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Lena Felton

Special Projects Director
Lena Felton is the Director of Special Content at POPSUGAR, where she oversees features and special projects. Previously, she was an editor at The Washington Post, where she led a team covering issues of gender and identity. She has six years of experience in journalism during which her focus has been feature writing and editing as well as spearheading projects you won't find anywhere else. Lena has worked for The Atlantic, InStyle, So It Goes Magazine, and more. She is currently based in San Francisco.
https://www.lenafelton.com/

Latest Posts From Lena

Megan Moroney Shares an Exclusive Look Into Her Whirlwind Country-Star Life
Entertainment
05/25/2023

Megan Moroney Shares an Exclusive Look Into Her Whirlwind Country-Star Life

If you're a fan of country music, then you've likely heard about up-and-comer Megan Moroney.

The Bond Between Asian Moms and Daughters Is Complicated. Connie Wang Wrote a Memoir About It.
Entertainment
05/09/2023

The Bond Between Asian Moms and Daughters Is Complicated. Connie Wang Wrote a Memoir About It.

Connie Wang's "Oh My Mother!

Leyna Bloom on the Lack of Trans Women of Color at the Met Gala: "We Deserve To Be Seen"
Fashion
05/04/2023

Leyna Bloom on the Lack of Trans Women of Color at the Met Gala: "We Deserve To Be Seen"

Leyna Bloom at the 2021 Met Gala.

This Nonbinary Therapist Is Asking: "What Does It Look Like For Trans Folks to Thrive?"
Fitness
05/01/2023

This Nonbinary Therapist Is Asking: "What Does It Look Like For Trans Folks to Thrive?"

It's well-documented that individuals in the LGBTQ+ community are at greater risk of experiencing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

How the Shibutani Siblings Have Stayed Friends Through the Olympics and Book Launches
Fitness
05/01/2023

How the Shibutani Siblings Have Stayed Friends Through the Olympics and Book Launches

Alex and Maia Shibutani might be the most recognizable siblings to have graced the ice skating rink.

Letter From the Editor: This APIA Heritage Month, We're Celebrating Friendship
Smart Living
05/01/2023

Letter From the Editor: This APIA Heritage Month, We're Celebrating Friendship

For a long time, I thought it was just a coincidence that I made at least one close Asian friend no matter where I was.

The Best Items POPSUGAR Editors Have Found While Thrift Shopping
Fashion
04/21/2023

The Best Items POPSUGAR Editors Have Found While Thrift Shopping

There's nothing quite as gratifying as finding the perfect item while you're out thrift shopping.

Cristina Novo-Bernal Became a Top Publicist in Latin Music by Creating Her Own Lane
Entertainment
03/01/2023

Cristina Novo-Bernal Became a Top Publicist in Latin Music by Creating Her Own Lane

Publicist Cristina Novo-Bernal has been around music all her life.

In the Abortion Fight, State Courts Are the Next Battleground. Here's What to Know.
Fitness
01/19/2023

In the Abortion Fight, State Courts Are the Next Battleground. Here's What to Know.

This article is part of POPSUGAR's project Roe, 50 Years Later, a collection of stories marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

What Makes a Pair of Kicks Cool? Here’s What a Filmmaker Learned From Sneakerheads
Fashion
12/18/2022

What Makes a Pair of Kicks Cool? Here’s What a Filmmaker Learned From Sneakerheads

True sneakerheads know that the intersection of sports and fashion is the holy grail.

Chanel Miller's Inconceivable Reality, 5 Years After #MeToo
Celebrity
11/16/2022

Chanel Miller's Inconceivable Reality, 5 Years After #MeToo

I hesitate to start this story in the past, but I think it helps us fully savor the present.

This Former Miss America Is Running For Congress. She Could Make History.
Celebrity
11/07/2022

This Former Miss America Is Running For Congress. She Could Make History.

Cara Mund's run for North Dakota's sole seat in the US House of Representatives is a one-woman show.