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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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Stacii Jae Johnson Empowers Single Women With Her Expert Advice on Love and Relationships
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The Short Version: Today's singles often find their online dating experiences underwhelming because they don't get much feedback or advice during the... Read More »
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Media Bias/Fact Check™ is a Factual Resource Committed to Bringing Sanity to a Politically Polarized Dating Scene
The Short Version: Since 2015, Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC) has brought greater accountability to news media by identifying media biases and assessing the... Read More »
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