Mar 09 2025 47 mins
Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and the former editor of More magazine. She founded Covey Club, an online community for women over 40, which grew out of a survey that More magazine readers took after the iconic magazine closed. She's been a leading light in the media industry for many years, and she was the editor of Marie Claire magazine before taking over More. She's passionate about helping women 40+ create fabulous change in their lives.
We talk about:
- The closure of More magazine
- The creation and mission of Covey Club
- The power of midlife women
- Older women saving the world
- The fight for gender equality
- Networking and support for entrepreneurs
- Lesley's transition to entrepreneurship
- The power of women supporting women
- Lesley's work with Michelle Obama
- Lesley’s decision to leave publishing
- Embracing lifelong learning and new experiences
And lots more!
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