molly mcaleer

Molly McAleer co-founded the successful entertainment and lifestyle website HelloGiggles in May 2011 alongside actress Zooey Deschanel and producer Sophia Rivka Rossi. Focused on positive, women-friendly content, McAleer was instrumental in building the site’s editorial team, identifying writers who aligned with the platform’s ethos. HelloGiggles’ significant success led to its acquisition by Time Inc. in October 2015 for an estimated $20 million to $30 million.

Prior to March 2016, she hosted the podcast ‘Plz Advise,’ where she engaged with listeners and celebrity guests to offer advice, expanding her reach into audio content. She also authored the e-book ‘The Alcoholic Bitch Who Ruined Your Life: Stories About Love, Death and Rehab,’ released before March 2016, establishing her as an independent author and voice. McAleer’s career trajectory underscores her unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, editorial leadership, and writing talent across diverse media platforms. From co-founding a multi-million-dollar digital media company to writing for network television and independently producing audio and literary content, her expertise spans the evolving landscape of entertainment.

These achievements position Molly McAleer as a highly adaptable and marketable talent, sought after for her ability to create engaging, impactful content and build successful media ventures.