I’m Brianne. Most people call me Brie. I’m an author, writer, and podcast host.

I graduated from NYU with a degree in Dramatic Literature, Theatre History & Film Studies. I didn’t know what to do with that either so I waitressed a lot. Then I studied acting at Lee Strasberg in New York City, and because I wasn’t booking anything as an actor, I wrote my first play. Hardly anyone saw it, but it was enough for me to think, “Hey, I should give this writing thing a try!” So I tried my luck on Craigslist (I don’t recommend searching for a job there by the way) and landed my first writing gig (which, thankfully, was legitimate and didn’t involve any weird couches or sketchy rooms to rent). Soon after I studied improv and comedic writing at the Second City in Toronto, so, yes, that explains all the quippyness.

Now my writing has appeared in over 60 online publications, including The Washington Post, the BBC, Men’s Health, Elle Canada, Shondaland, Yahoo! Canada, and BuzzFeed.

I’ve covered everything from mental health and creativity to dating, relationships, and singlehood — usually with humor, honesty, and a little heartbreak.

In 2022, I launched Love, Brie — a newsletter and podcast that’s become my most personal project to date. Through raw essays, unfiltered thoughts, expert interviews, and Q&As, I share what I’ve learned (and am still learning) about love, dating, self-worth, and rewriting the rules in your 30s and 40s. What started as a column evolved into a mission: helping women feel seen, empowered, and less alone in their love lives — and their real lives.

Whether I’m writing about awkward dates, emotional patterns, or personal reinvention, I’m always chasing one thing: the truth — even when it’s messy.

Subscribe to the Substack here.

Listen to the podcast here.

I also have a black cat named Olive and six plants named after the Friends characters — that is, if I don’t kill them soon. The plants, not the cat. Although she probably would deserve it. (Just kidding — she’s my world!