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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Sep 24

hey Maddie, trying to reach you – I'd love to talk to you about your TikTok. if you're interested, please feel free to reach me at [email protected] (also commented on your post and you can find me on insta, too! @ hifortesa everywhere)

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jul 9

ChatGPT can be used for everything – including getting pregnant. inside the lives of women who are turning to the chat bot for conception tips, ovulation timing, and psychic channeling of their future babies

my latest for @rollingstone.com:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

ChatGPT Is Helping Women Get Pregnant

They’re changing their conception plans based on the AI's advice — despite some privacy concerns.

www.rollingstone.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jul 7

I'm looking to speak to an expert who can speak to AI and privacy concerns. Please let me know if that's you or you have an idea of someone I should reach out to!

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 18

thank you!!

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 17

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online is officially available for pre-order!!! bit.ly/LikeFollowSu...

s/o to Gallery Books, Mina Hamedi, and everyone who got a frantic text while I wrote this. you're all the best. now go pre-order, plz! xoxo

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 17

Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online is officially available for pre-order!!! bit.ly/LikeFollowSu...

s/o to Gallery Books, Mina Hamedi, and everyone who got a frantic text while I wrote this. you're all the best. now go pre-order, plz! xoxo

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 11

ICE raids in L.A. are driving immigrants – and citizens – underground as fear mounts

latest for Rolling Stone:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Los Angeles ICE Raids Are Driving Immigrants -- And Citizens -- Underground

As ICE officers and federal troops descend on the city, many immigrants are scared to go about their daily lives — regardless of their legal status.

www.rollingstone.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 9

if you're in LA changing your daily routine bc of possible ICE raids, let's talk for a story

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 6

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsn0...

They Grew Up on TV… and This Is What It Did to Them

YouTube video by Fortesa Latifi

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Jun 5

mega-popular mom influencer Emilie Kiser blocks release of 3-year-old son's death records – for now

talked to a source close to the litigation for Rolling Stone:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Emilie Kiser Blocks Three-Year-Old's Death Records From Going Public -- For Now

Influencer Emilie Kiser sued several Arizona state agencies to prevent the release of details about the drowning death of her son, Trigg Kiser.

www.rollingstone.com

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 21

mom influencers are rethinking sharing their kids online after the intense parasocial response to the drowning of influencer emilie kiser's 3-year-old son

latest for Rolling Stone:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

A Momfluencer's Son Drowned. Now Other Parents Are Rethinking How Much They Share Online

Emilie Kiser's three-year-old, Trigg, died this weekend — and followers' parasocial feelings for the family quickly got out of control.

www.rollingstone.com

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Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · May 14

EXCLUSIVE: From Housewives to Sister Wives, the kids of reality tv stars take us inside their world, from the good to the bad, to the "definitely weird"

Read @hifortesa.bsky.social's latest for Teen Vogue here: www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-o...

For the Kids of Iconic Reality Stars, Growing Up Onscreen Was a Blessing — and a Curse: "This Is My Normal'

From Housewives to Sister Wives, the kids of reality tv stars take us inside their world.

www.teenvogue.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 14

in Hannah Gosselin’s memories of her childhood, the film crew was always there –

if you've ever wondered what it was like to grow up on reality TV, I found out for @teenvogue.com:
www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-o...

For the Kids of Iconic Reality Stars, Growing Up Onscreen Was a Blessing — and a Curse: "This Is My Normal'

From Housewives to Sister Wives, the kids of reality tv stars take us inside their world.

www.teenvogue.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 9

I profiled Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Layla Taylor for Teen Vogue:
www.teenvogue.com/story/layla-...

Layla Taylor Joined the Mormon Church in Secret — Now She's Ready to Tell All

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is ready to show viewers her second act.

www.teenvogue.com

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 6

wrote about parenthood, technology, & the anxiety behind tracking your baby's every feed, nap, and diaper change for The Cut:
www.thecut.com/article/baby...

What Are We Really Tracking Our Babies For?

There’s an app to log every nap, feeding, and poopy diaper of a child’s first months. But all that data tells us much more about the parents.

www.thecut.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 5

this is what writing a book feels like

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 4

ICYMI: I profiled Piper Rockelle for Rolling Stone: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Piper Rockelle Has a Lot to Say About That Netflix Documentary

'Bad Influence' tells the content creator's life story from the perspective of the people around her. Now, she's ready to talk about it herself.

www.rollingstone.com

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 2

youtube video breaking down my exclusive interview with Piper Rockelle for Rolling Stone > www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjD...

Piper Rockelle Breaks Silence on Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’

YouTube video by Fortesa Latifi

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · May 1

I talked to Piper Rockelle for Rolling Stone: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Piper Rockelle Has a Lot to Say About That Netflix Documentary

'Bad Influence' tells the content creator's life story from the perspective of the people around her. Now, she's ready to talk about it herself.

www.rollingstone.com

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 29

emailed you!

Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 26

amazing! what's the best email to reach you?

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 24

thank you!

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 24

thank you!

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 24

I'm still looking for an expert on Mormon studies/the culture of Mormonism to talk to for my book – if this is you or you have any leads, please let me know!

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Fortesa Latifi @hifortesa.bsky.social · Apr 22

on r/QAnonCasualties, users are losing hope that they can bring their family members back from the brink –

my latest for Rolling Stone:
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Are Q-Pilled Family Members Lost for Good?

On r/QAnoncasualties, Redditors mourn family members lost to the conspiracy theory.

www.rollingstone.com

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