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Samantha Durbin

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(She/Her)
Oakland
As seen in: Nature, The Washington Post, Real Simple, Santa Barbara Independent, The Zoe Report, The Bold Italic, Diablo Magazine, City Lifestyle, The Welcome Guide NYC
Covers:  Culture, 90s Nostalgia, Fashion, Wellness, Parenting, Psychedelics, Cannabis, Travel
Writer. Mother. Author of Raver Girl, coming of age in the 90s.🍭 she/her/plur

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Samantha is an experienced freelance writer and editor with a passion for innovative storytelling. She has worked with a variety of brands, media, and individuals. Samples of her work can be found at samantha-durbin.com. Her debut memoir, Raver Girl, is available everywhere books are sold.

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Digital copywriting. Editorial strategy. Content creation. Trend forecasting. Brand voice building. E-commerce copy. Retail and email marketing. Blogging. Proofreading. California lifestyle. Fren…

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2026 Best of the East Bay Winners Directory

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By Samantha Durbin Verified, Ethan Fletcher, LeeAnne Jones Verified
| Diablo Magazine Verified
Diablo’s annual celebration of the incredible people, places, and businesses that make our area so special includes readers’ winners and top picks from local experts. Oakland’s Golden Girl Alysa Liu — Our Complete List of Winners
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Top Tickets: East Bay Events Happening This Week July 2–8

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By Samantha Durbin Verified
| Diablo Magazine Verified
SPARC’s Hamlet The Breaks and The Headhunters 7/2 The Breaks—featuring Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, and Robert Walter—share the bill with The Headhunters for an all-star night of funk and soul at Siesta Valley Bowl in Orinda. The former home of California Shakespeare Theater has been reborn as a 1,000-person outdoor amphitheater nestled in the Berkeley/Orinda Hills. siestavalleybowl.com.
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Mystery Date: Gift of Schooling Gala

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By Samantha Durbin Verified
| Diablo Magazine Verified
The Blackhawk Museum in Danville was aglow with masks and mystery for the ninth annual Yours Humanly Gift of Schooling Gala, a fundraiser supporting educational programs for children in need around the world. More than 200 guests sipped on cocktails, savored delicious bites, took part in silent and live auctions, and danced—all dressed to the nines for the night’s A Masquerade Affair! theme.
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What does it mean to be a journalist?

You uncover the truth and share it with the world.

Why did you become a journalist?

Because I'm an explorer and experimenter and wanted to share my discoveries with other people.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No, but I worked on my college newspaper.
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