Ria Bhagwat Title: Lifestyle Editor Education: DePaul University Location: Brooklyn, NY Ria Bhagwat is the lifestyle editor at Real Simple, where she covers stories related to home, life, and health. Prior to joining Real Simple, Ria was a freelance lifestyle writer at a variety of publications, including Apartment Therapy, Well+Good, and House Digest, where she wrote about color coordination, interior design, and holistic wellness. In her spare time, you can find Ria taking walks across Brooklyn or obsessing over which romance novel to read next. Education Ria graduated from DePaul University with a B.A. in Journalism. 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.