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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