Location
Vancouver, Canada
School
University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University
Expertise
Yoga, Skincare, Sustainability
- Her lifestyle articles have been published online and in print for publications such as Montecristo, VITA, Daily Hive, and Applied Arts.
- While in University, Jill won first prize in both essay and short-story contests.
- During her time as a lifestyle writer and editor, Jill has flown in helicopters, sampled spirits in sub-zero tasting rooms, gone ziplining, interviewed local celebrities, and navigated whitewater rapids --- all in the name of research.
Experience
Jill has worked as a writer and communications specialist for well over a decade. She was an editor at Canada's largest magazine publisher for seven years, where she contributed to the production of four tourist-facing magazines: Where Vancouver, Where Whistler, Essential Vancouver, and RM. Today, she works as a freelance writer and editor, with bylines in both print and online. In 2022, Jill joined Glam and put her lifestyle expertise and love of skincare to work as a features writer.
Education
Jill graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Alberta, where she graduated with first-class honors. She also has a certificate in editing and proofreading from Simon Fraser University.
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Celebrity Beauty
By Jill Von Sprecken
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is one of the world's most famous style icons. Let's see how her regal brunette locks have subtly changed over the years.
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Beauty
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News
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Living
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Living
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Beauty
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Eco-friendly products are popping up in all sectors, including the beauty world. As such, we've found the best so you can love yourself and the planet.
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Living
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It will feel like you're just a hop, sip, and jump away from your next vacay with these DIY cocktails. Ready to take your tastebuds on a world tour?
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Beauty
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We consume chlorophyll when we eat our greens, but some are opting to supplement this intake with liquid chlorophyll for clearer skin. but does it work?
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