Leslie Yazel is Editor-in-Chief of Real Simple (www.realsimple.com), the leading brand making life easier and more meaningful for today’s busy woman. A skilled editor with deep experience reaching and engaging audiences across multiple platforms, Yazel oversees the content and editorial operations of Real Simple including Real Simple’s brand extensions and licensing products. Prior to joining Real Simple in October 2016, Leslie held senior leadership roles at Cosmopolitan, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, where she made groundbreaking editorial contributions. Leslie resides in Brooklyn with and her husband and daughter.