Lesley jane seymour biography
Lesley Jane Seymour
American editor, author and entrepreneur (born )
Lesley Jane Seymour | |
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| Born | Lesley Jane Nonkin () January 4, (age&#;68) |
| Alma&#;mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Editor, author, entrepreneur |
| Years&#;active | &#;present |
| Spouse | Jeffrey Seymour |
| Website | |
Lesley Jane Nonkin Seymour[1] (born January 4, )[2][3] is an American editor, author and entrepreneur.
She was previously a senior editor of Vogue and editor-in-chief of many women's magazines, including YM, Marie Claire, Redbook and More. After More ceased publication in , she returned to school, and later founded CoveyClub, an online community for professional women.
She has spoken at conferences for women entrepreneurs,[4][5] and has contributed to LinkedIn and HuffPost.[6][7]
Career
Seymour attended Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts, graduating in [1][8] She then attended Duke University.
In an interview with Duke Magazine, she said that she started as a biology major, but did not want to be a pre-med. She changed to English and interned for Durham Herald-Sun and Seventeen. She worked as a reporter for Women's Wear Daily and graduated in [9][10] She worked at Vogue from to where she originated the "Upfront" section and served as senior editor in books, fashion, and features.
In , she joined Glamour magazine as a beauty director, and became editor-in-chief of YM in [11][12]
In , she joined Redbook as editor-in-chief[11][12] She was editor-in-chief of Marie Claire magazine from to , during which the magazine was nominated for a National Magazine Award.
She was replaced by Joanna Coles.[13][3][14]
Seymour was named editor-in-chief of More magazine in January [15][16] During her tenure, the magazine was named to Mediaweek's Hot List, and dubbed 'The Vanity Fair for Women' by marketers.[15][17] While Seymour was editor-in-chief, former First Lady Michelle Obama guest-edited their July/August issue, and was the first First Lady to do so.[18]
In February , Meredith Corporation announced that More would cease publication.
A spokesperson said that the magazine was "particularly hard hit during the recession of the late s".[19][20] Seymour said that "you didn't have to be a rocket scientist to know this is not a stable business."[21] Seymour returned to school where she got a master's degree in sustainability from Columbia University.
In February , Seymour founded CoveyClub, which CNN described as "an online club connecting women 40 and older through content, connections and events." She says that readers of her previous writing reached out to her and "encouraged" her to "do something else to reach women over "[21][22][23][24]
Personal life
Seymour is married to Jeffrey.
They live in Larchmont, New York, and have 2 children, Lake and J.J.[24][25] She is one of the trustees at Dana Hall School.[8]
Books
References
- ^ ab"Lesley Jane Nonkin Seymour '74".
Dana Hall School. Retrieved February 17,
- ^Seymour, Lesley Jane [lesleyjseymour] (January 4, ). "It's my birthday and I'm celebrating by offering YOU a chance to join these wonderful women! Come join us! …" (Tweet). Retrieved February 17, &#; via Twitter.
- ^ abSeelye, Katharine Q.
(April 19, ). "Marie Claire Appoints Top Editor". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17,
- ^She Leads Media (October 16, ). "Announcing 6th Annual She Leads Conference for Women Entrepreneurs and Leaders in NYC" (Press release).
Lesley jane seymour wiki: I'm a history buff. Updated: Apr 5, What does a typical day look like for you? Each month we feature inspirational women who've made it to the other side of career change.
Retrieved February 1, &#; via PR Newswire.
- ^Moskowitz, Michelle (April 3, ). "Women Leaders Ignite a Spark of Success in Greenwich". Greenwich Sentinel. Greenwich, Connecticut. Retrieved February 5,
- ^Bowen, Jan (August 1, ). "A Conversation with Lesley Jane Seymour: Making a Difference by Helping Women".
Jan L. Bowen. Retrieved January 24,
- ^"Lesley Jane Seymour". HuffPost. Retrieved January 24,
- ^ ab"About Lesley Jane Seymour * CoveyClub". CoveyClub.Lesley jane seymour biography book We are trying to educate and connect women who want to live their bliss after age I did a lot of therapy in my early 20ss because I had a very difficult childhood. CBS News published July 16, One of the things about being an entrepreneur, is you have to stop being inside the business only--doing the things you know how to do.
Retrieved February 17,
- ^Wilder, Sterly (September 19, ). "How Are You Forever Duke?". Duke Magazine. Retrieved February 17,
- ^Holder, Christina (February 24, ). "A Niche Network". Duke Today. Retrieved February 17,
- ^ ab"Hearst Magazines Names Lesley Jane Seymour Editor-In-Chief of Redbook Magazine" (Press release).
Hearst Publications. September 2, Retrieved February 17,
- ^ ab"Lesley Jane Seymour Named Editor of U.S. Edition of Marie Claire" (Press release). Hearst Publications. June 27, Retrieved February 17,
- ^Bercovici, Jeff (April 18, ).
"Marie Claire Announces New EIC". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved February 17,
- ^Ives, Nat (April 18, ). "Top Editor out at Hearst's 'Marie Claire'". Adage. Retrieved February 17,
- ^ ab"Meredith Corporation Editorial Media Kit – Lesley Jane Seymour"(PDF).
Meredith Publications.
- ^Designers, Society of Publication (January 1, ). 45th Publication Design Annual. Rockport Publishers. ISBN&#;.
- ^Clifford, Stephanie (August 23, ).Lesley jane seymour more magazine It won Meredith Creative Excellence Awards in , , and The advice I wish I had given to my 20 year old self is… It's ok to ask for help. Dana Hall School. People Lesley Jane Seymour lesleyjaneseymour.
"More, the Magazine for Older Women (but Don't Tell Advertisers)". The New York Times. ISSN&#; Retrieved February 5,
- ^Tatum, Sophie (June 11, ). "Michelle Obama first, First Lady to guest edit magazine". CNN Politics. Retrieved February 5,
- ^Feitelberg, Rosemary; Steigrad, Alexandra (February 25, ).
"Meredith Corporation Folds More Magazine Citing Recession in the Late s". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved January 24,
- ^Steigrad, Alexandra (June 6, ). "Ex-More Editor Lesley Jane Seymour on Losing Her Job in a Digital Age". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved February 17,
- ^ abWallace, Kelly (June 19, ).
"How women over 50 can reinvent their careers". CNN Money.
Lesley jane seymour biography Rockport Publishers. Duke University Columbia University. Daily Voice. Start Writing Get the app.Retrieved February 1,
- ^Muchnick, Jeanne (May 21, ). "Girl Power: Larchmont Editor Launches New Women-Only Site". Daily Voice. Mamaroneck, New York. Retrieved February 5,
- ^Roepe, Lisa Rabasca. "Lesley Jane Seymour Explains How To Prepare For Your Second Career".
Forbes. Retrieved February 5,
- ^ abGouveia, Georgette (August 29, ). "Lesley Jane Seymour's splendid second act". Wag Magazine (published September ).Lesley jane seymour biography henry viii She created CoveyClub to be a meeting place for lifelong learners, gathering a national and international group women who to support each other in business and personal growth. Retrieved February 17, Wag Magazine published September The advice I wish I had given to my 20 year old self is… It's ok to ask for help.
Retrieved February 17,
- ^Morales, Tatiana (December 12, ). "At 40, Better Than Ever". CBS News (published July 16, ). Retrieved February 17,
- ^Nonkin, Lesley Jane (February 17, ). I wish my parents understood: a report on the teenage female. Freundlich Books&#;: Distributed by Scribner Book Companies.
OCLC&#; Retrieved February 17, &#; via Open WorldCat.