The Real Wellness with Lily Montasser
Sun Feb 01 2026
Lily Montasser is a personal essayist and cultural editor based in New York City. A writer and creative at heart, her work explores identity, taste, masculinity, and modern culture through a deeply personal lens.
Originally from Big Sur, Lily brings a sense of introspection and natural perspective to her writing and styling work. In 2015, she founded The Demeler, a blog that became a formative platform for her voice, blending cultural commentary, personal narrative, and visual storytelling.
Alongside her editorial work, Lily is a men’s stylist. She currently lives and works in NYC, where she continues to develop projects across writing, creative direction, and fashion.
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Lily Montasser is a personal essayist and cultural editor based in New York City. A writer and creative at heart, her work explores identity, taste, masculinity, and modern culture through a deeply personal lens. Originally from Big Sur, Lily brings a sense of introspection and natural perspective to her writing and styling work. In 2015, she founded The Demeler, a blog that became a formative platform for her voice, blending cultural commentary, personal narrative, and visual storytelling. Alongside her editorial work, Lily is a men’s stylist. She currently lives and works in NYC, where she continues to develop projects across writing, creative direction, and fashion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jjchase.substack.com/subscribe