Michelle Yang on Muck Rack

Michelle Yang

United States
As seen in: CNN, Line Today (Hong Kong), MSN, MSN Canada, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, Nature, Yahoo Singapore, NBC News, MDPI and
Covers:  Asian American Identity, Mental Health, Feminism, Body Positivity, Anti-Racism, Parenthood, Representation in Film
Writer, mental health advocate, former developmental editor @instyle @shape | Words: NBC, CNN, Shondaland, Romper and more | Rep: @thekatsmews DMLA
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Freelance Writer

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Why did you become a journalist?

To share my story with Asian Americans who are struggling with similar issues. To let them know that they're not alone and life gets better.

What's your favorite drink?

honey citrus mint tea
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