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My name is Naydeline Mejia and I’m a freelance writer & editor based between Paris & NYC. I’m a former assistant editor at Women’s Health where I covered sex & dating and lifestyle for print & digital. In addition to Women’s Health, you can find my work in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Bustle, Teen Vogue, NPR & more!
Likes: sunsets, coffee, Instagrammable foods & drinks, Black women winning, rom coms
Dislikes: being extremely hot (temperature wise), miscommunication & breaking in leather shoes
Bylines
Some selected clips!
Beauty
“What Are the Best Drugstore Mascaras?” - Real Simple
“20 Layered Hairstyles We Can’t Get Enough Of” - L’Oréal
“How To Moisturize Your Scalp: 5 Tips For A Healthy-Feeling Scalp” - L’Oréal
“The 25 Best Korean Beauty Products for Radiant, Glowy Skin” - Women’s Health
“These Are The 21 Black-Owned Makeup Brands You Should Have On Your Radar” - Women’s Health
Branded Content
“For Lee Mariah Armoogam, Beauty Is How She Chooses to Honor Her Ancestors” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty
“Mayra Ramirez’s Wing Is Fierce — & She’s Even Fiercer” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty
“Genai Nakama is Holding Space for Brown Latines” - REMEZCLA x Ulta Beauty
“6 Self-Care Gifts for a Calmer 2022” - Women’s Health x Sijo
“How To Pick The Right Sock For Every Workout” - Women’s Health x Loops & Wales
“The 10 Sustainable Fashion Pieces You Need To Complete Your Fall Wardrobe” - Refinery29 x Tencel
Culture
“Three Generations Of Latinx Women Share Their Lessons On Love” - Women’s Health
“10 Action-Oriented Ways To Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month” - Bustle
“11 Black Women Get Real About Natural Hair at Job Interviews” - Shape
“15 Books By Black Women That Are Essential Reading” - Women’s Health
Fashion
“12 Best Travel Wraps To Keep You Warm During Long Flights, According To Fashion Stylists” - Women’s Health
“25 Best Wallets For Women For Every Occasion, According To Stylists” - Women’s Health
“In Celebration of Tatyana Ali’s ‘90s Fashion Looks” - Refinery29
“This Fashion Brand Is Bringing Awareness to Violence Against Women in Juárez, Mexico” - REMEZCLA
“Painting With Thread: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Series” - Medium, Undergrad Work
Health & Wellness
“4 tips for talking to your Latinx parents about mental health” - NPR
“How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Parents, According To 10 Latinas” - Bustle
“12 Organizations That Support Black Women's Physical And Emotional Health” - Women’s Health
“12 Latinx People On The Wellness Practices Their Abuelas Taught Them” - Bustle
Personal Essays & Op-Eds
‘Learning To Swim At 24 Taught Me An Important Life Lesson’ - Women’s Health
‘I Took Flamenco Lessons For The First Time And Discovered What It Means To Be Fully Present’ - Women’s Health
“My Latinx Culture Stigmatized Therapy, But It Changed My Life” - Elite Daily
‘Shame About My Mental Health Kept Me From Asking For The Help I Needed At Work’ - Women’s Health
“‘Quarantine Fatigue’ Is Real” - Teen Vogue
“I Am Afro-Latina, And My Blackness Won’t Be Erased” - Refinery29
“Can We Stop Making My Virginity Such A Big Deal?” - Salty
Profiles
“Brazilian Pop Singer Anitta Eats Whatever She Wants, And She Wants You To Do The Same” - Women’s Health
“Jhené Aiko On The Power Of Music To Heal, Uplift, And Connect” - Women’s Health (print)
“The Infinite Joy of Chopova Lowena” - Mission Magazine, Issue 7 (print)
“Democratizing Technology” - Mission Magazine, Issue 6 (print)
“The South Bronx Mutual Aid Program Providing Sustainable Solutions to An Unsustainable Issue” - Medium, Undergrad Work
“Meet Founder Ada Rojas of Latinx-Founded Botánika Beauty” - Women’s Health
“How a Non-Profit in Oaxaca, MX Is Aiding & Empowering Vulnerable Communities” - REMEZCLA
“BLK + GRN Takes the Guesswork Out of Buying Black-Owned, Clean Beauty Products” - Women’s Health
Sex & Relationships
“How To Get Knee Deep In The Passenger Seat This Summer” - Betches
“We Asked the Leading Experts in AI and Dating for Answers to All Your Most Pressing Concerns” - Cosmopolitan (print)
“What Is Relationship Anarchy? Experts Explain This Alternative Relationship Model” - Women’s Health
“Your Ultimate Guide To Every Type Of Sex Toy, With Tips From Sex Experts” - Women’s Health
“What Does An Orgasm Feel Like? Experts Explain How To Tell If You've Climaxed” - Women’s Health
“What Is Retroactive Jealousy? Experts Explain How To Spot The Signs And Manage It” - Women’s Health
“How To Set Healthy Boundaries With Someone You’re Casually Seeing” - Elite Daily
“Here’s How To Spot A Catfish On Dating Apps – And What To Do About It” - Elite Daily
“What Is Temperature Play? Your Guide To This Hot (And Cold) Kink, Explained By Experts” - Women’s Health
“What Does It Mean to Be Sapiosexual?” - Cosmopolitan
“Everything You Need to Know if You’re Curious About Tantric Sex” - Cosmopolitan
“How to Start a Conversation on Tinder That Actually Feels Meaningful” - Cosmopolitan
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