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Lillian Guevara-Castro edits news content across all verticals at Digital Brands, applying her 30 years of experience as a writer and editor to take DatingAdvice articles to the next level. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Gwinnett Daily News (GA), Gainesville Sun (FL), and The New York Times, where she covered lifestyle trends, among other topics. Lillian has a degree in journalism and communications from Georgia State University and brings her fact-checking expertise to ensure all content is accurate and engaging.
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