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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! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/ <span class="s2" style= "font-family: -apple-sy

We're pleased to be joined today by Lesley Jane Seymour who's going to be talking to us about the concept of reinventing yourself. Lesley has been the Editor-in-Chief of multiple magazines including More, Marie Claire, and Redbook. When her illustrious career in the magazine world came to an end, she was forced to reinvent herself. Lesley has since turned her reinvention story into a company called CoveyClub, which supports women with both their career and personal reinventions. It's easy to see just from this quick bio exactly why we thought she would be the perfect person to talk to about the reinvention of self and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Listen in and join the discussion on LinkedIn ( Eric | Nayla ). Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson. To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, us and our work, and to join our mailing list, visit the show notes at insidejobthepodcast.com . You can also continue the conversation with us through your favorite social channels: LinkedIn Eric | Nayla Instagram Facebook Email

Are you itching to shake things up and reinvent yourself? Do you find yourself hesitating and wondering where to start? My guest on the Late Bloomer Living Podcast this week is Lesley Jane Seymour, founder of Covey Club. Lesley was the Editor-In-Chief of More Magazine for 8 years until the magazine closed. Recognizing that the publishing industry was in turmoil, she had to completely reinvent herself, so she knows the journey first hand. In this conversation, Lesley shares her wealth of experiences and insights on personal and career reinvention, offering guidance on navigating life's transitions, embracing change, and fostering a mindset of continuous learning. If you're feeling stuck or contemplating a new chapter in your life, this episode is a beacon of inspiration and practical advice.

Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and founder of CoveyClub , a new club for lifelong learners launched in February 2017 (Covey is a small flock of birds). CoveyClub allows women 40+ to bond over issues of interest and concern through virtual salons (Coffee & Conversation Zoom calls) or topics in the CoveyClub blog which is written and produced by the best journalists around the world. CoveyClub also offers a weekly podcast called Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour with women who have done it, tight one-on-one networking groups called Covey Pods , a private social app ( CoveyConnect ) and special weekly coaching sessions called Positive Mornings . Seymour is a certified Tiny Habits coach. In January 2008, Seymour was named Editor-In-Chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over forty with a readership of 1.5 million and Editor-in-Chief and Social Media director of More.com. In July of 2015, Seymour created history by having the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, guest edit an entire issue—leading to 8.5 billion media impressions worldwide. In 2008, Seymour led More to its first National Magazine Award nomination. In 2012, Seymour was named Executive Director of Meredith's Beauty Center of Excellence; in 2009 she was named number four on the 2009 Most Powerful Fashion Editors List by Forbes magazine. Before taking over More , Seymour served as the Editor-in-Chief for Marie Claire magazine, Redbook magazine , and teen book YM . She was Beauty Director of Glamour , and senior editor at Vogue . She is the author of two books: On the Edge, 100 Years of Vogue and I Wish My Parents Understood. In 2013 she was named Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for Duke Magazine and a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices. She is a trustee at Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Sometimes we get to choose to reinvent ourselves and our businesses - kinda like Sandy in Grease; and sometimes reinventions happen to us - hello, pandemic. My guest this week on the podcast has experienced both. I'm excited for you to tune into this episode, featuring the incredible Lesley Jane Seymour, former editor-in-chief of More Magazine and founder of CoveyClub. In this episode, Lesley shares her insights and expertise on how to reinvent yourself and your business. Life, circumstances, the economy are all unpredictable so the skill of reinvention is essential for staying relevant and achieving success. Lesley shares her personal experiences of reinventing herself throughout her career, as well as providing valuable advice for anyone going through it, whether planned or not. To learn more, visit Lesley's website or follow her on Instagram . You can also check out her podcast, Reinvent Yourself on Apple Podcasts . -- Stay Connected: Website: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamkellogg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_m_kellogg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessAcademy4Women Want to Grow Your Sales, Doing What You Love, in the time you have?? Then you’ve got to go and grab my free on-demand video training that will teach you my simple process for creating compounding results from the sales and marketing strategies you are already using. Get the training HERE . Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple , Spotify , or Google Podcasts .

Lesley Jane Seymour uses her story of reinvention to inspire other women to reach beyond their self-imposed boundaries and realize that they can reinvent themselves--at any age. Through her online membership community, CoveyClub, and her podcast REINVENT YOURSELF WITH LESLEY JANE SEYMOUR, she enjoys connecting women to their dreams or to others who can make their dreams come true. Lesley shared that her parents divorced when she was ten years old, a circumstance that contributed to her decision to make it her mission never to depend on anyone else for her financial resources. She vowed to be self-sufficient, and never to rely on others for money. Lesley had a successful career as Editor-In-Chief of four national magazines: YM, Redbook, Marie Claire and More Magazine. She describes the hard work as well as glamorous lifestyle of these "high flying" jobs. She was flying around the world, receiving invitations to the White House, as well as being offered fancy handbags and clothes at a discount. Her decision to leave the publishing world was made for her, when More Magazine was shut down by its owner. Lesley thought she would segue into working for the beauty industry on sustainability issues, after receiving her Masters of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Instead, the readers of More Magazine, angry about the plug being pulled, contacted her on social media and asked that she create something new for them. "That has been my question my whole life: how do you bring the voices of women out and make them heard and make women more secure as they move through the world? And just because you lose your job, you can't stop answering that question, right? Or you're gonna feel unfulfilled." Lesley Jane Seymour. Key takeaways: - The importance of learning to delegate. Leslie considers herself a natural delegator and manager of people, but not all of us are. If you are considering starting your own business, learning to let go of tasks that can be done by others is an important skill. And nowadays there are resources available online such as virtual assistats, Upwork, Fiverr and others, - Let go of the idea of perfection. Women especially tend to be perfectionists. That can be a roadblock to actually getting things done and taking the risks necessary to make changes in our lives. - Cultivate the ability to ask for help. You'll be surprised as to how eager others are to be of service. You will build stronger relationships by being vulnerable enough to ask for help. About the guest: Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and founder of CoveyClub, a club for life-long learners launched in February 2017 (Covey is a small flock of birds). CoveyClub allows women 40+ to bond over issues of interest and concern through virtual salons (Coffee & Conversation Zoom calls) or topics in the CoveyClub blog, written and produced by the best journalists around the world. CoveyClub also offers a weekly podcast called Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour interviewing women who have done it, one-on-one networking groups called Covey Pods, a private social app (CoveyConnect) and special weekly coaching sessions called Positive Mornings. Lesley is also a certified Tiny Habits coach. In January 2008, Seymour was named Editor-In-Chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over forty with a readership of 1.5 million and Editor-in-Chief and Social Media director of More.com. In July of 2015, Seymour created history by having the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, guest edit an entire issue—leading to 8.5 billion media impressions worldwide. In 2008, Seymour led More to its first National Magazine Award n

Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and the founder of the CoveyClub , a new club for lifelong learners launched in February 2018. From 2008-2016, she served as editor-in-chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over 40, with a readership of 1.5 million. She was also the editor-in-chief and social media director of More.com , which attracted over 12 million monthly page views and 600,000 unique visitors. In 2012, Seymour was named executive director of Meredith’s Beauty Center of Excellence. In 2009 she was named number four on the Most Powerful Fashion Editors List by Forbes magazine. She also previously served as editor-in-chief for Marie Claire magazine and Redbook magazine, beauty director of Glamour, and copywriter and senior editor at Vogue . Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: How it was like living The Devil Wears Prada lifestyle Her transition to More.com Why the CoveyClub was born Looking for outside approval vs. working on loving yourself The corporate world vs. the entrepreneurial world Working with Mrs. Michelle Obama and the First Lady of Cambodia Episode Highlights: The CoveyClub So many women feel they're being pushed to say it's over, or they're being pushed to be irrelevant, and they're not having as much control over their destiny. The whole idea of the CoveyClub is to connect women who are 40 plus, with 50 as their sweet spot. These are women who still feel they're not done yet. They have a long life ahead of them and a lifelong productivity trail going on for as long as they want it to be. It's great to have a place to go where you can talk honestly about your issues, your fears, your motivations, and your barriers. And you have real, accomplished women who have the wisdom, experience, and who can connect you to a greater network. Looking for Outside Approval vs. Working on Loving Yourself A lot of people are looking for outside approval I was looking for. But you have to work on loving yourself and knowing your issues and being okay with your issues. Everybody has issues they’re not going to get away without. But hopefully, your good points outweigh your bad points. Think of the things you really value and how are you going to be able to bring those things to life and share those with other people. Reinventing Yourself People have found those places for their next lives and it's important to have that space for people to talk about them. Reinvention comes in all shapes and sizes. Just go for it. It takes courage and it takes figuring things out. But you have to know where you really want to be. Whether it's a five-minute reinvention or a 10-year reinvention, it's yours to do what you want with it. Resources Mentioned: https://www.coveyclub.com/

🙋‍♀️ Lesley was a speaker at the She Leads NYC conference and her story was an absolute hit! 1:19 ⭐ On Covey Club’s ‘Positive Morning’ call, Lesley realized that she built another family for women in the second half of their lives. 2:13 📰 When she was a 10-year old, Lesley turned to magazines to remedy the isolation she experienced due to parent’s divorce. 5:05 💜 Covey Club was created after More Magazine folded and loyal readers approached Lesley’s social media channels, asking her to create something new for them. 7:39 🧚‍♀️ Everybody has a thread and it's not accidental, even if you get knocked off course, you will come back to the thread somehow. 11:35 🙌 The most important thing is to spend time finding the thing that highly motivates you.14:25 😲 The fashion industry told her ‘You're never going to make it here. You're too nice.’ 16:31 👄 Getting over a ‘Good girl’ complex. 19:55 💵 In your own business, you have to deal with everything, especially the money and charging for your services. 21:51 😇 Lesley is very open person who likes to welcome people around her as part of her family. 23:58 💃 When you are an entrepreneur you get to pick and choose your team and clients, and it is giving you such a relief. 26:36 🤸‍♀️ Reinvention is behind almost everything Covey Club does. 27:38 🎙️ Lesley is the host of the ‘Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour’ podcast where women talk about their amazing life stories and how they reinvented themselves. 29:13 🙏 There is so much to be grateful for in life even during the pandemic. 32:43 🚚 Lesley fell in love in New Orleans and moved away from New York after 40 years. 34:56 🦸‍♀️ In New Orleans you’re living very close to history and you either love it or not. 40:00 💣 Covey club has a book club, DIY articles, library of webinars, Positive Monday Mornings, B2B services, classes and events. 45:26 😆 Her Insta account is a meme account designed to make us all laugh in these crazy times. 👱‍♀️ Don’t forget to register for She Leads 2020 LIVE ONLINE - December 8th - to hear from more incredible women just like Lesley: https://hopin.com/events/she-leads-2020-online Connect with Lesley: https://www.coveyclub.com/ https://www.coveyclub.com/podcast/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lesleyjseymour/ Story everyone should read: https://www.coveyclub.com/blog_posts/my-daughter-my-enabler-linda-olson/

It's a new year and Christine is talking to the QUEEN of reinvention—Lesley Jane Seymour! Fans of MORE Magazine will recognize Lesley's name, as she was the former editor-in-chief of the publication that gave a much-needed voice to women over forty. Listen as Christine talks to Lesley about why she created Covey Club, how to reinvent yourself, and why it's so important to connect in today's busy world. (Oh, yeah, and the power of a good bullet journal!) For more information about Lesley Jane Seymour and Covey Club visit www.coveyclub.com

Life is about reinvention. This week, our guest media entrepreneur, Lesley Jane Seymour shares lessons from her journey from corporate leadership role to one as an internet entrepreneur. Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and one of the industry’s most respected leaders. From 2008-2016, she served as editor in chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over forty with a readership of 1.5 million. She was also the editor in chief and social media director of More.com, which attracted over 12 million monthly page views and 600,000 unique visitors. Here latest adventure is the CoveyClub, a virtual meeting place for lifelong learners. (A covey is a small flock of birds, in case you weren’t sure about the name.) CoveyClub is a virtual and IRL (in real life) club platform built by — and for — members and has generosity and “welcomeness” at its heart. All members believe that the more you give, the more you get. Hence the CoveyClub hashtag: #LearnGetConnect. CoveyClub was not created to replicate the More Magazine experience — but to take it to its logical digital and IRL conclusion: connecting women who feel they are living the best time of their lives. CoveyClub reinforces its mission of supporting women in search of their dreams by serving as an affordable launch platform for solopreneurs and small businesses who can come to CoveyClub and test new products and ideas in a warm and thoughtful atmosphere. Check out the Covey B2B services here .

When More magazine came to an end in February 2016, Lesley Jane Seymour, CEO of CoveyClub.com, had a second act in mind - one that was completely different than what she went into. After her old readers reached out to her, Seymour put her consumer-centric self forward and started CoveyClub.com, a platform for lifelong learners. On this episode, Leslie talks about being an entrepreneur compared to the corporate world, how she reinvented herself after the publishing world, and importance of having a lifelong network. She also shares the keys to a backpocket reinvention plan, having your second act ready, and why “longlooking” doesn’t work anymore.

A two-time relauncher, Lesley Jane Seymour’s achievements and longevity in the publishing world practically guaranteed her successful return. But when the former editor-in-chief of YM, Redbook, Marie Claire, and (most recently) More magazine (in addition to Beauty Director of Glamour, and copywriter and senior editor at Vogue) recognized that the magazine publishing world was changing, and More closed its doors, she faced what many relaunchers face – the need to reinvent. In this entertaining and affable conversation, Lesley describes what led to her creation of “Covey Club,” and her respect for life-long learning. https://www.coveyclub.com/

Who is Lesley Jane Seymour ? Lesley Jane Seymour. Lesley is a media entrepreneur and founder of CoveyClub, a new club for lifelong learners that she launched in February of this year. The CoveyClub is for women over the age of 40 and has virtual salons, a monthly magazine, a daily blog, and a weekly podcast for women to bond over issues of interest and concern. Lesley was named Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine in 2008 and was Editor-in Chief and Social Media Director of More.com. Before More , she served as Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire and Redbook magazines, and teen book YM . She was Beauty Director of Glamour and Senior Editor at Vogue . She is author of two books, On the Edge, 100 Years of Vogue, and I Wish My Parents Understood. In 2013 she was named Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for Duke Magazine and a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices. She is a trustee at Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Show Highlights Lesley shares what CoveyClub is and why she created it. She expands on how women over the age of 40 are disenfranchised and being left out of the conversations. Terri comments that technology has increased the sense of loneliness and how ironic it is that Lesley is using technology to reduce the loneliness and bring women together. Terri talks about the importance of getting together in person to fill her soul. Lesley observes that there are no longer places for people to come together like offices, town squares, religious institutions, and community centers. Lesley named the company CoveyClub after a small group of birds. She wants the groups to be small and provide ways for women to get to know who is in the room. Lesley talks about having a significant career and an amazing life and wants to be able to help women connect and help their dreams come true. Lesley knows that if you want better content, you'll have to pay for it and she believes that others are looking for this. Lesley comments that right now our politicians in Washington DC don't stay in town to eat together, to get to know each other, to see the humanity in each other, to be able to reach across the aisle to work together. Terri comments that we need to be intentional about coming together in person to connect as humans. Terri loves how her city, Redwood City, makes a lot of effort to bring people together at various events around town. Terri talks about how quickly women over the age of 40 are overlooked and easily dismissed. Lesley t