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This Election Should’ve Come with a Trigger Warning

Originally published on medium. Like many, I watched the final debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump last night, and felt anger...

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Oct 20, 20162 min read

My brilliant friend Erika asked me and a few other women to submit essays about our tales of heartbreak. A few weeks ago, she launched...

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Sep 15, 20162 min read

Originally published on Medium Last February, encouraged by my friend’s Whole 30 success, I decided to go on my own Whole 30 journey. I...

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Sep 8, 20163 min read

Original Post on Medium: Yesterday, the U.S. made history by nominating its’ first female President in a major political party. As I...

Joelle Cornett

Jul 27, 20162 min read

*This was originally posted on HelloGiggles back in 2012, but it's still one of my favorite personal essays. Saying NO will open you up...

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Jul 20, 20163 min read

I was born and raised in an affluent, white neighborhood in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Growing up, I was blissfully unaware of racism,...

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Jul 8, 20163 min read