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He Made Your Favourite DAZED Magazine Covers | Writer & Editorial Director Kacion Mayers on Friendship, Vision, and What Makes a Great Cover

He Made Your Favourite DAZED Magazine Covers | Writer & Editorial Director Kacion Mayers on Friendship, Vision, and What Makes a Great Cover

Update: 2025-08-04
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In this episode, writer and former Editorial Director at Dazed, Kacion Mayers joins us to reflect on his journey from university beginnings to reshaping the voice of youth media. Known for championing emerging talent and redefining what “British culture” looks like on the cover of magazines, Kacion shares how instinct, collaboration, and integrity have guided his editorial decisions.

He opens up about the importance of friendship, working with your peers, and why some of his most meaningful covers came from taking risks. This episode is a deep dive into what it means to lead with purpose, and why staying on the pulse often means ignoring tradition.

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He Made Your Favourite DAZED Magazine Covers | Writer & Editorial Director Kacion Mayers on Friendship, Vision, and What Makes a Great Cover

He Made Your Favourite DAZED Magazine Covers | Writer & Editorial Director Kacion Mayers on Friendship, Vision, and What Makes a Great Cover

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