Location
Chicago, Illinois
Expertise
Dogs, Pet health and wellness, Internet culture
- A seasoned journalist, Lauren enjoys exploring the intersection of pets and culture through a humorous yet thoughtful lens.
- She resides in Chicago with her dachshund-lab mix, Tottie.
- Beyond her writing, Lauren is an accomplished comedian, storyteller, and speaker who has performed in comedy clubs and venues nationwide.
Experience
Lauren has covered health, wellness, tech, and pets for over a decade. After freelancing at MTV and cutting her teeth as a full-time science reporter at Fatherly, Lauren first published a feature in GQ in 2019 about the trend of former couples sharing custody of their dogs. This led Lauren to join Mel Magazine as a staff writer in 2020, where she wrote funny features on animals, including guide dog school dropouts. Since her time at Mel, Lauren has regularly contributed to InsideHook, Playboy, and Men's Health. She has also been featured on NPR's Marketplace and Open to Debate, as well as podcasts like Lady to Lady and Pop Mystery Pod.
Education
Lauren has a bachelor's degree in communications with a concentration in journalism from DePaul University.
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DogsBy Lauren Vinopal 1 hour ago
Pedro the dachshund soaks up all the kisses he can get in an adorable video, and his love for affection may actually come from his breed's history.
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