Ashley Zlatopolsky Ashley Zlatopolsky is a Detroit-based storyteller with more than 10 years of experience. She writes, edits and creates content strategy for publishers, brands and private clients.Her award-winning work includes editorial, branded content, interactive content, web, e-commerce, UX, radio and documentary production.With 45+ cover stories published worldwide, her writing can be found in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Nat Geo, Billboard, the Guardian, The Daily Beast, Detroit Free Press, Healthline, USA TODAY, Parents, SELF, Apartment Therapy, U.S. News, Business Insider, The Atlantic, Real Simple, Healthy Women, VICE, Greatist, Reviewed, and more About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.