Brittany Leitner

Brittany Leitner is the former senior lifestyle editor at Elite Daily and currently a freelance journalist with over 10 years of experience working in travel, beauty, health, and lifestyle. She is originally from San Antonio, Texas but has been NYC-based for the last 10 years.

Brittany holds a dual bachelor's degree in magazine journalism and English from Syracuse University and worked as the previous managing editor at The Dr. Oz Show. Her work in health journalism earned her a Digital Health Award in 2019. Her bylines appear in major women’s publications such as Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Byrdie, Oprah Daily, and many more.

Additionally, Brittany is an award-winning poet. Her poems have appeared in Palette Poetry, Gasher, New York Quarterly and her first chapbook "23 Emotions," won numerous awards, including the Sequestrum New Writer Award in 2018. She recently spent the summer studying with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Phillips with a Kenyon Review residency in Ohio. When she's not writing, she's probably traveling, trying a new dance class, listening to Lana Del Rey, or making small talk with strangers. She's a true Aries sun, Leo rising, and Aquarius moon, which means there's tons of fire and she's passionate about fighting for the underdog.

Follow her travels and read her poetry at @britariail.

http://www.brittanyleitner.com

Comedy

This Comedian Has Two Heroes: Margaret Cho & Her Grandma

“I’m the only comedian my family knows.”

By Brittany Leitner

Beauty

Melissa Barrera On Anxiety, Aloe Vera, & Finding Self Love

The actress opens up about her year — and what she’s looking forward to in 2023.

By Brittany Leitner

Life

Dorinda Medley Has Holiday Hosting Down To A Science

The ultimate hostess shares her secrets.

By Brittany Leitner

Beauty

Dermatologists Answer Your Most Burning Botox Questions

Here’s everything you’ve been wondering about the injectable.

By Brittany Leitner

Bustle Exclusive

Juvéderm Is Launching An FDA-Approved Jawline Filler

Here’s what to know about the cosmetic treatment.

By Brittany Leitner

Get Zen

Everything You Need To Totally Recharge In Your Apartment

From breathwork classes to dinner parties.

By Brittany Leitner

Beauty Screener

Behind The ’80s-Era Beauty Looks In Stranger Things Season 4

Including the makeup product you’ll now see on Eleven.

By Brittany Leitner

Relationships

How To Prevent Yourself From Downward Spiraling In Relationships

Imagined thoughts can very often feel real, especially when they’re recurring.

By Brittany Leitner

Relationships

How To Know If You’re Being Gaslit By Your Partner, Friends, Family, & More

No, it’s not just in your head.

By Brittany Leitner

Relationships

How To Get Over Someone, According To Experts

Denial is not your friend.

By Brittany Leitner

Relationships

What Even Is A Healthy Relationship?

No matter what stage of life you’re in, there’s always room for dating improvement.

By Brittany Leitner

Quick Question

Meet The Woman Behind The Floral Brand All Your Favorite Celebs Love

Seema Bansal Chadha tells us about starting Venus et Fleur.

By Brittany Leitner

Astrology

Are Scorpio & Pisces Compatible In A Relationship?

These two emo signs really get each other.

By Kristine Fellizar and Brittany Leitner

Astrology

Are Virgo & Pisces Compatible In A Relationship?

These two are magnetically drawn toward one another.

By Kristine Fellizar and Brittany Leitner

Halloween

Bennifer, Kravis, & 14 Other Fun Celeb Couples Halloween Costume Ideas

Paparazzi not included.

By Emma Carey and Brittany Leitner

The Olympics Warm-Up

The Genius Trick Olympian Alix Klineman Uses To Get Pumped Before A Game

Plus, the pro volleyball player shares her recovery routine.

By Brittany Leitner

Health

I Tried EFT Tapping For Anxiety & It Helped My Sleep, Too

Here’s why the simple technique actually works.

By Brittany Leitner

Todo Bien

What A Curandera’s Daily Wellness Routine Really Looks Like

Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, aka Kitchen Curandera, shares her typical weekday.

By Brittany Leitner

Quick Question

Babba Rivera Didn’t Have A Backup Plan For Starting Ceremonia

“Doing something for the first time never scares me because I did that so much growing up.”

By Brittany Leitner

Health

A Doctor Explains What Happens If Your Partner’s Vaccinated Before You

Spoiler alert: Not much is going to change.

By Brittany Leitner