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Maressa Brown

Maressa Brown

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Maressa Brown is an editor and writer with more than a decade of experience covering lifestyle, astrology, pop culture, and parenting. Whether she's writing one-on-one interviews with celebrity influencers like Kristen Bell, Anna Faris, Jennifer Garner, or Justin & Emily Baldoni, weekly horoscopes, or in-depth features on fitness trends, my copy is conversational and substantive. She has appeared in both live and taped-to-air segments and a commentator on Good Morning America and HuffPost Live. Brown's content area specialties include women's health, sex/relationships, beauty, astrology, and pop culture.

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Zodiac Signs’ Colors: What Is Yours, and What Does It Mean?

Need a pick-me-up? Use your zodiac sign's color to boost your inner power.

What Is Mercury Retrograde, and How Will It Affect You?

Mercury retrograde might fuel mishaps, but you can thrive through the notorious event with these astrologer-backed tips