Bio
Layla Khoury-Hanold is a journalist and editor who has written and edited hundreds of lifestyle stories over the last 12 years. Prior to focusing on writing, she worked in marketing for lifestyle brands such as HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network and Travel Channel. Layla loves scouring vintage and antique shops for one-of-a-kind finds and reading fashion magazines to hone her eye for design.
Layla lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with her golf pro husband, their daughter and a chocolate Labrador. When she’s not writing, Layla is working on her memoir and sharing curated picks—from books to bites—in her newsletter, Words With Layla.
Experience
Layla’s work has appeared in top-tier publications including Food Network, Food52, Refinery29, The James Beard Foundation, VinePair, and The Chicago Tribune. Known for her vivid storytelling, she covers everything from profiles to trends to heartfelt essays.
Education
Layla earned a B.A. in Marketing and French from Northern Michigan University and a Professional Certificate in Fashion Marketing, Merchandising and Communication from ESMOD International in Paris. She also completed Techniques of Fine Cooking I at the Institute of Culinary Education in N.Y.C.
