Brittany Leitner

Bio

Brittany is a poet and journalist living in New York City. She's the winner of the International Merit Award in poetry from the Atlanta Review, and currently works as the senior lifestyle editor at Elite Daily. Her work has appeared in Time Out New York and No Dear.

My Boyfriend & I Took A Break, & It Made Our Relationship Even Stronger

By Brittany Leitner

When one of my closest friends was updating me on the whereabouts of people I hadn't seen in ages, I began to sense that something was wrong with the way I was spending my time. I saw my boyfriend all the time — being in a relationship means you…

Performing My Poetry Never Gets Easier — Here's Why I Do It

By Brittany Leitner

I love being in front of an audience. As a true-to-form Aries sun, Leo rising, I've done everything — given hour-long speeches with ease, gone on TV to promote Elite Daily, worked as a full-time singer and dancer, and more. Although I have always…

This Disney Cruise Director Gets Paid $$$ To Sail The World & Hang Out With Mickey

By Brittany Leitner

Carly Scott's voice is the first one you hear when you settle in your stateroom on the Disney Dream cruise ship. The intercom sounds to the tune of "When You Wish Upon A Star," to get your attention, before Scott, the cruise director for Disney…

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This Specific Date Night Suggestion Helped Me & My Boyfriend Avoid Couples' Therapy

By Brittany Leitner

I have to start out by immediately clarifying: therapy is incredible and it’s completely transformed my life. Personally, I like to shout from the rooftops how much I love my therapist, and how working with her over the past few years has totally…

I Joined Arturo Castro Of "Broad City" For An Aura Reading & It Was Scary Accurate

By Brittany Leitner

Ever wonder what your favorite celeb is like without all the screaming fans and paparazzi shots? Have you ever dreamed of going to brunch, doing karaoke, or taking the latest trendy workout with your favorite star? In Elite Daily’s new feature, Take…

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CVS' Black Friday Sales Will Make It Easy To Refresh Your Makeup Bag

By Brittany Leitner

Don't at me on this, but sometimes drugstore finds are simply better than hitting up the fancy beauty counter. For example, Instagram can try to sell me all the fancy $25 mascara they'd like, but when it comes down to it, if you know what brush…

I Went On A Tiny Home Vacation In Oregon & It's The Best Way To See The Mountains

By Brittany Leitner

If you've ever seen Tiny House Hunters on HGTV, you're probably already aware of the tiny home phenomenon that's sprung up in America. People across the country are trading in their large, energy-absorbing homes for something more low-key, but…

My First Dance Class In 10 Years Was With Nina Dobrev & I'm Back Into The Groove

By Brittany Leitner

In high school, I danced every day from 7 a.m. through the end of first period, which meant I was logging in around 15 hours of dance per week. In Texas, where I grew up, dance is taken very seriously. My teammates and I were regularly humiliated…