Leo
Aquino
(they/them)
award-winning journalist covering
anti-capitalist personal finance
radical economy
sex & relationships
poet
screenwriter
storyteller
award-winning journalist covering
anti-capitalist personal finance
radical economy
sex & relationships
poet
screenwriter
storyteller
The parents of a 6-year-old trans girl say they’re moving from Florida to Minnesota, fearing an anti-trans law that could threaten the custody of their daughter
Personal Finance Insider3 core money values Tan France learned in his South Asian household that he’ll pass down to his own kids
Personal Finance InsiderI’ve moved to expensive cities with just $400, and I have 7 tips for anyone who needs to move quickly to escape anti-trans laws
Personal Finance Insider3 tax tips for people who get paid in cash from a tax preparer who serves sex workers
Personal Finance Insider5 tips for immigrants trying to find financial stability in the US, from CEOs with experience
Personal Finance InsiderHow to crowdfund your gender-affirming surgery
Personal Finance InsiderFinding the gender identity of my wildest dreams
Trends with Benefits by MUDWTRWhat I learned about myself after seven years on Tinder
HelloGigglesCelebrate your child’s first period with the ultimate first period kit
The Fornix by FlexWhat is gender euphoria?
Swell by Dame WellnessHow to share your pronouns: A guide for all ages
Folx LibraryHow to make your own porn
Swell by Dame WellnessFertility treatments for queer people: Options and resources
O.SchoolPast Clients:
Copywriting:
Fluide
NOTO botanics
Hempbase
The Freak Brothers
Honest Paws
HOP WTR
Content Writing:
Business Insider
Trends with Benefits by MUDWTR
The Fornix by Flex
Cheapism
HelloGiggles
Swell by Dame Wellness
O.School
Folx Library
Key Achievements:
Copywriting:
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Landing pages with an average conversion rate of 1.7%
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Emails with an average open rate of 25%
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Paid social copy with an average conversion rate of 1.2%
Content Writing:
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9.4 million page views per month in 2022
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Filing 7-10 stories per week
- Committed to uplifting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ stories
Fellowships, Awards & Residencies:
Brooklyn Poets Mentorship Program, class of 2021
led by Jay Deshpande
Millay Arts Residency (poetry), September 2021
The Curve Award for Emerging Journalists, 2022
presented by the National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists
Lambda Literary Writer’s Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ+ Voices, class of 2022
The Disruptors Fellowship, class of 2022
presented by The Center for Cultural Power
HI, I’M
LEO!
I’m a non-binary Filipinx writer and storyteller living in Los Angeles.
I write engaging stories about health, wellness, advocacy, culture, relationships, and beauty.
I create compelling narratives using a unique voice that speaks to Millennials and Gen Z. I highlight the underserved stories of women of color and the LGBTQ+ community.
Want to build something great together?
Send me an email at leo@leo-aquino.com
I write engaging stories about health, wellness, advocacy, culture, relationships, and beauty.
I create compelling narratives using a unique voice that speaks to Millennials and Gen Z. I highlight the underserved stories of women of color and the LGBTQ+ community.
Want to build something great together?
Send me an email at leo@leo-aquino.com