Maressa Brown - InStyle

Title: Journalist, Author, and Astrologer

Location: Los Angeles, California

Expertise: Sex and Relationships, Astrology, Women's Health, Parenting

  • Maressa Brown is a Los Angeles-based journalist and astrologer who's a regular lifestyle contributor and resident astrologer for InStyle.
  • She has nearly two decades of professional experience writing, reporting, and editing lifestyle content for a variety of digital and print consumer-facing publications including Parents, Shape, Astrology.com, and more.
  • She is the author of Raising Baby by the Stars: A New Parent’s Guide to Astrology (Artisan 2023) and a forthcoming book from Workman to be published in mid-2024.

Experience

Maressa Brown has devoted her career to creating creative, informative, serviceable content for a variety of digital and print outlets. In addition to running a successful freelance writing and editing business, she has been an editor at Cosmopolitan.com, Chive Media Group, CafeMedia, et al. A graduate of Emerson College, Brown is a member of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), the Authors Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). 

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I'm deeply invested in creating and promoting the highest quality, dynamic, service-oriented lifestyle content. Whether I'm delivering monthly horoscopes or reporting on sex positive wellness tips, I pride myself on storytelling that's substantive, conversational, and entertaining.

Education

Emerson College, B.S. Journalism

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About InStyle

InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.