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Marilyn La Jeunesse

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(She/Her)
  • Writer, Freelance
  • Freelance Newsletter Editor, NBC News
  • None, Bustle, Elite Daily, Business Insider
  • None, Glamour
  • None, Freelance, NBC News
New York
As seen in: Glamour, NBC News, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Business Insider Nordic, Business Insider Singapore, HuffPost and
Covers:  Beauty, Fashion, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Travel, Wellness, Commerce
Doesn't Cover: Politics, Tech

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Marilyn La Jeunesse’s Biography

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Marilyn is an internationally recognized Mexican-American freelance journalist and audience development specialist that’s previously worked for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Condé Nast’s award-winning Teen Vogue and Them brands, Hearst’s Cosmopolitan, and Selena Gomez’s Wondermind. She has bylines in HuffPost, Elite Daily, Teen Vogue, Allure, Glamour, People, InStyle, Travel & Leisure, VinePair, and more. Marilyn covers a host of topics including beauty, fashion, entertainm…

Marilyn La Jeunesse’s Journalist Portfolio

The Inevitable Rise of Beer Spas

The Inevitable Rise of Beer Spas

From microbrew soaks to full-on sudsy retreats, beer spas were once a novelty and travel destination. Now, th…

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Tate McRae Is More That Just a Sound on Your FYP

Tate McRae Is More That Just a Sound on Your FYP

In an exclusive with Elite Daily, singer Tate McRae discusses her album 'Think Later,' her song "run for the …

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Inside the Magnificent World of Luchadoras

Inside the Magnificent World of Luchadoras

More women are taking up Mexican freestyle wrestling - and using makeup to take the sport's traditional costu…

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Ambar Lucid Will Be The Greatest Artist Of Her Generation. Here's What She Overcame To Do It.

Ambar Lucid Will Be The Greatest Artist Of Her Generation. Here's What She Overcame To Do It.

The 21-year-old singer struggled with depression while raising her younger siblings after her father's deport…

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Auli'i Cravalho on Mental Health, Quarantine Snacks, and Diversity in Hollywood

Auli'i Cravalho on Mental Health, Quarantine Snacks, and Diversity in Hollywood

The actor spoke to us about her upcoming Netflix film and life after "Moana".

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What I Found Through Anime Helped Me Cope During A Rough Year

What I Found Through Anime Helped Me Cope During A Rough Year

"It's comforting to know I'm not alone in using anime as a de-stressor."

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Articles

My Therapy Era Ended. My Fun Budget Began.

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By Marilyn La Jeunesse Verified
| Bustle Verified
Cha-Ching "Let me tell you, singing 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' with thousands of other fans was so therapeutic." by Marilyn La Jeunesse May 29, 2026 Live Big I quit therapy at the end of March. After nearly two years of weekly appointments with a therapist I really connected with, I saw a significant lull in my day-to-day anxiety, to the point where I was even able to wean off my antidepressants.
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262 Questions to Ask Your Girlfriend to Get to Know Her Better

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By Erika Owen, Marilyn La Jeunesse Verified
| Yahoo Life Verified
Asking thoughtful, interesting questions is the foundation of any relationship, and that's especially true when it comes to the best questions to ask your girlfriend. There's maybe no better way to get to know your romantic partner than hearing how they respond to both silly questions and more deep, detailed ones. Good questions show you're paying attention, and attention is the best gift you can give in any kind of relationship.
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Alysa Liu Backs the Bridge Piercing Trend at American Music Awards 2026

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By Marilyn La Jeunesse Verified
| Yahoo Entertainment Verified
All products featured on Teen Vogue are independently selected by Teen Vogue editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. IAN MAULE/Getty Images If there were ever a place to take a fashion risk, it’s on the American Music Awards 2026 red carpet. Alysa Liu did just that. On May 25, the Olympic Gold medalist (and Teen Vogue cover star) stepped out with a spiky silver bridge piercing on full display.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked at Mashable, DuJour, and Domino Magazine as an intern. My first full-time job out of college was at Mic.com as a social editor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, and I truly don't think I'll ever get the chance.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email, never DMs.