School
University Of California-Irvine
Expertise
Culinary Travel, Throwing Dinner Parties, Cultural Food Traditions
- Samantha has contributed food and travel features to publications such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, GQ, Culture Trip, The Laterals, Lonely Planet, and others.
- For more than a decade, she has lived around the world, seeking unique culinary experiences and Michelin-star-rated restaurants.
- As a seasoned writer and strategist, Samantha created courses on food and drink with renowned instructors, journalists, bakers, and chefs for MasterClass.
Experience
Samantha Nguyen has been crafting compelling content and shaping brand narratives for over 15 years. She began her writing career as a freelance correspondent for "MTV News," reporting from the red carpet of Hollywood's biggest events. As the editor-in-chief of an LA-based editorial agency, Samantha has interviewed notable names, including Leonardo DiCaprio, George W. Bush, Jane Goodall, Woody Harrelson, Jason Segel, Katie Holmes, and more. As a content strategist and copy director, she has worked on everything from digital campaigns to product packaging and user guides. Her portfolio includes collaborations with industry leaders such as Amazon, Samsung, Ring, Anthropologie, Smashbox, and TOMS Shoes. Currently, Samantha lives between California and Costa Rica, where she owns a retreat space called SURÁ Playa Negra.
Education
Samantha has a bachelor's and master's degree in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine.
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Kitchen
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