Power & Progress In Fashion with The Cut's Editor In Chief Lindsay Peoples
This week, Morgan DeBaun is joined by Lindsay Peoples, editor-in-chief of The Cut, for an eye-opening conversation on the state of the fashion industry and Lindsay's journey to redefine success for herself.
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In this episode:
00:00 Welcome to the Journey Podcast
00:02 Lindsay Peoples: Defying the Odds
00:50 The Media Landscape Today
02:23 Fashion Industry Insights
03:46 Challenges in Size Inclusivity
06:43 The Reality of Black Designers
11:34 Supporting Black Designers
13:37 The Glamorous and Unglamorous Life
16:21 Navigating Public Perception
19:47 Social Media Missteps at Work
21:03 Communicating Business Challenges
21:48 The Overwhelm of Modern Information
23:39 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
29:07 Navigating Single Life and Dating
31:55 Empowering Ambitious Women
34:22 Redefining Success and Personal Rules
38:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In the episode, Lindsay and Morgan pull back the curtain on the fashion world, challenging its perceived progressiveness and exposing the centralization of power that often leaves Black designers at a disadvantage. Lindsay opens up about the vital work her foundation is doing to create real opportunities for underrepresented designers, and how consumers can support Black creatives directly.
Beyond fashion, Lindsay shares her “pinch me” moments, balancing a life that’s both glamorous and far more grounded than people might expect. She reflects on how her sense of self used to be tied closely to her career, after becoming editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue at just 26. Now, embracing single life and letting go of people-pleasing, Lindsay discusses the strength she’s found in redefining her own success. Both Morgan and Lindsay offer honest insights into the complexities of being a leader, rewriting the rules, and creating spaces where authenticity and ambition can thrive.
Tune in for a candid conversation on breaking barriers, empowering others, and finding freedom in self-acceptance. Plus, hear Morgan share insights from her upcoming book, Rewrite Your Rules.
More from Lindsay:
https://www.instagram.com/lrpeoples/?hl=en
https://www.thecut.com/author/lindsay-peoples/
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