Dorian Smith-Garcia
Location:
New York
Dorian Smith-Garcia is a commerce, health, and parenting writer at Parents, where she reviews and tests pregnancy and baby gear, wellness products, and provides insider tips on cant-miss deals for trending products. She also provides firsthand knowledge on conscious and present parenting as a Millennial mom. Dorian also covers parenting and lifestyle news and deals across several Dotdash Meredith brands, including Parents, People, and Travel + Leisure.
Highlights:
- Dorian’s bylines include Healthline, Glowsly, Travel + Leisure, Forbes Vetted, GadgetReview, Nylon, Fatherly, ScaryMommy, Bustle, and more.
- She worked as a marketing consultant for international clients with an emphasis in Japan, representing major label and indie artists.
- When she’s not sharing parental wisdom or highlighting the latest deals, you’ll find her making any excuse to use her passport, spending time with her family, gardening, and brushing up on foreign languages.
Dorian Smith-Garcia is a New York-based international marketer turned commerce, health, and parenting writer who covers lifestyle, health, and family content. She can always find a reason to shop, especially when taking a “desk break” between writing articles. Having experience in both pregnancy and parenthood, along with a love for beauty, tech, and fashion, she approaches her recommendations with authenticity.
Dorian is a Commerce Staff Writer at DDM, where she researches hundreds of products to share only the top picks with her audience.
Before pivoting to writing, Dorian worked as a marketing consultant for international clients with an emphasis in Japan. She represented major label and indie artists, helping to distribute their music into the Americas as well as supported touring opportunities for them. Dorian transitioned to writing after the birth of her child because she wanted to be a present parent.
Favorite Purchase:
Truthfully, I feel like I’m pretty good at getting my money’s worth whenever I go shopping. However, two purchases stand out as smart long-term investments. First, I got LASIK in 2009. I definitely spent more than most places advertise because I was very nearsighted, but being able to see clearly for the first time in 21 years made every penny worth it. Second, Global Entry. It’s only $100 and zipping through customs when I return home from international trips, and using TSA Precheck when I travel domestically on basic economy tickets is a serious time saver.
About PEOPLE
PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.
