Samantha Leal is a lifestyle writer, editor, and editorial consultant who writes about beauty, wellness, travel, drinks, and more — basically, all the good things in life. She's held editorial roles at The Knot, Latina magazine, Marie Claire, and Well+Good, and she's written for PS, Bustle, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Travel + Leisure, Byrdie, StyleCaster, The Zoe Report, and more. She holds a journalism degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She's passionate about wine (she holds a WSET 1), fragrance, luxury travel, and mental well-being. You can find her everywhere @samanthajoleal.