Heather Elitou on Muck Rack

Heather Elitou

Verified
(She/Her)
New York
As seen in: BrownStyle Magazine, Medium, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Essence, BRIDES, Byrdie, Glowsly, SIGNATURE BRIDE
Covers:  Lifestyle, Fashion, Beauty, & Food
Doesn't Cover: Wine & Spirits
Lifestyle Writer| Mom of 3| Gift of Gab Fashion is my Fix| Beauty is Business| Writing is my life!
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I love to be addressed by name via email.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google, Google, and more google

Why did you become a journalist?

Journalism allows me to explore a wide range of topics, meet new people, and learn something new every day.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Essence

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Some people think that living a soft life is lazy but its actually not.
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