Amanda Ray Byerly
School
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
Expertise
Women's Lifestyle, Wellness, Skincare Trends
- Amanda has a deep-seated obsession with devouring female-written memoirs.
- She considers the "Real Housewives" franchise to be her very own case study on the dynamics and inner workings of female relationships.
- As the mother of two young girls, Amanda is working hard each and every day to raise strong women who are confident of their worth and place in this world.
Experience
Amanda was born with an insatiable appetite to put her thoughts on paper. Later she graduated to furiously tapping away on her MacBook. Her first foray into writing for others began when she served as the sole writer of a one-sheet "newspaper" at her local Elementary school. As she got older, she sank her teeth into every celebrity magazine her allowance afforded her and stayed up way past her bedtime watching the E! channel and every episode of MTV's celebrity docuseries "Diary." After graduating, she landed a paid gig writing television recaps and never looked back. Currently, she serves as a news writer for Nicki Swift, The List, and Explore.
Education
Amanda graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication in 2012. She graduated with "Departmental Distinction" and was the recipient of an "Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Media" award. She also served as the Associate Editor of the departmental newsletter "MASSCOMMunity" and was an active member of the Public Relations and Advertising Association (PRSA).
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Stories By Amanda Ray Byerly
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Getting involved in local politics is an important way to start making changes in your community. Here's how to get involved and let your voice be heard.
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Getting frustrated with your partner is normal, but what's the difference between venting and relationship triangulation, and is either behavior healthy?
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Phubbing can easily create damaging cracks in your relationship with your significant other. Here's how to address your partner's problematic phone behavior.
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Linen is a summer staple but many avoid it because it easily creases. Luckily, we've got some tips for keeping this breezy fabric wrinkle-free.
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Jennifer Aniston resisted going gray, but recently embraced her silver roots in a very public manner - an age-positive statement we can all get behind!
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As time goes on, we're learning more and more about the various illnesses that are associated with breast implants. Here's what the current research has to say.
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While the instant gratification of a "buy now, pay later" plan seems like a win-win, it can lead to a mountain of problems. Here's what you can do instead.
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Do you want to hop on the naked shoe trend but feel like your feet look less than stellar? Here are two ways you can get them into nude shoe-wearing shape!
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Just thinking about swimsuits can cause anxiety. Here's how to boost your body image so you can feel confident whether bathing suit shopping or at the beach.
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Not everyone is a fan of the 50/30/20 rule because, like most financial concepts, that system isn't truly accessible.
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Blurring your personal and professional life can become complicated. Here's how to draw the line with bosses and coworkers to keep the two worlds separate.
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For a long time, couples have been told that they should not go to bed while angry. Now, some experts are advising against the antiquated adage.
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Here are a few tips and tricks on applying for those dream jobs that perhaps you're not exactly qualified for but could become your reality all the same.
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Do you want to avoid disposable period products to lessen your impact on the environment and your wallet? Here's a full guide to sustainable period practices.
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As it turns out, when it comes to household chores in an egalitarian marriage, often, the dynamic is anything but equal. But don't just take our word for it.
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The storyline is a cautionary tale about what happens when professional women are expected to be unemotional superheroes.
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One Idaho medical facility had a daunting response to the state's reproductive laws. Here's what it could mean about the future of maternal healthcare.
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Fake it 'til you make it? Or ... don't? Let's dig in to press-on toenails and figure out if they're worth it or a waste of time.