I'm a writer and editor with over a decade of experience in food, health, wellness, and beauty. I’ve led editorial teams, shaped strategic content, and built credible, SEO-focused pieces for both print and digital platforms. My work spans magazines, cookbook publishing, and digital brands, with a focus on engaging, accessible storytelling. My debut cookbook, Avocado Obsession, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2020. I currently serve as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Chronicles and have contributed to National Geographic and Architectural Digest, among other outlets.

Lauren Paige Richeson

I'm a writer and editor with over a decade of experience in food, health, wellness, and beauty. I’ve led editorial teams, shaped strategic content, and built credible, SEO-focused pieces for both print and digital platforms. My work spans magazines, cookbook publishing, and digital brands, with a focus on engaging, accessible storytelling. My debut cookbook, Avocado Obsession, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2020. I currently serve as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Chronicles and have contributed to National Geographic and Architectural Digest, among other outlets.

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I’m a writer and editor with over a decade of experience in food, health, wellness, and beauty. I’ve led editorial teams, shaped strategic content, and built credible, SEO-focused pieces for both print and digital platforms. My work spans magazines, cookbook publishing, and digital brands, with a focus on engaging, accessible storytelling.

My debut cookbook, Avocado Obsession, was published by Simon & Schuster in 2020. I currently serve as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Beauty Chronicles and have contributed to National Geographic and Architectural Digest, among other outlets.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Deputy Editor at Officine Universelle Buly 1803
November 1, 2025 - Present
Lead editorial direction of a bilingual (French-English) large-format magazine on plants, landscape, culture, and beauty; manage an international team of 18+ contributors across a 56-page debut issue.
Commerce Editor at People Inc.
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026
Manage the commerce editorial strategy for Health.com, focusing on expert-backed, SEO-optimized product reviews and health articles; review priority article update lists and lead product testing; oversee freelancers and collaborate with paid, social, and distribution teams to boost visibility and revenue; craft detailed content briefs and stay ahead of algorithm changes to improve rankings.
Freelance Writer at Various Publications
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
Contributed to National Geographic, Wine Enthusiast, Architectural Digest, Essence Magazine, Cherry Bombe Magazine, Eaten Magazine, Life & Thyme Magazine, The Kitchn, Culture Cheese Magazine, Shondaland, Forks Over Knives, Taste of Home, Mashed, and The Manual. Covered health & wellness for Well+Good, mindbodygreen, Eat This Not That, Clean Plates, and developed recipes for Delish, Simply Recipes, LIVEKINDLY, Wide Open Eats, Whole30, and more.
Editor at Allrecipes.com
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Reviewed and edited updates of articles and published recipes for clarity, SEO, consistency in house style, and outdated information.
Contributing Writer at Simply Recipes, Inc.
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Developed original recipes for the Simply Recipes platform.
Associate Editor at Group Nine Media
July 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Beauty Magazine by L’Oréal Paris: Pitched, wrote, and edited content for Beauty Magazine, MakeUp.com, and Skincare.com.
Digital Media Team at Clean Plates Omnimedia
July 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Handled social strategy and community management; created editorial content; contributed to digital marketing and brand partnerships.
Author at Simon & Schuster
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Author of Avocado Obsession: 50+ Creative Recipes to Take Your Love of Avocados to the Next Level.

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