#77 Redefining Women's Media with Stylist's Lisa Smosarski

Update: 2025-05-18

Description

In this episode I speak to Lisa Smosarski, the award-winning editorial director of Stylist magazine, about her incredible journey in the magazine industry. From her early career in iconic nineties magazines to launching and leading Stylist, Lisa shares insights on evolving media landscapes, internalised misogyny, and the impact of motherhood on her career. We discuss Lisa's North Star of creating intelligent, feminist content that doesn't bow to the trends of clickbait, and the need for systemic change to support working mothers. Lisa's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and unwavering passion for her work.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

02:31 Lisa's Early Work Memories

04:53 Pursuing a Career in Journalism

06:19 First Job and Early Career

13:15 Becoming an Editor at Smash Hits

15:10 Reflecting on the 90s Magazine Culture

19:14 Launching Stylist Magazine

27:45 Evolving with the Audience

30:38 Navigating Media Changes

35:31 Balancing Career and Family

37:08 Generational Shifts in Work Culture