Mélanie Berliet Follow: Mélanie is the SVP and Group General Manager of the Home, Pets, and Premium Publishing groups at People Inc., overseeing Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Southern Living, the Spruce, MyDomaine, Martha Stewart, and DailyPaws.Highlights15+ years experience writing, editing, and producing lifestyle contentCountless appearances on national televisionExtensive experience executing branded content campaignsExpertise in building brands on social media, particularly Instagram and Facebook Experience Prior to joining People Inc. in 2018, Mélanie was the Chief Editorial Director of Thought Catalog, where she led a team of 20 staff writers and managed all strategic partnerships, acting as the bridge between the editorial and sales departments. She has worked as a producer and writer for brands including MTV, Vanity Fair, Elle, New York Magazine, The Atlantic, Cosmopolitan, Salon, Esquire, Maxim, and iHeartRadio. She started her career as an Analyst in the Fixed Income Division of Credit Suisse.As General Manager and Senior Vice President of The Spruce, Mélanie oversaw all content initiatives and business strategies for The Spruce Pets, The Spruce, The Spruce Crafts and MyDomaine. She has 15 years of experience creating, managing, and publishing lifestyle content across platforms.Read more about The Spruce Pet's Editorial Policies and Standards. Education Mélanie earned a B.A. in Political Economy from Georgetown University. Awards and PublicationsMélanie published her first children's book, You Are Not A Princess (And That's Ok!), in 2019.Interviews & MediaABC7: Fold in a Flash! Check Out These Helpful Laundry HacksGood Day Sacramento: Spring Hacks for Small SpacesThe Seattle Times: Comfy Carpet, Once Dismissed as Out-of-Date, Is Back in VogueWashington Post: How to Give Your Rental a New Look—Without Angering Your LandlordLA Unscripted, KTLA: Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks With The SpruceStyle Matters: Who We Are in Our Homes During and Post PandemicLonny: How Vinegar, Lemon Juice, and Baking Soda Can Clean Everything in Your HomeGood Day Sacramento: Don't Make These Spring Cleaning MistakesPhiladelphia Inquirer: Try an Earth-Friendly Spring Cleaning. Start by Ditching The Paper Towels.NBC News: Balloon Business Blows UpThe Balance: Survey — Food is the No. 1 Pandemic Comfort SplurgeNBC News: Rethinking Your Work-From-Home WardrobeNBC News: Vision Boards Help People Narrow Down Their Important ValuesNBC News: Decluttering in the New Year — How to Get StartedParents: 7 Ways to be More Organized as a Family in The New YearInStyle: 13 Ideas for How To Color Coordinate Your Closet and Keep Your Clothes OrganizedNBC News: Holiday Cards — The Do's and Don'tsAxios: Dotdash Brand the Spruce Strikes Commerce Deal With Lowe'sPublisher's Daily: The Spruce Launches Home Organization Product Line With Lowe'sWith Whit: Mélanie Berliet on Creating a Cozy HomeWashington Post: When to Replace Smoke Detectors, Sponges, Pillows and More, According to ExpertsReal Estate Boston: Design Expert Mélanie Berliet of The Spruce on Making the Most of Small SpacesBusiness Insider: IAC's Dotdash Has Built a Profitable Business Out of Service Content. Now It's Setting Its Sights on Selling Products.NBC News: College & Coronavirus — Packing During the PandemicNBC News: Bringing the Big Screen to Your BackyardRichmond Times-Dispatch: Building a Home OfficeNBC News: Father's Day May Look a Little Different This YearMoney: The Absolute Best Vacuum Cleaners for Your MoneyLicense Global: The Spruce Releases Pet Care CollectionDog O Day: Dry Shampoo for Dogs Is The Latest Trend With The Help of The SpruceKiplinger: 52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020Petoskey News-Review: Important Life Skills for Kids to Know by Age 10Romper: 10 Neighborhoods in the US That Are Making the Most Out of QuarantineNBC News: The Do's and Don'ts of Life in QuarantineYahoo: How to Create Your Own Face Mask Without Sewing AnythingCosmopolitan: 6 DIY Face Masks You Can Totally Make RNLonny: Easy DIY Projects With Things Your Already Have at HomeThe Oklahoman: Tips for Being an In-The-Know Thrift Store ShopperParents: Wine Cork Crafts for Kids, Because We Know You Have Them on HandSeattle Times: Finally Accepting That You Need a Home Office? Here's How to Do it CheaplyThe Washington Post: Everything You Need to Know to Set Up a Home Office FastCheapism: Do Diluted Soaps, Detergents, and Shampoos Still Work?NBC News: Cleaning for CoronavirusRealtor Magazine: How to Best Navigate New Color TrendsFox 5: Millennials Embracing "Plant Parenthood"Fox 5: The High Costs of Dog Ownership Shock Some OwnersCheddar TV: Tips to Marie Kondo Your Home and Life in 2020NBC News: Rules for RegiftingCheddar TV: Christmas Gifts You Can Make YourselfNBC News: How To Save Time & Money On Thanksgiving Prep, According To Martha Stewart & Other ProsDigiday: 'Contextual Shopping': Publishers Are Using Model Homes For Retail ExperiencesThe Zoe Report: Fall Home Decor Trends for Those Who Are Obsessed With NeutralsCoatings World: Dotdash Brand Helping Painters ‘Spruce Up’ Their Homes with First-Ever Paint Collection Title: General Manager & Senior Vice President Education: Georgetown University Location: New York, NY About The Spruce Pets The Spruce Pets, a People Inc. brand, is a new kind of pets website offering practical, real-life tips and training advice to help you care for your pet. The Spruce Pets reaches 10 million people each month. Learn more about us, our editorial process, and our commitment to ensuring we are providing you with the most trustworthy veterinarian advice.