S.Can I borrow a cup of sugar/tiara?
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The *Real* Order You Should Be Applying Your Hair Products InHow To Because every day should be a good hair day.
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Joni Mitchell Suffered a Brain Aneurysm, Is Expected to Make a Full RecoveryJoni Mitchel expected to recover from brain aneurysm
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Yessss: Uzo Aduba Has Been Cast as Glinda the Good Witch in 'The Wiz'Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah are already confirmed for the musical.
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4 Things No One Tells You About Dyeing Your HairFeatures Like, it can actually be good for it? Maybe?
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Bill Cosby Ordered to Take the Stand in Sexual Assault CaseIt will be the first time in a decade that Cosby is forced to discuss allegations in court.
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See 100 Years of Men's Swimsuits in 3 MinutesAnd yes, you have to see the 1975 shimmy.
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An Exclusive Look at the Costumes and Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of 'Madame Bovary'Director Sophie Barthes shares the scoop.
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The Surprisingly Badass Hobbies of All Your Favorite StarsThank god they don't spend all their time drinking green juice...
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The First 'Zoolander 2' Trailer Is SO Satisfying"If God exists, then why did he make ugly people?"
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