Blake Bakkila Title: Contributor Education: Northwestern University Blake Bakkila has worked as an entertainment writer for eight years, covering everything from pop culture to lifestyle products.She joined PEOPLE as a contributing writer in 2023.Blake's words have appeared in outlets such as Sunset.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, BabyCenter.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and PEOPLE. Experience Blake Bakkila has eight years of experience as a writer and has been a contributing writer for PEOPLE since 2023. She was also a former editorial assistant at PEOPLE.Blake graduated with a degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Her work has appeared on Sunset.com, ArchitecturalDigest.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, BabyCenter.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and PEOPLE. About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.