Shea Simmons

Title: Commerce Writer, Partnerships

Location: Atlanta, GA

Shea Simmons is a lifestyle writer with previous bylines at Bustle, Allure, LifeSavvy, Hello Giggles, and more. Throughout her career, Shea has hand-tested and reviewed products across food, home, style and beauty. Formerly, she worked as an assignments lead, a commerce editor, and a beauty writer.

Highlights:

Former supervising commerce editor at The E.W. Scripps Company working on brands Simplemost and Don’t Waste Your Money
Previously served as editor-in-chief at LifeSavvy managing content across all verticals including home, garden, beauty, and food
Freelance writer with bylines in Bustle, Allure, Men’s Health, and more

Shea Simmons is a Partnerships Commerce Writer with Dotdash Meredith working across brands like InStyle, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, and more.

Previously, Shea served as the supervising commerce editor at The E.W. Scripps Company brands Simplemost and Don't Waste Your Money. While there, she championed hands on reviews and product testing. She has also worked as a freelance writer and editor covering beauty, fashion, home, garden, and more.

She graduated with a BA in English and Women's and Gender Studies from Mercer University.

When her fingers aren't glued to a computer, you can catch Shea adding books to her TBR pile, looking for the best brunch in Atlanta, and having embarrassing conversations with her cat, Charlie (but don't worry, he doesn't answer back).

Favorite Purchase:

I'm one of those people who decorate for the holidays as soon as Halloween ends, and last year, I bought the viral Home Depot Christmas tree. From the brightness of the lights to the ease of assembly, it's my favorite piece of holiday decor, and I can't wait to put it up again.

BA in English and Women's and Gender Studies from Mercer University.

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