Emilia is a freelance writer and editor living in her hometown of Houston. She received her B.A. in journalism with minors in Spanish and women's studies from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. Her work has been published by Women's Health, SHAPE, Prevention, POPSUGAR, and the Houston Chronicle, among others. She is also a nine-time marathoner, frequent traveler, and avid amateur baker. You can see her latest work at emiliabenton.com.
Emilia received a B.A. in journalism with dual minors in Spanish and women's studies from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York.
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