Lena Young

​In a nutshell, Lena specializes in content creation, social media strategy, and fitness instruction. Lena Young is an editorial assistant at TechTarget and a graduate student at Northeastern University pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Technological Entrepreneurship.

​Lena recently earned a Master of Arts in Journalism (Media Innovation) from Northeastern University in May 2018. ​
Previously, Lena was a social media director of The Huntington News  and a co-founder of Northeastern's publication on marginalized groups, The Margins, with classmates in the Media Innovation program.

Academics aside, Lena also enjoys her roles as a AAAI/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer and a content creator at Spoon University.

​Lena contributes to Spoon University, Her Campus, and The Avenue.​

Check out Lena's food blog and foodstagram, with the forewarning that sudden feelings of hunger are not uncommon among viewers. 

Wine Review: Eataly Boston's Spring Festa
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Eataly Boston’s Spring Festa on April 11th (notably a Wine Wednesday) featured 27 wines from seven different distributors stationed in their restaurant, La Piazza. Decorated with tablecloths, flowers, hand-crafted pots, and a curated collection of wines, each station served three to four wines from each distributor’s collection. To ensure they made their rounds, wine tasters carried a paper “passport” to stamp after visiting each station...

Healthy Chips You Will Go Bananas For 

What do banana plants and fetuses have in common? Both take nine months to grow. A complete bunch can include up to 170 bananas for a 10-foot banana plant...

​How To: Styling Sweatpants   

Sweatsuits have come a long way since velvet Juicy Couture sets and Uggs circa 2007. Though a similar concept, sweatsuits have evolved and tightened up over the years... ​​

Preview: Spring Festa at Eataly Boston 

Spring Festa at Eataly Boston features 21 wines, delicious appetizers, and an unparalleled ambiance you won't want to miss...

10 Health & Beauty Tips I Learned From My Mother
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Navigating which health and beauty practices work best for you can be a daunting process. I was lucky enough to learn from my QUEEN of a mom, who taught me about everything from the importance of habitual daily skincare to the convenience of travel-size containers...

Cycling classes attract financially fit ​

Cycling is one of the most popular forms of exercising in Boston, which has the highest collection of health clubs in the country. Yet, the price of a workout varies dramatically, from free introductory classes at CycleBar to $34 drop-ins at SoulCycle....