“I never borrowed money from Mom. I lived at home, but my parents never helped me. I worked hard and moved out. I treated my blog like a business; hard work is important.”

American author, blogger, and humor writer

Leandra Medine Cohen is an American author, blogger, and humor writer best known for Man Repeller. She became widely known through that site, which turned her sharp, self-aware writing into a recognizable voice in fashion and culture. Her work is associated with personal style, wit, and commentary on modern femininity. As a writer and blogger, she has built an audience around humor that is observational and direct, with an eye for the contradictions in everyday life.