Professional Experience
I'm an award-winning, best-selling writer w 25 yrs experience in health, beauty, parenting & relationships for national publications (i.e. Glamour & The NY Times) & websites. I co/ghost-write books - NY Times best-sellers- & book proposals for experts/celebrities. My work is high quality- even on short deadlines. (I wrote one best-seller in 10 wks!) I exceed expectations of co-authors/editors and perfectly capture a co-author's voice. Two of my best-sellers are Curly Girl, over 400,000 copies in print & The Immune System Recovery Plan, in 19th printing. Believe Me w/ Yolanda Hadid was deemed one of the “100 Best Memoir Books of All Time.”
Expertise
- Book Author 14 Years
- Reporter 25 Years
- Writer 25 Years
Specialty
- Health 22 Years
- Fitness 22 Years
- Beauty 22 Years
Industries
- Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 25 Years
- Book Publishing Consumer 15 Years
- Online/new media 25 Years
Media Client List (# Assignments Last 2 Yrs)
- Athlon Sports Communications(10+)
- Hearst Publications(10+)
- Meredith Inc(6-10)
- Yahoo! Health(6-10)
- Time, Inc.(3-5)
- Weider Publications/AMI(1-2)
- Atlantic Coast Media(1-2)
- Conde Nast(1-2)
- Yolanda Hadid(1-2)
- Dr. Phil(1-2)
- Robin McGraw(3-5)
- Lorraine Massey(3-5)
- Workman Publishing(3-5)
- St. Martin\'s Press(1-2)
- Simon & Shuster(1-2)
- Susan Blum, MD(1-2)
Corporate Client List (# Assignments Last 2 Yrs)
- Blum Center for Health(10+)
- Organic Pharmer(10+)
- Deva Concepts LLC(6-10)
- Dupree Miller & Associates(6-10)
- Centric Digital(1-2)
References
“Writing my first bestselling book was as painless as possible because of my amazing writing partner, Michele Bender.” – Dr. Susan Blum “Michele Bender, you brought your unique talents to [these books]. Your involvement was essential & because of your dedication & work, these [bestselling] books are improved. You were a true professional in every sense of the word.” – High-profile, celebrity psychologist whose name I can’t mention. “Thank you for being there every step of the way writing The Thriving Child, for your dedication and for never letting me feel any stress. You are amazing & on top of your game. I learned what I am capable of with the right team player!” – Erica Reid, wife of music producer L.A. Reid “Michele Bender truly is a master with words. My books wouldn’t be the same without you!” – Tracey Mallett “A special thanks to the tireless & ever excited Michele Bender. You’re a woman of great talent & skill & are much appreciated.” – Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil’s wife
Awards
2013 Clarion Award from the Association for Women in Communications (for a series of 7 articles written for Family Circle magazine.) 2007 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Samter Journalism Award 2006 Excellence in Media Award from The Skin Cancer Foundation (for the best article on sun protection and skin cancer prevention)
Books
The Secret Of Play
(Ann Pleshette Murphy)
The Thriving Child
(Erica Reid)
819 Gaffield Place
(If These Walls Could Talk: Thoughts of Home)
Daily Dozen
(Denise Austin)
What's Age Got To Do With It?
(Robin McGraw)
Curly Girl: The Handbook
(Lorraine Massey and Michele Bender)
Super Fit Mama
(Tracey Mallett)
Sexy In 6
(Tracey Mallett)
The Immune System Recovery Plan
(Susan Blum, M.D. 4/1/2013)
Love Smart
(Dr. Phil)
Real Life
(Dr. Phil McGraw)
Fitness
Omward Bound: Moms and Their Little Ones Do Yoga Together
(More magazine)
Body & Spirit
(Essence magazine)
The Trick I Learned from Denise Austin
The Workout That Gives You Flat Abs After Forty
(More magazine)
Curvy Girl's Workout
(Essence magazine)
Step It Up
(Weight Watchers Magazine 6/1/2014)
Spinning on an Unstationary Bike
Get Fit --and Tone Your Butt--Bollywood Style
(More magazine)
Hula Hoop Dreams
(More magazine)
Yoga that Slims You Down
(More magazine)
15 Minute Workout
(Essence magazine)
Re-work your workouts and spend less time in the gym
(Health)
Kick your butt: get great glutes with these four challenging moves
(Hers)
Confessions of a Yoga Dropout
(Shape)
Lose the Baby Weight
(Fitness magazine)
Dating/Sex/Relationships
I Wish I'd Known
(Bridal Guide)
Could You Be Dating A Married Man?
(Match.com)
Real Brides (and Grooms!) Confess Their Biggest Wedding Planning Mistakes
(Bridal Guide)
True Wedding Night Confessions
(Bridal Guide)
Annoying Things Couples Say
(Match.com)
Happily Ever After Secrets
(Bridal Guide)
How to Salvage a Bad Date
(Match.com)
Ground Rules for Dating a Single Dad
(Match.com)
The Ultimate Sex Advice for Newlyweds
(Bridal Guide)
12 Resolutions for an Incredible Sex Life
(Redbook)
Health
Brain Games That Improve Your Health
(Dr. Oz's YouBeauty.com)
Watch Your Back
(Family Circle 2/12/2016)
You Snooze, You Win
(Family Circle 10/1/2012)
Improving the quantity and quality of your sleep can help you slim down. That was this month's goal for two Healthy Challenge Families.
A New Screening Tool Can Catch Oral Cancer Early
(More magazine)
Embarrassed By Sweat?How to Stay Dry
(lifescript.com)
Get Serious About Sun Safety
(Parents magazine)
This article won the Excellence in Media Award from the Skin Cancer Foundation
Do You Need to Eat More In Winter?
(Weight Watchers magazine)
Body Of Evidence
(Real Simple magazine)
Step It Up
(Family Circle 9/1/2012)
In challenge # 3, two families try to move more to reach their weight loss goals.
Surprising M.D.-Endorsed Sun Protection Strategies
(More magazine)
Before You Buy Sunscreen, Read This
(More magazine)
Stress Less How to Conquer 5 Life Changers
(Lifescript.com)
Health Family Challenge 2012
(Family Circle 6/1/2012)
The first in a seven-article series following two families as they are challenged to slim down, eat better and get healthy.
Drink to Your Health
(Family Circle 8/1/2012)
The third article in the Healthy Family Challenge series. Here, the two families strive to stop sipping high-calorie drinks and slim down.
Pump Up The Produce
(Family Circle 7/1/2012)
The second in a seven-article series following two families as they get healthy. This month, their goal is to increase their fruit and vegetable intake.
Mission Accomplished
(Family Circle 12/1/2012)
The final article in this series shows the results these two families have reaped over six months of healthy challenges.
Let's Get Physical
(Family Circle 11/1/2012)
The fifth challenge in a seven-article series, two families aim to take their workouts - and weight loss - to the next level.
How Not to Get Skin Cancer
(More magazine)
Gyno Habits That Can Harm You
(Cosmopolitan)
Ten Organic Foods That Are Worth the Money
(Real Simple)
In The Spotlight
(Family Circle 6/1/2016)
Beauty
Office Makeup: How Bold is Too Bold?
(makeup.com 4/1/2012)
12 Tips for Helping Makeup & Breakouts Co-Exist
(makeup.com 4/1/2012)
Smoothing Winter's Rough Spots for Spring
(Makeup.com 3/1/2012)
8 Things You Didn't Know About Taking Off Your Makeup
(makeup.com)
Stay Pretty 24 Hours A Day
(makeup.com 7/1/2011)
The Ultimate At-Home Facial
(Makeup.com 7/1/2011)
30 Days, 30 Ways To Better Skin
(iVillage.com)
Want Skin Like a Skin Doctor?
(More magazine)
World's Biggest Makeup Mysteries, Solved
(makeup.com 7/1/2011)
The Very Best Beauty Advice Ever!
(Self magazine)
Defend Your Skin: Simple strategies for feeling oh-so-soft from head to toe
(Self magazine)
The Secret to Soft Glowing Skin
(Lifescript.com)
10 Ways Pregnancy Changes Your Skin
(Lifescript.com)
The Best Beauty Routine for Your Skin Color
(Lifescript.com)
Does Your Skin Need A Shrink?
(More magazine)
6 Tips for Keeping Skin Gorgeous Through Winter
(makeup.com)