Ria Bhagwat
Expertise
Women's Healthcare, Social Justice & Anti-racism, Pop Music
- Ria's most recent work has been with Uterinekind, a female-led startup focused on improving uterine care
- She's been a part of award-winning journalism teams at In These Times, 14East Magazine, and The DePaulia.
- As a certified 'Swiftie,' she can guess every Taylor Swift song within the first three seconds and offer a lyrical analysis for each one.
Experience
Ria started her professional journalism career in 2019 as an editorial intern at In These Times, a progressive political magazine based in Chicago. There, she pitched, researched, and wrote about comprehensive sex-ed for marginalized youth. Soon after, she joined her university school newspaper, 14East Magazine, reporting on mental health, pop culture, and the COVID-19 pandemic. She's gone on to work as a contributing writer for Well+Good, Uterinekind, and GoodGoodGood. She's fascinated by and well-versed in the health and wellness space, learning how to bridge the gap between inaccessible healthcare and its impact on underrepresented communities.
Education
Ria has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from DePaul University in Chicago.
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Stories By Ria Bhagwat
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After a fun night out, the last thing you want to do when you get home is wash your face. But sleeping in your makeup can cause more damage than you realize.
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Whether you're at a job interview or on a first date, it can be nerve wracking to talk about yourself. Here's how to nail your answer in every scenario.
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The intention behind darkness retreats is that a dark, isolated space will allow for self-reflection in a heightened state of solitude.
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While impulsivity is typically discouraged, a post-breakup rebound might be one way to move forward and in the process, have some fun.
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Hustle culture places productivity and success as ultimate motivators for young people today, but it comes at a price: your well-being.
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While we can't change the sources that bathe, cleanse, and hydrate you, we can provide more information on its impact on skin and hair.
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Moving out of a shared space can be seen as taboo, but there's something to be said about allowing for distance to reconcile a relationship.
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While diet culture may try and convince you otherwise, there are a number of reasons why you should actually be eating more carbs.
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There are an endless number of pros for switching your current mascara out for a tubing mascara.
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How do you know it's the right time to let someone into your home? Trusting your gut is just part of it.
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Asking for help is a lot easier said than done, and recognizing ways perfectionism holds you back is a win in itself.