Leanne Bayley

Leanne Bayley, Deputy Editor, Second Act

If you think life slows down after 40, you haven’t met Leanne Bayley. As the Deputy Editor of HELLO!’s Second Act, Leanne is on a mission to prove that midlife isn’t a crisis - it's to be celebrated. From solving beauty dilemmas to hunting down the perfect occasion dress, she’s the stylish best friend every woman needs in her digital corner.

Leanne joined the HELLO! family in 2018, lending her expert eye to everything from royal style and dreamy interiors to jet-set travel. But for six years, she reigned as the Director of Lifestyle & Commerce, heading up HELLO!’s global Shopping vertical. Leading a powerhouse team of editors, she expertly curated the "best of the best" for readers worldwide - meaning if a product was worth your glow-up, it likely had her seal of approval first.

Prior to HELLO!, Leanne was the Content Editor at British GLAMOUR, where her typical day consisted of grilling A-listers like Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, and Katy Perry. She was even flown to NYC to interview One Direction, and yes, she can confirm that Harry Styles is exactly as charming as your wildest dreams suggest.

A proud Coventry native, Leanne followed her dream of working in magazines as soon as she graduated. She studied Journalism at the University of Sunderland and moved to London, where she cut her teeth through internships and editorial roles at some of the UK’s top titles, including Cosmopolitan UK, ELLE UK, InStyle UK, Fabulous magazine, Daily Mail Fashion Finder, and Harrods magazine.

When she’s not working, Leanne shares her personal style finds on Instagram and her daily work outfits on TikTok. Her interests range from cooking and binge-worthy TV, podcasts to gym sessions, shopping, spontaneous Zara hauls, and sun-soaked holidays with her sisters.

Whether you have a story to tell, a shopping tip to share, or just want to see what she’s wearing today, Leanne is only a click away.

Email: leanne.bayley@hellomagazine.com

Instagram: @leannebayley

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TikTok: @dailybayley9to5

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Leanne is always on the lookout for the next big beauty launch or commerce collaboration. Reach out at leanne.bayley@hellomagazine.com, and follow her on social: 

Instagram: @leannebayley

TikTok: @dailybayley9to5