Beth Livesay worked in publishing for 12 years, with experience in both newsstand and B2B magazines. She oversaw the print publication of NAILS Magazine, Altered Couture, Somerset Home, Haute Handbags, and Sew Somerset. She helped found Apronology and Jewelry Affaire magazines in addition to serving as their managing editor. Beth won the 2016 MAGGIE Award for Best Use of Social Media in trade and consumer publishing from the Western Publishing Association for her work on NAILS.

As a beauty industry authority, Beth has served as a judge for Nailympia USA, the Contessa Awards, NAHA, Salon Today Salon of the Year Awards, and NTNA head judge.

Beth is also a frequent style contributor, whose writing has appeared in Romantic Homes Magazine, Monarch Moments, Newport Beach Magazine, Laguna Beach Magazine, the Tease, and on Hello Giggles. Her nonfiction work appears in The Huffington Post and the latest version of The Apron Book.

Her copywriting expertise has been sought after by major brands such as Bloomingdale’s, Gelish, Morgan Taylor, Kwikset, Pfister, National Hardware, Fortis, and Creative Nail Design.

Currently, Beth is an editor at Kelley Blue Book where she writes automotive news, edits videos, and creates social media content around new cars.