Megan DiTrolio
Megan DiTrolio is the editor of features and special projects at Marie Claire, where she oversees all career coverage and writes and edits stories on women’s issues, politics, cultural trends, and more. In addition to editing feature stories, she programs Marie Claire’s annual Power Trip conference and Marie Claire’s Getting Down To Business Instagram Live franchise.
Latest articles by Megan DiTrolio
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What Are Tax Deductible Donations, and How Do They Work?
When you give to charity, you might be eligible for a tax deduction (a fancy way of saying your taxable income is lowered).
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Sima Sistani Is Bringing Down the House
The founder and CEO of social networking app Houseparty is redefining the way we hang with friends. Here, she shares how her company navigated an unexpected surge of users.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Janet Mock on Making History With Pose
"My intention with the show is that it allows people who may not know a trans person to now know five that they care about."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Talks to Help You Get Informed About Racism in America
Become a better ally by educating yourself.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Vida and In The Heights Star Melissa Barrera Isn't Here for Stereotypes
The Vida actress (the cult-favorite show is wrapping this month) and star of Lin-Manuel Miranda's highly anticipated feature film In The Heights talks being picky (with her roles) and taking chances.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The 13 Best Books to Read in 2020
Escape reality with one of our favorite new novels.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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An Outbreak Expert on Stopping the Next Supervirus
In the wake of COVID-19, a top epidemiologist explains what America needs to do to be prepared for the future.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Hollywood Told Her Women Aren't Funny. She Proved Them Wrong.
After making blockbusters Hustlers and Booksmart, what will Jessica Elbaum bless the silver screen with next?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and More Team Up For a COVID-19 Benefit Concert
The virtual music festival will support struggling restaurants and frontline workers via the nonprofit Feed The Front Line.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Best Indoor Plants to Brighten Your (WF)Home
#StayHome, get plants.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Wooden Sandals Are Summer's Must-Have Shoe
Slide into these retro favorites that take breezy looks up a notch.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Alicia Silverstone Talks Parenting (Both Real and Fake Kids)
The star of this summer's The Baby-Sitters Club reminiscences on her years watching the neighborhood crew, her childhood acting days, and the lessons she's teaching her son.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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WNBA Players Finally Win a Better Contract
After 23 seasons of subpar playing conditions, a new collective bargaining agreement finally prioritizes female athletes.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Coolest Jobs at NASA Are Held by Women, Naturally
Um, how do I become a rocketship driver?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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What Should I Be Doing With My Money During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Sallie Krawcheck, financial guru and CEO of Ellevest, explains.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Best Netflix Original Films
The dramas, rom-coms, and documentaries you need in your life right now.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Framed Bags Are the Most Worth It Evening Accessory
Minimalists, unite: Sleek, metal-trimmed purses are the elegant grab-and-go solution for day and night.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Quibi CEO Meg Whitman on Starting a Company During a Pandemic
The head of the new video-streaming service—which launched yesterday—shares how they are pivoting their business because of coronavirus (plus, offers us lessons from her impressive career).
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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How Planned Parenthood Is Providing Critical Reproductive Care During Coronavirus
From access to abortion to telemedicine to coronavirus' impact on birth control access, two top Planned Parenthood officials—the doctor leading the response and a VP of public policy—share what COVID-19 means for the organization.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Vanessa Carlton Lives in the Present (Even If You're Stuck in the Past)
The 39-year-old singer-songwriter has come a thousand miles since breaking onto the music scene in the early 2000s. And if her new album, Love Is An Art, proves anything, it's that the future is significantly more exciting than what's in the rearview mirror.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Yes, You Desperately Need a Pencil Skirt
The American classic has reinvented itself for a new decade with leather, zippers, slits, and more.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Gabourey Sidibe Isn't Afraid of Monsters. She's Scared of Our Political Climate.
Actress Gabourey Sidibe, star of the highly-anticipated horror flick 'Antebellum,' talks socially-charged scary movies, exes, and what terrifies her.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Instant Classics
Fad? Don’t know her. Invest in the new decade’s must-have pieces that we swear will never go out of style.
By Julia Gall Published
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50 Vodka Cocktail Recipes That Taste as Good as They Look
There's so much more to vodka than those cringey college shots. Here, 50 easy vodka cocktail recipes to make sure you never think of clear stuff the same way again.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Time's Up CEO Tina Tchen on the Harvey Weinstein Verdict and the Future of #MeToo
"Every now and then, you have a moment where transformational change can happen. I believe we are in one of those moments."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Payal Kadakia Made ClassPass into the Decade's First Billion-Dollar Company
...while pregnant. The founder of the fitness empire shares her journey to unicorn-status, including all the bumps (baby and otherwise) along the way.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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A Long Leather Jacket Is a Worthy Investment
Take outerwear indoors with a knee-length leather trench that can be worn as a power blazer.
By Megan DiTrolio Published