Brittany Leitner

Brittany Leitner is a freelance journalist and award-winning poet based in New York City, with over a decade of experience covering women’s lifestyle, health, and beauty. She previously served as senior lifestyle editor at Elite Daily and managing editor at The Dr. Oz Show, where her digital health journalism earned a 2019 Digital Health Award. Her work appears in major publications like Cosmopolitan, Bustle, Shape, and Oprah Daily, often blending personal narratives with actionable advice. Leitner’s writing style combines lyrical prose (influenced by her poetry background) with a focus on empowerment and social justice, particularly in marginalized communities. She holds a dual degree in magazine journalism and English from Syracuse University and has completed prestigious poetry residencies, including a Kenyon Review program with Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Phillips. Her unique blend of journalistic rigor and creative storytelling makes her a sought-after voice in lifestyle and identity-focused reporting.