SAMANTHA OLSON

As a Writers Guild of America member and journalist, Sam covers music, entertainment, and celebrity news at Cosmopolitan. She reported on similar topics at Seventeen, where she also tapped into beauty and lifestyle. Outside of magazine publication, Sam makes sense of the world around her with unfiltered prose and cultural commentary through her newsletter, Comfort + Chaos.

PLEDGES ALLEGIANCE TO POP CULTURE.

FEATURED WORK ✧

FEATURED WORK ✧

Clairo’s Age of Clarity

Seventeen Cover Story ✧ Published April 7, 2025

Claire Cottrill talks about growing up in the early days of the internet, honoring her queerness, and gaining clarity upon releasing her Grammy-nominated album Charm.

LET’S GET SOCIAL.

During her time at publications like Seventeen and Shifter Mag, Sam shot, edited, and posted social media content across platforms including sponsored content with brands like Sephora, Izze Sparkling Juice, and Nordstrom.

Her collective social media contributions have garnered more than 500K impressions.

PRESS ✧

PRESS ✧

As a cultural expert in the entertainment space, Sam has lent her voice to podcasts and outlets like Teen Vogue, Paper, and Buzzfeed News to discuss a range of topics, from diversity in the fashion industry to pop culture predictions and career advice.