Andrea Carrillo

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Location
Aurora, Illinois
School
Loyola University Chicago
Expertise
Sustainable swaps, Rental-friendly decor, Maximalism
  • Andrea and her husband currently live on a remote farm, growing their own vegetables and putting their cat to work.
  • Andrea loves the home design shift from millennial grey to eclectic modern, using her own love for maximalism and modern Mexican decor in her design style.
  • Andrea often reviews home tech and gadgets that make life easier and more luxurious.

Experience

For the past seven years, Andrea has covered lifestyle, fashion, wellness, sustainability, and social media for global publications, including Forbes Advisor, GQ, and Reader's Digest. She also recently founded a social media marketing agency that helps businesses boost their online presence and build digital community. When she's not on a deadline, Andrea plays tennis with her sister, serves as a reading tutor for elementary students, and travels with her husband.

Education

Andrea has a bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism with a minor in sociology from Loyola University Chicago.

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