Lauren Edmonds is an award-winning reporter on Business Insider's trending news team in New York City. She covers lifestyle trends in business, focusing on food, travel, real estate renovations, and all things Disney.
As a former lifestyle generalist, Lauren has explored a wide breadth of topics, including entertainment, digital culture, health, beauty, interior design, royals, and more.
She previously worked at Mail Online and received a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 2019. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Editing, Writing, and Media from Florida State University.
Feel free to reach Lauren at [email protected].
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