Dawson is known for her original and popular reporting that earns high social media numbers. Her stories  "Gen X is balanced and happy” and “What is beauty and who has it?" for CNN.com earned over 11,000 and 3,800 recommendations respectively. Whether she’s reporting on the Brazilian Blowout scandal, writing cover stories on how Generation X women look fantastic, making sense of paraben warnings or celebrating the fun and history of vibrant hair color - she is counted on to deliver smart, information-driven stories that, no matter if they’re exuberant or serious, respect and are relatable to readers. 

Dawson is a lifestyle expert covering beauty, women's health, luxury travel, home, style and dating & relationships. She also covers entertainment and has had the good fortune to interview Oscar and Emmy award winning and nominated actors, directors, producers, writers, choreographers and production designers, Grammy nominated musicians, Gold Medal Olympians, world-renown tastemakers, politicians, professors and scientists who are forging into the new millennium via ground breaking discoveries and inventions. 

Her personal stories and essays have been published in magazines with circulations of more than a million and she's also delved into the world of television and new media writing. She believes that everyone has an interesting story to tell and fuses her on-camera, new media and print expertise to bring to life the big and small moments in life. She's a passionate, curious, unique and proven writer. Her mission is to help make the world a better place through writing.   

Welcome!  

For select Los Angeles Times features click here: The Los Angeles Times or read archived stories. Head to the Clips section for a larger selection.

Feel Gorgeous. Live Beautifully.