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Lauren Caruso

Lauren is a freelance writer, consultant, and digital media strategist living in Los Angeles by way of New York. She has more than ten years of experience within the publishing industry with a focus on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, with tenures at Refinery29, Allure, and The Zoe Report.

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How I Work Toward Body Neutrality Every Day

One woman’s journey to appreciation versus all-out acceptance.