EP6: Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief of Allure Magazine is Changing The World Through Beauty
When was the last time you saw yourself in media?
Many brands nowadays strive to find the perfect balance of “diversity and inclusion.” Sometimes, this means just checking off a “diversity” box, and for other companies, it means actually lifting up minorities’ voices and giving them a seat at the table. Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief of Allure Magazine, works to make sure everyone’s voice is being heard and everyone’s beauty is seen.
On today’s episode, Michelle and I discuss themes around Michelle’s early life and how that shaped her, the distinction between diversity and inclusivity, and ultimately how she is contributing to transforming the world into a place where diversity and inclusion are not just buzz words, but common practice.
Get ready for a highly intelligent, thoughtful, and introspective conversation with one of the most inspiring women in the game.
Some Questions I Ask:
· Where did you grow up? (5:44)
· Where did you go after high school? (17:35)
· What did you learn from working for so many different magazines? (24:18)
· For you, what is the difference between diversity and inclusion? (37:26)
· How did you change the world through beauty? (51:39)
· Why did you ban the term “anti-aging” from the magazine? (1:06:01)
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
· How Crazy Rich Asians is impacting positive Asian representation and American culture. (3:32)
· How Michelle’s mom inspired her to work hard to achieve her goals. (15:41)
· How various events in Michelle’s life led up to her becoming Editor in Chief at Allure Magazine. (18:58)
· How a lack of representation in the beauty industry affected Michelle’s self-image as a teenager. (45:43)
· How Michelle, as a mom, balances the line between viewing makeup and beauty as a source of creativity versus a social crutch. (1:01:47)
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