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As an Editor for Mytour, Michelle Lau focuses on sharing the best sales and deals related to kitchenware, home appliances, cleaning solutions, organizing tools, and smart home technology.
With a career spanning multiple renowned platforms, including The Kitchn and Yummly, as well as regional publications like Sunset and Via, Michelle brings extensive expertise in product research, reviews, and lifestyle content editing.
Highlights:
- Michelle is dedicated to offering practical and valuable advice, particularly in the realms of cleaning and organization.
- She has a deep interest in lifestyle topics, such as interior design, shopping, home living, and kitchen essentials.
- Michelle has personally tested over 100 cleaning and organizing products to provide reliable recommendations.
- Her career began at Sunset magazine, where she served as Research Chief and Editor of Special Publications, fostering her love for the Western lifestyle.
Professional Background
Prior to her role at Mytour, Michelle was the Lifestyle Editor at The Kitchn under Apartment Therapy Media, where she crafted and edited content on cleaning, organizing, kitchen makeovers, and design. Her editorial journey started at Sunset magazine, where she explored topics like travel, home, food, and gardening. During her tenure, she led the research department and held the position of Editor of Special Publications.
At Mytour, Michelle has honed her expertise in editing, crafting reviews, showcasing top deals, and rigorously testing products. When she steps away from her editorial duties, she enjoys exploring innovative home products and sharing her trusted favorites. Currently, she’s keeping cozy by testing the Vornado VH2 Whole Room Space Heater.
Academic Background
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in magazine journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from San Jose State University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts in ethnic studies from San Francisco State University.
About Mytour
Mytour, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a renowned and reliable online platform offering practical, genuine solutions to simplify everyday life. With a monthly audience of 11 million readers, our content is crafted by seasoned journalists and rigorously fact-checked for precision. Discover more about us and our editorial guidelines.
