Journalist. Editor. Podcast Host.

Priya Rao is the Executive Editor of The Business of Beauty at The Business of Fashion.

Previously, she lead the beauty and wellness strategy at Glossy as Executive Editor, and developed and hosted Unfair, an Apple recommended show on the global skin-whitening crisis, and the Glossy Beauty Podcast. Priya has held senior editorial positions at Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Town & Country, and has written for New York Magazine, Vogue, and Elle. She got her start in journalism at Condé Nast at W Magazine and Women's Wear Daily.

Priya has been featured at SXSW, Foundermade, Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference, and other events as a keynote speaker and moderator.

As a first generation immigrant that grew up in the border town of Laredo, Texas, Priya cares deeply about representation, inclusivity, belonging, and equity. She is passionate about women's issues and believes good journalism and entertainment reflect the lives we lead. She lives in New York with her husband and son.

Photo Credit: Daphne Youree