Brandi Neal

A Los Angeles-based writer, editor, and storyteller from the Midwest, Brandi is a lifestyle news writer at Bustle covering mental health, career topics, feminism, astrology, lifestyle trends, LGBTQ+, spiritually, and health and wellness. A former daily newspaper reporter and the editor of two anthologies, her work has also been published in "Ignite" magazine, "Coast" magazine (where she is a luxury travel writer), "Portland" magazine, "Teaching Tolerance" magazine, on the lifestyle websites I Am & Co, Lonny, Livingly, and more. In addition, she is the content and social media manager for Radical Candor, the company based on the "New York Times" best-selling book: "Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity" by Kim Scott. Brandi has a BA in journalism from the University of Toledo and an MFA in nonfiction from the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast MFA program. A 2016 recipient of an Idyllwild Arts fellowship for nonfiction, she has given readings of her work around the world. Her obsessions include all things related to true crime (SSDGM), Stevie Nicks, and Lady Gaga. Some of the stranger things she has done include walking on fire (twice), hiking to the top of an active volcano in the middle of the night, and participating in an impala dung-spitting contest, which is just as gross as it sounds. In a movie of her life, she wants to be played by Stana Katic — if you haven't seen "Absentia" on Amazon, watch it ASAP. Find her on Instagram @ladyfaceblues

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How To Save For Retirement In Your 20s Without It Being A Massive Fun Suck

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7 Apps & Websites That Can Help Make Birth Control More Affordable

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All The Secret Health Boosts Of That Sweet Potato Dish You Make Every Thanksgiving

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The One Money-Saving App To Download Before Cyber Monday

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No, It's Not Too Late To Get The Flu Shot

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A New Study Says Running Just Once A Week Can Boost Your Health In This Major Way

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Harper Spero's Rare Invisible Illness Motivated Her To Create The 'Made Visible' Podcast To Give A Voice To Others

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Here's What Happens To Your Brain When You Stand In The Sunlight

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The One Affordable Sun Lamp Alarm To Get As Daylight Saving Time Ends

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Where To Go If You've Been Evacuated Because Of The California Wildfires

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You Might Want To Rethink Where You Set Your Phone Down This Flu Season

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8 Podcasts That'll Make Your Workouts Fly By

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This Tool Lets You Know Which Candidates In Your State Are Pro-Choice

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How To Block Robocalls On Your iPhone If They Just Don't Seem To Quit

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A Facebook News Tab Is Rolling Out — Here's What To Know

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7 Things To Never Do If You Live In A Wildfire-Prone Area

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8 Apps That'll Help You Get Affordable Health Care This Flu Season

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An Expert Breaks Down The Difference Between Good & Bad Inflammation

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A Nutritionist Reveals The 7 Best Foods For Your Brain

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This Is The Most Important Vitamin If You’re Vegan & On Your Period

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