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Julia Naftulin

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✨ editor, special projects @businessinsider @insiderunion ✨ lifestyle journalist + storyteller

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@jnaftulin
Julia Naftulin
8 months
🧵🚨I’m seeking #freelance writers for a few culture stories. Rate is $700/story. Email me at jnaftulin[at]businessinsider[dot]com to discuss details — no DMs please! #journorequest @WritersofColor @aaja
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@jnaftulin
Julia Naftulin
4 years
Guess what? I'm now a ~*~senior~*~ health reporter at @thisisinsider . Super excited to continue covering sex, relationships, psychology, and recreational drugs in even more in-depth and ambitious ways. Reach out to me w pitches + tips, or if you have expertise in these areas ✨
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Julia Naftulin
9 months
It's my last day as a sex and relationships beat reporter at Business Insider. On Monday, I'll be stepping into a new role at the company as an editor on the Special Projects team. How bittersweet it is 🧵
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
As an organizing member of @InsiderUnion , I am SO ready for Hot 🔥 Union 🔥 Summer 🔥
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
A woman went on the trip of a lifetime when she accidentally mistook LSD for cocaine, snorted 550 times an average dose of the drug, and experienced a 34-hour period of being high.
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Sex is great, but have you ever had a source tell you a perfect story and you immediately know that's how you'll start your piece?
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
I'm back at work @thisisinsider and it feels so good. I'll be using the day to catch up on all of the pitches I received while striking. If you're a publicist or a reader who wants to chat, feel free to reach out: jnaftulin at insider dot com ✨
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
An increasing number of women are using marijuana during pregnancy to cope with nausea, but the substance's long-term effects on pregnant people and their fetuses is largely unknown
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
That’s right, I’m a Wegmans bitch through and through
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Hello where is my reward for doing 4 interviews, writing a story, being on live TV, and going to therapy all in one day
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
A new study that examines 2 common vape ingredients propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin found just a month of vaping these substances can lead to lung inflammation, even in former never-smokers
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
"These are just people filling cartridges as 'Dank Vapes.' It's not a singular facility. It's just people in their garages filling them and selling them."
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Just because you got vaccinated doesn't mean you can go to summer camp with your family, fall in love with the camp's dance instructor, help his friend get an abortion, and win the local dance competition with no prior experience
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
As the days get warmer and vaccinations pile up, it seems like every conversation inevitably winds its way around to one question: What are your hot vaxx summer plans? My latest for @thisisinsider :
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
I am now the mother of a furry hot dog. Twitter, meet Gretchen
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Have a sex, dating, or relationship question? Fill out this nifty anonymous form and I'll consult a panel of experts to get you an answer, as this meme I've made suggests
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
I spoke with 3 anti-abortion groups to get their stances on Trump using Regeneron, which was tested using cells derived from an aborted fetus, as part of his COVID-19 treatment:
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
On "The Goop Lab," staffers did a magic mushrooms retreat in Jamaica, and many said it was life-changing. There's also some science behind therapeutic uses for the drug:
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
This analysis of the ShaneXJeffree collab by @kattenbarge beautifully explains how strange beauty influencer culture has become
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
If you're thinking about pitching me a gift guide, here's an idea: Don't
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
some ~personal news~ CHER tweeted MY story okay goodbye i'm going to go die now
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Georgia's abortion law imprisons women with miscarriages.When I Saw MISCARRIAGE &JAIL,I Lost It.Where Are”ALL”The Drs Who Will”DEEM”Whose RESPONSIBLY It Is⁉️Georgia Doesn’t Have Drs 2 Check On Pregnant Women Now. It’s # 2 In Maternal Mortality In🇺🇸
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@jnaftulin
Julia Naftulin
3 years
. @InsiderUnion shining so bright I had to put on my shades
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
I don't think you can truly appreciate a rotisserie chicken until you're a single person in your 20s
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
And just like that, today marks my 1-year anniversary @thisisinsider as a health reporter. Every day I'm amazed at the sheer number of helpful & delightful stories this newsroom puts out into the world. Here are some of my personal highlights from the past year:
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Do you like to exercise while stoned? 🌿 @GabbyLandsverk and I want to talk to you for a @thisisinsider story! DMs are open, and you can be anonymous if you prefer
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
He’s still a rock star! He’s got his rock moves! He doesn’t need you!
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
Just me doing my job, striking with @InsiderUnion 😌✊🏻💙
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1 year
Drop a cool photo of you doing your job
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Not to be dramatic, but the biggest story I've ever worked on comes out very soon ✨ Screaming! Throwing up!
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Just 2 health reporters waiting for the rest of the team to join the meeting (and apparently getting sleepy while doing so)
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Julia Naftulin
8 years
I wish there was a fairy who went around the subway closing manspreaders' legs and freeing up seats for all the good people of NYC
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
📢 WHAT'S APPALLING? BOSSES STALLING! 📢 In a company-wide email on Tuesday, mgmt wrote they're "open and available to meet with the union." But they haven't come to the table to bargain since. We deserve more than this disrespect, @nichcarlson @hblodget @BLPeng @jessicaliebman
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Even though Hollywood movies and porn videos have us convinced a couple of thrusts is enough to propel a woman into a mind-blowing orgasm, I'm here to tell you orgasms from penetrative sex aren't that common.
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Please see below for my birthday wishlist: - Airpods - @thisisinsider recognizes @InsiderUnion - Wawa gift card - An ice cream cake with icing that says @thisisinsider recognizes @InsiderUnion
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Julia Naftulin
2 years
She's a 10, but still copy + pastes her em dashes from Google search because she always forgets the keyboard shortcut
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Figi, the young girl who inspired the cannabis strain Charlotte's Web, became the subject of medical literature and ignited a medical cannabis movement of patients seeking CBD to treat their chronic conditions.
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Cannot stop watching this video of me sledding down the art museum steps, screaming, and my friend screaming in reaction to my scream
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Have a sex, dating, or relationship question? Ask away with this anonymous form and I'll consult a panel of health experts to get you the best answer as part of Ask Julia, @thisisinsider 's new advice column
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Being a digital health journalist is weird because one second you're talking about depression and COVID-19 and the next you're talking about how to get a big juicy dump truck ass
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
I'm starting a new mindfulness routine where I eat a bagel with cream cheese in bed first thing in the morning. I do so with my eyes closed for extra mindfulness. Join me
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
My 12-year-old self is SCREAMING because I interviewed @HilaryDuff and she entertained my Lizzie McGuire questions:
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
😇
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Business Insider
4 years
Do you support labor unions? ✊
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Single folks: What are you most looking forward to this summer? Ramping up your dates? A marathon of one-night stands? Your first orgy? I want to know for a @thisisinsider story, so DM me! (Can be anon if you wish) #journorequest
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Julia Naftulin
2 years
It’s the most important day of the year. The first of day Taurus season
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Them: How did the move go? Me: I was living in a 400-square-foot apartment filled with moving boxes for weeks on end. On the day of the move, my rental car was towed by the New York City Police Department.
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
how it started: how it's going:
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Hot Union Summer has officially COMMENCED! Couldn't be prouder of my colleagues @InsiderUnion 🥺💖✊
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Insider Union ✊
3 years
WE DID IT! ✅ Today, we won our National Labor Relations Board election, affirming that our editorial unit has overwhelmingly voted to form a union with @nyguild . We’ve worked so hard to reach this historic day. 🧵1/5
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
Hey @hblodget , aren’t there more important things to focus on right now? Like building a fair and more equitable newsroom with the 250+ @InsiderUnion members, your employees, who are currently on ULP strike?
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Henry Blodget
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This is a gorgeous and cool demo and fun song and hooray to Apple for taking such a big swing. But I confess I just don’t see normal dads wearing ski goggles in the kitchen while making toast. For gaming? Sure. As a mask on an airplane? Ok. But not as something you just wear.
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Insider is such an inspiring place to work, and Insider Union will only take our journalism to new heights. I'm so proud to stand in solidarity with @InsiderUnion ❤️✊
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Insider Union ✊
3 years
✊ The @thisisinsider / @BusinessInsider US editorial staff have organized one of the largest @nyguild union drives for a digital media company to secure what we've built and strengthen it. Here's why 300+ members of our newsroom are taking this step.
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
I did it, I finished 2 big features this week. Where is my award
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
83% of my besties at @InsiderUnion are supportive of our drive to make Insider better every day. 83%! Besties! That's a big number.
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
I'm sorry, but daylight can save itself this time
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Had the opportunity to sit down with skincare icon @DrPimplePopper and she shared her PM skincare routine, which is only 3 steps (and sometimes she even forgets the third!)
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Next Thursday I'll be doing a Reddit AMA on all things relationships, especially navigating them during the holidays. Tune in starting at 12 PM ET and ask me anything!
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Adoptive mother Kristine Barnett said the "girl" threatened to stab her and her now-ex husband in their sleep, tried to push her toward an electric fence, and poured bleach in her coffee.
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
Hello PR people I promise I get all of your emails PLEASE do not slide into my IG DMs that is my safe space for sending chonky animal memes to my friends
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Julia Naftulin
6 years
My idea of meal prep is picking up five pre-packaged Trader Joe's salads and calling it a week
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
The "AAAAHH" is evergreen
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Always surreal to interview a Holocaust survivor. And when she told me, "There will never be another you, Julia," I FUCKING lost it
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
My boyfriend low key burned me by saying, "You love writing, so why do you procrastinate writing so much?" SIR
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
If you need me, I'll be banging my head against my desk until 5 PM
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
I interviewed 3 mothers who say their psilocybin microdose regimens have lessened or erased their anxiety, postpartum depression, and suicidal ideation. My latest for @thisisinsider :
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Me, every Friday while writing my advice column:
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
"Man with a plan" is such a silly phrase. I have yet to meet one
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
The ban will include mint and menthol flavored products.
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
STRIKE DAY 12 and @InsiderUnion is still going strong. Bring more money to the table, @hblodget @BLPeng @nichcarlson @jessicaliebman @leahggoldman
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Did you know @thisisinsider employees can be fired at any time and for any reason? That’s why @InsiderUnion is fighting for just cause
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Insider Union ✊
3 years
A just cause clause in our contract will give job security to Insider's editorial staff. (3/4)
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Julia Naftulin is Chief Marketing Officer of Hot Vax Summer at Insider Magazine.
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Mia de Graaf
3 years
Tbh this was so iconique we should print it in thicc glossy pages @jnaftulin @sophiekleeman
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
For so long, I felt I belonged nowhere. What a joy it has been to come back to New York and feel like I have more than 1 home ❤️
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
How I think I look when I put "according to science" in a headline
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
I'm no expert, but the meaning of life *might be* this BLT
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If you're vaccinated and single, how are you thinking about dating now? I want to speak with you for a @thisisinsider story. DMs are open! #journorequest
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
I am once again asking @thisisinsider to voluntarily recognize @InsiderUnion
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Sex is great but have you ever eaten a sandwich in the sun by yourself and then washed it down with a very large and fairly priced iced coffee
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
Hire me for all of your SEO needs
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3 years
Queen of my life
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
I didn't leave before getting some sushi, fresh pressed juice, and bleu cheese-stuffed olives, ofc
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
That’s right, I’m a Wegmans bitch through and through
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
Boyfriend and I made surprise keychains for each other. Here’s how the grand reveal went 😭
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Julia Naftulin
3 years
At 9 PM last night, I pulled in between two cars in the McDonald’s parking lot to eat my nuggets, only to find both drivers eating *their* McDonald’s. God I love community
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Julia Naftulin
7 years
People who go to the gym during their lunch breaks--how do you do it without coming back looking like a hot mess? How do you have enough time to shower? TELL ME YOUR SECRETS
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Julia Naftulin
5 years
The world is a weird place right now, but my 50-something dad and uncle just summited Mount Kilimanjaro, so I'm deciding to focus on how cool that is while I drown my anxiety in That 70s Show re-runs. Goodbye, world! (Until tomorrow)
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Julia Naftulin
4 years
"It's the worst system invented, but the best we have," Jeff Chen, the director of UCLA's Cannabis Research Initiative, told me.
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Julia Naftulin
1 year
Sooooo who wants to win a contract next?
@InsiderUnion
Insider Union ✊
1 year
🚨WE WON! 🥳‼️ We have a tentative agreement on a contract that will give our members more money and job protections and resolve our ULP. Our strike is over - we’re going back to work tomorrow!🎉
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