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Subscribe to Mamamia If you're a girl or a woman who doesn't think she wants to have kids - where are your role models for what your life could look like? Portrayals of happy mums are everywhere, but rarely do we see women who choose not to have children shown in a positive light. Ten years ago, journalist and editor Farrah Storr decided to be a non-parent. In the years since that decision, she has learned so much about the many ways a woman can live a rich, connected and fulfilling life without having children. And lucky for us, she's turned her observations into a list of aha moments and beautiful surprises that we can all learn from, whether we are parents or non-parents, and she shares them with Mia Freedman in this episode of No Filter. You can read Farrah's substack “Things Worth Knowing” here. And you can follow her on Instagram here. THE END BITS:Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.auShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP.Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS:Host: Mia FreedmanYou can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.Producers: Kimberley Braddish & Naima BrownAudio Producer: Leah PorgesMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast exclusive to The Hyphen: Creative Coffee with Emma Gannon. This is a Substack-only podcast focusing on writers and their creative process, discussed over a laid back coffee.My first conversation is with the brilliant Farrah Storr, head of writer partnerships at Substack who runs Things Worth Knowing, a newsletter always full of interesting essays, tips and guest columns that reaches over 40k readers weekly. I wanted to interview Farrah for multiple reasons — one being that our newsletter readers have a big crossover on this platform (according to the geeky stats) so we thought our readers would enjoy this collaboration, and plus Farrah genuinely cares about writers having success on Substack. She works behind the scenes at the company and runs her own (thriving) newsletter on the side. She is also, like many of us, really over the endless onslaught of short form content.“Writing suddenly got rechristened ‘content'. And ‘content' felt just wrong. I didn't want listicles. I didn't want as much ‘content' as you my optic nerve could handle. I didn't want another ‘hot take'. I wanted to connect. I wanted nuance. I wanted honesty and I wanted points of view that were perhaps not always reflected in the mainstream press. But more than that, I wanted a community.” — Farrah StorrFrom the decades working at the top in women's media, she is really in-the-know on how to grow a writer's brand, how to stand out and generate ideas, how to spot trends, and plus she is generous in sharing hidden gems. I am someone who is very bad at doing prior research before going anywhere so I use Farrah's newsletter as a place for quality recommendations. For example, the most useful things to pack in your suitcase, or all the best spots to visit in Paris that haven't yet been TikTokified, or the best UK cosy staycation places that resemble that cottage in The Holiday. She also writes in tandem with cultural moments, such as how her and husband are the real “One Day” story when the Netflix series aired, which then got picked up as a big mainstream media piece a few days later. Reminder: This new podcast is only accessible to my Hyphen members, I made it for you and your support means it will remain ad-free. The premise is super simple: coffee and chat with a guest on the topic of creativity. If you want access to all upcoming episodes, then make sure you're signed up as a paid subscriber to The Hyphen. A housekeeping note: Most people voted for these podcast updates to be included in the Sunday Scroll emails you already receive instead of dedicated posts — so I will honour that for any new episodes! For the other half of you who wanted weekly updates instead, make sure you keep an eye on the app if you want to be notified on every new post I publish. ♡The Creative Coffee podcast series is going to be pretty cosy and intimate for the most part (I wanted it to be something I could make from home) — however: when I was offered the wonderful chance to host a live recording of the podcast in central London (in a library room in Conway Hall no less!) I, of course, said yes!Thank you so much to everyone who attended the event, it was so lovely to see you in person and raise a glass to the magic of the Substack community. This episode is slightly different in ~vibe~ to the other episodes (because we are literally on stage; my usual set-up is me at home in a massive jumper) — but I absolutely loved it, it felt so special to bring you along with me as I recorded the first one. Enjoy!Links to a few things discussed in the episode:* Farrah's book The Discomfort Zone* Farrah's Substack Things Worth Knowing* Farrah's post about how gardening helps her grow* My books A Year of Nothing and The Success Myth* Farrah on BBC Radio 5 live speaking about a lack of friendship* May Sarton's journal: At Eighty-Two published in 1997* My post experimenting with a journal style piece* Salman Rushdie's new memoir* On Aaron Sorkin taking six showers a day* The list of NYC co-working spaces we discussed was in a thread on the Maybe Baby Substack but sadly I can't find it! I'll add here once I do.Thanks for tuning in! Excited to share this series with you. Please do share with a friend if you think they'd like it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thehyphen.substack.com/subscribe
Do you ever get overwhelmed and think there's no place for you? This clip is from Series 8 Episode 1: From Editor of Elle Magazine to Head of Writer Partnerships, Substack: Farrah Storr This wisdom is brought to you in partnership with https://empirefightingchance.org/ - they are fighting to transform young lives.
It's time for another round of Three Things! Including things we're reading, listening, and watching that we had to talk about…and Paul Giamatti. Becca's Three Things Renaissance Act ii Pastries A Paul Giamatti X Cher anecdote Olivia's Three Things One Day on Netflix (And a companion to One Day by Farrah Storr from Becca) Everyone's a sellout now on Vox Favorite acts of self-kindness Obsessions Becca: Substack as a place to scroll Olivia: Face Globes What we read this week Olivia: The Wild One by Colleen McKeegan, Rabbit Hole by Kate Brody Becca: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (June 11); Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan (June 4) This Month's Book Club Pick - Good Material by Dolly Alderton (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com) Sponsors Prose - Get 50% off your first subscription order today PLUS 15% off and free shipping on every subscription order after that at Prose.com/bop Framebridge - Go to Framebridge.com to start your custom framing journey. Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.
Farrah Storr, former Editor-In-Chief (ELLE/ Cosmopolitan) and Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack on what it takes to grab the attention of a reader, overcoming the fear of publishing work and leaning into discomfort. We also discuss how we might think like an editor with our own writing, and how we might use feedback constructively. We also chat about why it's important to experiment and talk to your readers.*ABOUT FARRAH STORRFarrah Storr was the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE and Cosmopolitan where she grew the brand to become the No.1 UK women's glossy. She was also the launch Editor of Women's Health magazine. Farrah was included in the GG2 Power List, profiling Britain's 101 most influential Asians. Farrah was also awarded Editor of the Year at the PPA Awards, for the second year running and was included in the Evening Standard's Progress 1000 list of London's most influential people of 2019.She is the author of The Discomfort Zone (Piatkus) and is the Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack.*RESOURCES & LINKSThe Discomfort ZoneThings Worth Knowing. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com
Hey, fam! On today's show: Taylor Swift announced her brand new album at the Grammy's and where does the woman get the time? And then, obviously, we need to talk about expensive mugs and overpriced totes. Plus, Nick Lachey brings back music Mondays (much to my delight!) and Michael Buble is a silly, goofy, very high man. This week, Mich recommended ‘10 things I wish I'd known before deciding not to have kids at 45' by Farrah Storr. Zara recommended Drunk Elephant's Tiffany Masterson on How I Built This. Big thanks to Betty's Burgers for making this episode possible. Their Date Night Sorted Special is such a great offer - especially with Valentine's Day coming up - and is available all of February exclusively in the Betty's Burgers App, available to enjoy in restaurant or to takeaway. This episode was audio produced by Annabelle Lee, Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald. Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify. (Bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too!) Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/ Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Write to the Shameless Mailbag: Email hello@shamelessmediaco.com Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.
This week I'm sharing about the feedback I received after sharing my story of raising my autistic son, James, in an interview with Farrah Storr, for her substack, Things Worth Knowing. In a departure from our usual topics, this shortie episode is really a huge thank you to those who reached out to me - I received an avalanche of support. If you haven't read the article yet, here's the link: https://farrah.substack.com/p/my-secret-regret-at-being-a-mother
Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside parenting. It's Ready or Not's loose little sister coming to your ears every Monday.In today's episode, we cover:Is it wrong to admit how much you earn? Respectfully, we disagree with each other, inspired by this Farrah Storr piece.The strange but effective way Minna Dubin relieved her mom rage.Goodbye 'girl boss', hello 'snail girl.' Are people really working less, or are they just switching gears?Your best advice on breastfeeding and returning to work.And why you need to create a brag book.---THIS WEEK'S PARTNERThis episode is brought to you by The Tenth Co, creators of science-backed supplements created for mothers, by a mother.You can shop The Tenth Co's top-rated product Flow State and learn all about the burnout that led to the creation of this incredible product by visiting thetenthco.comListeners of Witching Hour will receive $15 off using code FEELCALMTHROUGHWITCHINGHOUR at checkout.---Thanks for listening to Witching Hour! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.
Oh, are you in for a treat this week?! I'm joined by the blooming fantastic Farrah Storr - ex-editor-in-chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines and current Head of Partnerships at Substack in the UK (I'm borderline obsessed with Farrah's own substack: Things Worth Knowing). In this episode, Farrah candidly shares her story of moving from the sadly withering world of glossy magazines to the cutting-edge platform created by writers, for writers, Substack. Created to keep culture alive as the world leaves ink on paper behind, We discuss how refreshing it is to be on a toxic-free online platform, and how Substack is a platform for 'serious' writers, hobby writers, and, increasingly, entrepreneurs who can use it as their personal media hub. You're going to LOVE this conversation - Farrah breaks down so clearly for us, the intention behind Substack and the best way to get the most from (and contribute the most to) this creative space that's ripe for exploring. About Farrah: Farrah Storr is the Head of Writer Partnerships for Substack in the UK. Prior to this Farrah was the award-winning editor-in-chief of ELLE, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health magazines. She also writes the best-selling substack Things Worth Knowing. Mentioned in this episode: Farrah's substack: Things Worth Knowing (I'm utterly addicted - it's now part of my Sunday routine!): https://farrah.substack.com/ Not started your own substack yet? Why not create one now: https://substack.com/signup Farrah's substack post about my motherhood story: https://farrah.substack.com/p/my-secret-regret-at-being-a-mother My substack: https://gillmoakes.substack.com/
In this (absolutely fascinating) episode I'm joined by former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, Womens Health and Elle, the amazing Farrah Storr.As you'll hear Farrah imagined that she'd be in magazines all her life but as the media landscape has changed, she's moved away and now spends her time running the UK division of Substack where she also publishes her own very successful newsletter Things Worth Knowing.During the episode we discuss Farrah's career and where she is now. We have a really interesting conversation about how the role of editor has now shifted (the title no longer exists at Vogue, instead being called Head of Editorial Content) and what this means for the future of magazines. We also explore how many former edtors are now self-publishing on Substack and making more money then they did in their former high profile jobs.This leads us to chat about we can not only get the best out of Substack as readers but also how easy it is to start one and build a wonderful community and potentially new career.I hope that you leave this episode as inspired as I am. Substack really does seem like such a wonderful option for people who are sick of short form content that is based on annoying algorithms. Who knows, you could be earning enough on Substack to enable you to leave your job this time next year!Check out Farrah's Substack here Oh and my own one The Outspoken is here
Farrah Storr, former editor-in-chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan & Women's Health, sits down with Bridget to discuss the never-ending hustle of being a writer. They talk about how she got her start in the magazine industry, what her family thought of the career, the importance of getting in the door and getting experience over continuous higher education, working a lot for little to no money, how she became an editor, the difference between being a writer and an editor, and the mistakes she made along the way. They also cover how part of growing up is the ability to recognize your own mistakes, learning to look inwards and not point the blame at others, why the best editors are commercially minded but they have the soul of a writer, writers who come from money vs. writers who have day jobs, being undeniable, the death of hustle culture, when fashion magazines go all political, how the way to change someone's mind is with love and humor, and why she doesn't look back.Bridget Phetasy admires grit and authenticity. On Walk-Ins Welcome, she talks about the beautiful failures and frightening successes of her own life and the lives of her guests. She doesn't conduct interviews—she has conversations. Conversations with real people about the real struggle and will remind you that we can laugh in pain and cry in joy but there's no greater mistake than hiding from it all. By embracing it all, and celebrating it with the stories she'll bring listeners, she believes that our lowest moments can be the building blocks for our eventual fulfillment.Beyond Parody with Bridget Phetasy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.phetasy.com/subscribe
Farrah Storr, former editor-in-chief of Elle, Cosmopolitan & Women's Health, sits down with Bridget to discuss the never-ending hustle of being a writer. They talk about how she got her start in the magazine industry, what her family thought of the career, the importance of getting in the door and getting experience over continuous higher education, working a lot for little to no money, how she became an editor, the difference between being a writer and an editor, and the mistakes she made along the way. They also cover how part of growing up is the ability to recognize your own mistakes, learning to look inwards and not point the blame at others, why the best editors are commercially minded but they have the soul of a writer, writers who come from money vs. writers who have day jobs, being undeniable, the death of hustle culture, when fashion magazines go all political, how the way to change someone's mind is with love and humor, and why she doesn't look back. Sponsor Links: Your Welcome podcast - https://bit.ly/WiW-YourWelcome
This week we hear from Substack UK's Head of Writer Partnerships Farrah Storr. Over the past decade she's worked in leading editorial roles at some of the biggest lifestyle magazines in the UK before leaving ELLE to join the newsletter platform. She tells us about why more mainstream media brands should be investing in Substack, why she doesn't believe you need a huge profile to start out on the platform, and what problems with the wider internet ecosystem Substack is trying to solve. In the news round-up, the team dissect some unfortunately-timed stories about Reach plc, and why the national and regional publisher's woes are only likely to increase as the ad-stuffing strategy plays out. In the news in brief section, we explore increasingly troublesome links between the Conservative government and senior BBC executives, BuzzFeed's edict to staff to increase story output, and Meta's subtle de-emphasis of its metaverse project. Thus endeth the season. We'll be back in May for the next one!
Hey, everyone! On today's show: The Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama just went nuclear and our heads are a mess. Then, the country music cheating scandal that involves a… chainsmoker… a celebrity boxing match, Avril Lavigne's broken engagement might be as messy as they come, and an article in The Times UK that we simply can't stop thinking about. This week, Zara recommended ‘The terrifying cult of 'good taste'' from the newsletter Things Worth Knowing with Farrah Storr. Mich recommended her sister Claire's new podcast, The Moment, as well as Are You Happy Now by Hanna Jameson. Big thanks to Amazon Prime and the new TV series Daisy Jones and the Six for making this episode possible. Daisy Jones and the Six will be available to watch on Prime Video from Friday 3rd of March. Start your Prime Video 30-day free trial today. Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify. (Bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too!) Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/ Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Write to the Shameless Mailbag: Email hello@shamelessmediaco.com Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.
Farrah Storr has not only been the editor of Elle Magazine, she's also been the editor of Cosmopolitan as well as launching Women's Health magazine too. She was listed as one of the 1,000 most powerful people in the UK in 2017 plus she's won numerous awards including Editor of the year. And now she's changing the way we consume our media, she's doing something she loves and helping others to do the same. Farrah has also written a book called The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What you want by living fearlessly. It's all about the obstacles we face and how rather than skirting around them – actually working through them is the most exciting and magical route you can ever take. Farrah tells us what life really is like at those Paris Fashion weeks. She also talks about the importance of being ourselves and how it's this which gives us the lives we're meant to have. Farrah is warm, modest and so encouraging – I cannot think of a better way to begin Series 8.
How do you move on from professional failure, from missing out on the job you coveted or messing up in your role? Host Isabel Berwick hears from Farrah Storr, head of writer partnerships for Substack UK and previously the editor of the UK edition of Elle, Cosmopolitan and Women's Health, about what went on behind the scenes in her very successful career, while Brooke Masters, the FT's US financial editor and associate editor, argues that blaming your boss is not the answer.Want more?What the ‘CV of failures' really reveals about career setbacks: https://www.ft.com/content/86ea48da-1dc5-11e6-b286-cddde55ca122Farrah's Substack post about her professional failures: https://bit.ly/3W3dc7cFT subscriber? Sign up for the weekly Working It newsletter with one click, here. We cover all things workplace and management — plus exclusive reporting on trends, tips and what's coming next. We'd love to hear from you. What do you like (or not)? What topics should we tackle? Email the team at workingit@ft.com or Isabel directly at isabel.berwick@ft.com. Follow Isabel on LinkedInSubscribe to Working It wherever you get your podcasts — and do leave us a review!Presented by Isabel Berwick. Editorial direction from Manuela Saragosa. Produced by Novel.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week I'm joined by journalist and author Farrah Storr. Farrah was the editor of Women's Health magazine, Cosmo and Elle. In 2018 she published The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly. She is passionate about personal growth, the need to embrace discomfort, the implausibility of having it all (at one time) and making space for a creative outlet. We discuss: Wellness trends and shifts within the industry The need to embrace our fears How pushing ourselves can feel at odds with current societal narratives How life is a series of choices, which we must learn to live by The myth of having it all The need for creative expression Each week I unpack a wellness trend with GP Gemma Newman. This week on Fact or Fad we're looking at protein powders. More about Farrah: The Discomfort Zone https://www.amazon.co.uk/Discomfort-Zone-What-Living-Fearlessly/dp/0349415358 Farrah's newsletter: Things Worth Knowing https://farrah.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nyhetsbrev har varit en stark och växande trend de senaste åren med nya typer av mediebolag som fokuserar på kanalen. Så vad kan företag och vi marknadsförare lära oss av det för skapa nyhetsbrev som levererar värde på riktigt, och som fler vill läsa. Jag bjöd därför in Nicklas Hermansson som är grundare av NomoFomo och expert på nyhetsbrev. Han har de senaste åren fördjupat sig inom nyhetsbrev. Tillsammans går vi igenom vad som ligger bakom nyhetsbrevets renässans och hur man skapar ett riktigt bra sådant med fokus på strategi, koncept och innehåll. För e-post kan vara en fantastisk kanal för att kommunicera med våra målgrupper, bygga relationer och äga mer av vår data. Missa inte att kolla in Nicklas nyhetsbrev NomoFomo Insights för att ta del av intressanta spaningar och se hur han arbetar. Och kolla även in mitt nyhetsbrev. Om gästen Nicklas Hermansson är journalist, strateg, kreatör, omvärldsbevakare, föreläsare och personen bakom NomoFomo. Ett eget mediehus och nyhetsbrev där han omvärldsbevakar, kurerar och skriver om intressanta nyheter som formar vår framtid. Nicklas startade sin karriär som journalist i Sundsvall och har sedan dess bland annat gjort Aftonbladet till en digital förebild som tv-chef, skapat några av Skandinaviens största webb-tv-program på Hard Hat och utvecklat prisvinnande lokal-tv på Mitt Media. Sen har han även varit med och skapat framtidens kommersiella innehåll på Bonnier News Brand Studio. Om avsnittet Nicklas och jag pratar i avsnittet om hur man skapar det ultimata nyhetsbrevet som levererar värde på riktigt till läsarna. Han berättar bland annat om frågorna man ska ställa sig före man startar ett nyhetsbrev och vad det är som gör ett nyhetsbrev riktigt bra. Han delar också sin analys av vad företag kan lära sig av nya mediebolag som Morning Brew och Milk Road. Du får dessutom höra: Olika typer av nyhetsbrev och bra exempel Hur man kommer fram till ett bra koncept Varför tonalitet och textredigering är så viktigt Hur man skapar riktigt bra innehåll för nyhetsbrev Vanliga misstag och fallgropar som Nicklas ser Tillväxt och hur man får fler prenumeranter Och varför man ska ha ett guldkorn i slutet Och en massa mer om hur man lyckas med nyhetsbrev… Nicklas berättar också om varför han startade sitt, varför han älskar nyhetsbrev och vad han önskar att han hade haft koll på i början. Och han delar självklart också mängder med tips för alla som vill dra igång ett nyhetsbrev. Du hittar som vanligt länkar till allt vi nämnde här i poddinlägget. Där har Nicklas dessutom samlat ihop ett helt gäng med bra länkar till innehåll, resurser och innehåll kring nyhetsbrev och att skapa bra sådana. Han har även lagt med ett antal exempel på bra nyhetsbrev att hämta inspiration från. Och efter länkarna hittar du tidsstämplar till olika sektioner i avsnittet. Här nedan finns grafiken med Nicklas frågor för dig som vill starta ett nyhetsbrev. Länkar Nicklas Hermansson på LinkedIn NomoFomo webbsida NomoFomo Insights nyhetsbrev Notes on newsletters - Benedict Evans (artikel) A Good Newsletter Exit Strategy Is Hard to Find - Delia Cai/Vanity Fair (artikel) The Internet's Unkillable App - Dave Pell/The Atlantic (artikel) Farrah Storr of Substack's insider tips on the newsletter platform (poddavsnitt) Apple / Spotify A 201 guide for taking your newsletters to the next level - newsletter guide.org (guide) Sajt för inspiration kring e-postdesign - Really Good Emails (resurs) E-postverktyg för nyhetsbrev - Substack (verktyg) Nicklas exempel på bra nyhetsbrev: Morning Brew - affärs- och ekonominyheter Marketing Brew - nyheter inom marknadsföring Future social - brev från Morning Brew om sociala medier The Hustle - om entreprenörskap och tech Read Max - om medier och kultur Milk Road - om krypto Garbage Day - om internetkultur Axios Media Trends – summeringar och analyser av medienyheter
Hellooooo, legends!On today's show: It's our last ep for a few weeks and all we wanna do is lean into the gossip. So, what's the deal with the rumours that Victoria Beckham and her fresh daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz Beckham don't get along? Plus, we obviously need to talk about the Robert Irwin glow-up, a MAFS lawsuit and the worst ratings in Aussie television history. Then, we open the Shameless mailbag: how are you meant to feel when you find out your male partner spent an evening out at a strip club?This week, Zara had three recs! Adele's interview on Desert Island Discs, The Split on Stan/ABC iView, and Farrah Storr's newsletter article called ‘Why women cheat'. You can also subscribe to Farrah's newsletter here. Mich recommended watching The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime.Got some thoughts on to day's episode you wanna share? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc) - join in the convo over on our Insta @shamelesspodcast.Big thanks to Extra Gum for making this episode possible. You can get your hands on Extra Gum at your local Coles, Woolworths, Independent or convenience store.Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘follow' on Apple and Spotify. (Bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too!)Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else.Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLTJoin our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/Write to the Shameless Mailbag: Email hello@shamelessmediaco.comThanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.
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Things we talked about:The value of owning your own audienceBuilding a brand for yourself around the work you're doingThe growing online hunger for content by real people and the forging of real connectionsWe seem to be entering an era that Farrah calls, rather poetically, "the Time of the Writer": the world has passed the period of devouring all the content on the Internet, now we are more discerning, and only want to consume content that we genuinely enjoyThe continued return of demand for long-form contentThe return of community: the value of hearing from and engaging with your audienceGiving your best work away from free (yes!)The limitations of the stories that can be told in traditional mediaAnd related, the limitations of creating content when you're in competition for followers or clicksWhen you try to appeal to the masses, you bland outFarrah's tips for what works well on Substack:Niching works well. The more you niche, the more dedicated (as opposed to big) an audience you'll getPublishing twice a week tends to grow a "stickier" audienceUse social media to point people to your Substack contentUse your "About" page to set expectations and declare a manifestoClaim your real name, if you canWhere to find Farrah:Farrah's Substack platform, "Things Worth Knowing"Farrah on Instagram (for dog pictures and Substack information)Where to find Sara:Sara on SubstackSara's website: meandorla.co.ukSara on Instagram: @me_and_orlaSara on Twitter: @meandorlaOne to one business coaching with SaraThe Insta Retreat
不需要梁靜茹,給你跳出舒適圈的勇氣! 我是資料區: The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly by Farrah Storr 《駕馭不適圈:成功人士跳脫舒適圈、超越痛苦、與壓力共處的123間歇心法》(只有我覺得這個書名略長嗎?)
More writers are turning to Substack newsletters as a side hustle or a new day job. What are the must-use features and best practices if you want to make it a success?
Come and say hello to Farrah and I on my Substack The Hyphen'! https://thehyphen.substack.com/p/a-conversation-with-farrah-storr?s=wToday we are talking about writing, career changes, magazines and Substack newsletters! Some exciting news also that I have launched my very own SUBSTACK newsletter! Check it out here: https://thehyphen.substack.com/ If you sign up, Every month, you'll receive my Hyphen round-up for free, and for paying subscribers, you'll gain access to the full archive, a monthly book recommendation that we can all read together, a regular Q&A instalment and book giveaways. You'll also be supporting all the work I do and give away for free! :)My guest today is Farrah Storr, the new Head of UK writer partnerships at Substack. She is the former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan & Elle UK and the author of the book The Discomfort Zone: How to Get What You Want by Living Fearlessly. I interviewed her for this podcast back in 2018 and I'm excited to invite her back on to discuss what's changed, what she is up to, including her new role at Substack. She also has her own newsletter: Things Worth Knowing where she covers a wealth of different topics from friendship to love to career - which lots of wisdom in there. We talk about why she left magazines, the current landscape for creators, the power of newsletters and having paying subscribers, and how to navigating an evolving digital world. Hope you enjoy!My Substack! https://thehyphen.substack.com/Farrah's Substack: https://farrah.substack.com/Farrah's book: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9780349415376- My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannon- My favourite 2020 books: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/my-favourite-reads-of-2020-9bf19342-f535-4856-ab1a-d523f5ecd98a- My 2021 picks: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/2021-books-i-m-excited-about-619ab32f-f22e-4282-a0e7-71732055e3c7- Twitter: Twitter.com/emmagannon- Instagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode, we summarize the book "The Discomfort Zone," by Farrah Storr. We have had an episode about comfort zone, but looking at this topic from a different point of view will widen our knowledge to become more improved versions of ourselves. Website (Book Recommendations & Productivity tools): https://bealeportfolio.wixsite.com/bealeportfolio/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relentlesscollege_entrepreneur/ Book: https://amzn.to/3lSK8zt
Episode 9 of White Swan: The Crisis Podcast sees Gavin Megaw speaking to Farrah Storr, Editor in Chief of Elle UK. Farrah also launched Women's Health UK and is one of the most influential editors around. She has the awards to prove it – having been named BSME Editor of the Year three times, most recently in 2020. Farrah is also the author of a book called The Discomfort Zone, which looks at how challenge and discomfort can unlock human potential.In a brilliant conversation, Farrah talks to us about how her unblinkered focus on being the best she could possibly be stopped opportunities being denied to her and helped get her where she is today. She talks about the need for clarity in leadership, particularly during challenging times. When should you gloss over the truth with your team – if ever? How can you walk “the fine line” between bringing your team with you with clear direction, as opposed to dragging people along?She talks openly about the challenges she has faced in previous roles at Women's Health and Cosmopolitan, and how she has grown through the crises she has faced through all of her roles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Longtime friend of Advertising Week, Farrah Storr, Editor of Elle UK and Author, joins this episode of Great Minds to discuss her amazing career in the industry.
How does leading your company and being a positive thinker benefit your businesses bottom line? In this episode of Business Class: Money Minutes, we’ll discuss evidence and real life examples showing the link between better leadership and profitability, and how factors such as employee satisfaction, commitment, corporate culture, innovation, ability to recruit good talent, sales effectiveness, customer satisfaction and workforce productivity drive profit. We get key insights from Farrah Storr, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Magazine and author of ’The Discomfort Zone’, Saul Meyer, Co-Founder of Xexec, a global employee benefits and customer loyalty and incentives company and Jan Muhlfeit, former chairman of Microsoft Europe. To find out more information about American Express Business Cards, visit: our BTI hub: americanexpress.com/uk/businesstrends Host: Nigel Cassidy @nigel_cassidy Host: Kate Bassett @Kate_Bassett Guest: Saul Meyer - Co-Founder of Xexec. Guest: Jan Muhlfeit - Global Strategist, Former Chairman of Microsoft Europe, and author of, ’The Postive Leader'. Guest: Farrah Storr - Editor-in-Chief of Elle and author of, ’The Discomfort Zone’. Produced by Kieron Banerji at Palm Tree Island - www.palmtreeisland.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, editor in Chief of Elle UK, Farrah Storr, joins me from London! Farrah and I talk about her experience as a journalist in the fashion world, where she finds compelling and transformative stories and tells them beautifully using the UK’s top fashion magazines—like when she put me on the cover of Cosmopolitan UK! We spoke about how Farrah’s editorial work grew out of her background as a writer, and why she believes that using fashion to tell stories is a powerful tool for creating social change. Farrah doesn’t aim to be controversial, but she definitely doesn’t shy away from the difficult conversations happening on social media and beyond—learn about her perspective and how to broaden your own with me in this episode! Want your game question to be featured on the next episode? Write in your best Truth/Dare, Never Have I Ever, or Would You Rather Question, to Tess@kastmedia.com for your chance at a shout out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The American model Tess Holliday speaks to ELLE UK Editor in Chief, Farrah Storr, about her journey overcoming negative attitudes to her appearance in order to realise her dream. The pair also share ideas on how to succeed at your chosen career in fashion and harness the positive power of social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Want to know how to embrace feeling uncomfortable? Life is tough, but you are tougher and you only discover that you are tougher by stepping into the discomfort zone and challenging yourself. "discomfort is never as bad as we think it will be…. It also never lasts as long as we think it will… discomfort is not a constant; it is fleeting. Neither is discomfort debilitating; on the contrary, it is empowering” Farrah Storr, the Discomfort zone. Farrah Storr is the Editor in Chief of Elle UK. She launched Women's Health Magazine in 2012 with no budget and six weeks to make it happen. It became one of the most successful women's magazines of the millennium. In 2015 Farrah became the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and increased sales by 59%, taking the magazine back to number one position on 16 years. Farrah has learnt herself how to unlock constraints and harness failure to empower a very successful career. Join me in conversation with Farrah on how we can use the discomfort of failure and criticism as a turning point in our lives. Just for my listeners, MooGoo have given an exclusive 15% off to Live Well, Be Well listeners. Head to moogooskincare.co.uk and enter LIVEWELL15 at checkout. Show notes: For more information please visit www.sarahannmacklin.com | @sarahannmacklin www.bewellcollective.co.uk | @be_well_collective Follow @farrahstorr and by Farrah's book the discomfort zone here
Our Co-Founder Anna Jones is joined this week by Farrah Storr, the Editor-In-Chief of ELLE UK. Join us for this great discussion on how we can use the discomfort of failure and criticism as a turning point in our lives and careers. This episode was originally recorded as an Instagram Live event on July 22nd 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Questions for Farrah Storr. Farrah is author of The Discomfort Zone and the EIC of Elle. POSTHOC is a petri dish for ideas & thought-leaders. We host invite-only salons that connect people and spread ideas. We create unique and intimate experiences that stir the senses—a forum for the cross-pollination of ideas and conversations. Instagram: @posthocpictura Twitter: @PosthocSalons LinkedIn: Posthoc Facebook: @Posthocpictura
Kelly listens to the life story of Farrah Storr Editor-In-Chief of Cosmopolitan.Storr was one of seven BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) women to be included on a 2017 list of the 1000 most powerful people in the United Kingdom. Storr authored The Discomfort Zone in 2018.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine research suggesting ethnic minority women are particularly poorly represented in the UK's top jobs.We are joined by our reporter Helen-Ann Smith and Farrah Storr, the UK editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, who shares her story of career success.Credits:Producer - Annie JoyceAssistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
This week Harriet talks about grime star, Wiley’s anti-semitic rant on social media with freelance journalist Sandy Rashty, plus Farrah Storr, editor and chief at Elle magazine, joins to talk about the social mobility campaign they are running. Lastly Harriet speaks to trans gender couple, Hannah and Jake Graf about what life is like becoming parents for the first time. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In court in New York last week President Trump’s niece, Mary J Trump found out that a temporary restraining order on her book about her uncle was going to be lifted. She joins Jenni to talk about Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created The World’s Most Dangerous Man. Editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine and board member of the Social Mobility Commission, Farrah Storr, chats to Jenni about launching their first ever mentoring scheme to find the next generation of creatives. The September issue of the magazine is traditionally the big fashion issue. However, this year the magazine is shifting focus to what’s next and how to rebuild the fashion industry after the pandemic. For many households, Tiktok has been a go-to for distraction and entertainment during coronavirus. The video-sharing app has around 800 million active users around the world, but this week, the app is back in the news over concerns over links to the Chinese government regime. We speak to BBC World Service reporter and Tiktok user Sophia Smith-Galer, and journalist and mother of Tiktok users, Zoe Williams about what the app offers and how concerned parents should be. The novelist Josephine Cox has died at the age of 82. She wrote more than 60 books and sold over 20 million copies- Her works include Two Sisters, The Beachcomber and Her Father's Sins. She grew up in poverty in a cotton mill house in Blackburn in the 40s and 50s. She was one of 10 children, sleeping six to a bed. She spoke to Jenni in 2001 about the novel the Woman Who Left – based on her own experiences growing up in Blackburn. Presented by Jenni Murray Produced by Sarah Crawley Interviewed guest: Mary J Trump Interviewed guest: Farrah Storr Interviewed guest: Anya Interviewed guest: Maria Interviewed guest: Sophia Smith Galer Interviewed guest: Zoe Williams Interviewed guest: Josephine Cox
Editor in Chief of Elle magazine Farrah Storr talks career pathways, new challenges, tough decisions and inhabiting your discomfort zone in pursuit of a ‘dream job'.
Sometimes travel can be just pure fun and Amanda Statham, glossy magazines travel editor, honeymoon expert and happy camper-van-owner, has made the fun side of travel her life’s work so far. She’s dived with sharks in the Galapagos, tracked rare animals on night safari Costa Rica, danced at sunrise in Trinidad Carnival covered in mud and spent a rather enviable amount of time perched at New York City rooftop bars sipping cocktails at sunset. Laugh your way through this light-hearted chat about the love of all things travel. On this episode we cover: Falling into the job at Cosmo Working with inspiring women – Sam Baker, Louise Court, Farrah Storr, How Cosmopolitan has cleverly weathered the print storm by becoming ‘3D’ with online, events and more 3.3 million monthly unique visitors How the buzz of reading a magazine is unbeatable Worrying about forgetting her trips! How travel pictures help you remember How New York and Cosmo go hand in hand Rooftop pools and brilliant bars in NYC Norwegian Air transforming transatlantic trips Discovering new areas of NYC – like Williamsburg The incredible rooftop bar at the INK hotel in NYC Knowing it’s the best job in the world How money isn’t the most important thing Being editor for Women’s Health Magazine Specialising in honeymoons Being as happy being in a camper van as in a 5 star hotel in the Seychelles How since becoming a mum long-haul flights solo can be very relaxing Poor Lisa’s middle class holiday-home dilemma The beautiful warm seas of the Caribbean Sunrise mud-covered dancing at the Trinidad Carnival Trinidad Carnival being just as good as Rio Jake’s Hotel, Treasure Beach and the best beach bar in Jamaica The mosaic, shells and decor being ‘like Gaudi on acid Fishermen watching you in the shower Getting tipsy in Floyd’s Bar on a sandbank in the middle of the sea Bob Marley and a tour around Kingston Her once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos with Celine Cousteau and Contiki Diving with hammerhead sharks (not with Kid Rock – Lisa’s dodgy hearing…) Not great PR to lose a journalist to a shark attack The secrets behind press trips Being travel editor for You and Your Wedding A seven course aphrodisiac menu on the Almafi coast that food poisoned everyone Lisa getting bitten by the worst mosquitos in Maldives How travel changes as a parent How travel can be the best things for children Exploring at home as much as abroad Going on holiday for a day The urge to give it all up and take the family off around the world The dream to send the kids to Green School in Bali – an international school with a focus on environmental leaders of the future How to balance travel with worrying about the environment Carbon off-setting with Forests Without Frontiers Her recent trip to Costa Rica Travelling around Italy by train instead of flying How the journey can sometimes be the holiday Resorts and hotels becoming more environmentally focused How Instagram has changed travel Social media fuelling over-tourism How there’s room for everyone; bloggers, instagram and press The trend for ‘second cities’ finding the place less travelled ‘Hidden gem’ being Lisa’s biggest travel writer cliché Luxury safari tents at Libelula Lounge in Costa Rica The family who left the UK with their kids to set up the above Indian-Jones swing bridges on night safari Narrowly avoiding venomous snakes Are there any downsides to her incredible job? Being lucky as she does spend a lot of time with her children The nine day trip to Grenada she struggled as her son was a baby Going to Jordan with the kids for half term Easyjet from London to Aqaba being incredibly cheap! Travelling for 30 hours to get to Raratonga Being fined by the school for taking her son to the Arctic The incredibly beautiful Fez World Music Festival Jack Johnson’s acoustic in Hawaii
The anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller (Rise) has endured racist and sexist abuse as well as physical threats. Yet she continues to live according to her conviction that we must stand tall and lead the way if we truly believe in something. Editor-in-chief at Elle UK Farrah Storr (The Discomfort Zone) has proved that nothing in life is an insurmountable challenge and offers clear and inspiring advice about overcoming fear and realising our potential. A special thanks to Little, Brown and Canongate for this podcast. Tickets for the 2019 programme are on sale: cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature To get the latest #cheltlitfest updates, sign up to our eNews: http://bit.ly/2QZLp6l
Eleanor and Simon speak to Farrah Storr, editor-in-chief of the British edition of Cosmopolitan magazine. In her current role since 2015, Farrah was previously the launch editor of Women’s Health. She has won a slew of awards, including 'New Editor of the Year' in 2014 and 'Editor of the Year' (Men's and Women's category) in 2018 from the British Society of Magazine Editors, and is also author of the book The Discomfort Zone. Farrah spoke about the evolution of her career, whether 'women's magazine' is still a useful term, the position of reported journalism in Cosmopolitan and how the magazine now shows a wider variety of women's bodies than in the past. You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways, and on Facebook at facebook.com/alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is patreon.com/alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Eleanor Halls and Simon Akam, and produced by Nicola Kean. Zahra Hankir is our communities editor. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.
My guest this week is the phenomenal Farrah Storr, author of The Discomfort Zone, one of the most thought-provoking and useful books I read last year. Farrah manages to squeeze in a few other things too. As Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, she took a struggling magazine brand and turned it around, increasing its circulation 59% to become the highest-selling British glossy. Before that, she was the launch Editor of Women's Health, the most successful magazine launch of the decade. She's also a TED speaker, and a social mobility commissioner. We talk about her childhood in Salford, being rejected from Cosmo as a young journalist, and why it's a better time for magazines than it was a few years ago. She also reveals what it's like going up against Piers Morgan on TV and how she wrote most of her book at 5am on Saturdays and Sundays. And she tells me why she believes “having it all-ish” is a better ambition than having it all, how you can be “successful but a bit of a f**k up as well”, and why she wants to expand access to the creative industries. Finally, she reveals the single most important advice she would give to any aspiring writers. Twitter: @aliceazania @Farrah_Storr Instagram: @aliceazania @farrahstorr The Discomfort Zone: https://tinyurl.com/ybzlykga Edited by Chelsey Moore
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Things we talk about in this episode: Farrah's new book - The Discomfort Zone Farrah career path, and the role failure and discomfort have played The 'London bubble', and why you don't need to be in it to succeed in print media Breaking down the barriers of starting out in journalism, and the need to diversify the media The challenges faced by young people today, and the concept of "generation snowflake" Whether women - or anyone - can ever really 'have it all', or should even want to Why we all need to have a 'failure CV' What lies outside of our comfort zone, and why we need to dive into it The relationship between old and new media, and why Farrah is positive about influencers and bloggers The creation of the Cosmo Influencer Awards Links mentioned in this episode: The Discomfort Zone - Farrah's book Farrah's Instagram My Instagram My book The Insta Retreat
Award-winning editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Farrah Storr explains how discomfort – the very thing modern culture teaches us to shirk from – can, in fact, lead us to personal and collective greatness. We inhabit a culture where children are routinely protected from struggle and failure, a time when our academic institutions incubate students from challenging ideas and where we bubble wrap ourselves in an online world where we need only ever bump up against the opinions and world views that sit ‘comfortably’ with our own. This event was recorded live at The RSA on Tuesday 11th December 2018. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2018/12/the-discomfort-zone
Farrah Storr, the award-winning editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, is this week's guest on How To Fail With Elizabeth Day and I'm so thrilled to have her on as have basically been stalking her on Instagram for years. In person, she does not disappoint. We talk about the curse of perfectionism, the notion of having-it-all (ish) and Farrah's decision to be a child-free woman. We also cover her failures as a child carol singer (and why she still can't face doing karaoke because of it), being rejected from the university of her dreams, disordered eating, failing at a job she'd wanted for ages and failing at a blind date with the man who later became her husband. Plus, we discuss her new book, The Discomfort Zone, and explore how doing what scares you can sometimes be the pathway to success. And we talk about Farrah growing up in Manchester, the half-Pakistani daughter of the local green-grocer who was desperate to 'blend in' and her creepy habit of shaving the heads of her Barbie dolls when she was a girl. How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Chris Sharp and sponsored by 4th Estate Books Farrah's book, The Discomfort Zone, is out now published by Piatkus Social Media: Elizabeth Day @elizabday Farrah Storr @Farrah_Storr Chris Sharp @chrissharpaudio 4th Estate Books @4thEstateBooks
Farrah Storr is the award-winning Editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine and she's just released her debut book called The Discomfort Zone. In this Badass Women's Hour Extra Bits, Farrah chats to your hosts Harriet Minter, Natalie Campbell and Emma Sexton about her book and what is actually means to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and the incredible things can happen as a result.Also in the studio is Alice Vilanculo and Osekloa Obi, stars of 'Victoria's Knickers', the brand-new play from the National Youth Theatre.And of course, it's the Badass of the Week Awards.Discover more about this week's badass guests: Farrah's all over twitter right here https://twitter.com/Farrah_Storr and get tickets to see 'Victoria's Knickers' here https://www.nyt.org.uk/whats-on/victorias-knickers For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hello October! It's Dolly's favourite month of the year. If she were reincarnated, says Pandora, it would be as a knee-high boot. This week we discuss MeToo's infighting - as Asia Argento unveils a new bloody dagger tattoo aimed at Rose McGowan; Pret's tragic error and the 14 allergens that all foodstuffs should be labelled with; and why the Nobel peace prize should be taken away from Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi despite the organisation's novel explanation as to why it hasn't. Masses of recommendations from us both, including Lily Allen's memoir, the film Tully, a beautiful piece on grief by Alice Edwards, and a series of accounts on what it was really like to work for Harvey Weinstein, in The Guardian magazine. Are NDAs protecting the wrong people? We couldn't *not* talk about Brett Kavanaugh - the Republican judge who looks set to enter the Supreme Court, the highest law-making body in the USA, despite the accusation of sexual assault lodged against him by Dr Christine Ford. Do men (and women) of a certain age - and political view - still subscribe to the belief “that if it isn't rape, it doesn't count”? And are we surprised that Trump is still endorsing Kavanaugh?Also this week, we discuss a brilliant piece by the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, Farrah Storr, for The Times Magazine - about why women can't (and maybe don't want) it all. Dolly and I talk about the ‘splintered woman' (domestic, professional, sexual) and get personal on the subconscious pressure to have it all; why we don't have it all; and why having different things, at different times, is actually even better. Links:Tully (2018) film Kavanaugh v Ford is a litmus test for our times, by Janice Turner for The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kavanaugh-v-ford-is-litmus-test-of-our-times-6xrmt5v7wSuzanne Moore on Brett Kavanaugh: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/28/brett-kavanaugh-christine-blasey-ford-senate-supreme-court Why women can't have it all, by Farrah Storr for The Times magazine https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/you-can-t-have-it-all-admits-cosmopolitan-editor-farrah-storr-kt89pqm37Episode #149 of Ctrl, Alt, Delete podcast hosted by Emma Gannon, with Farrah Storr https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/2018/09/27/ctrl-alt-delete-podcast-149-farrah-storr/Jackie Onassis and Lee Radziwill: the truth about their rivalry, (extracted from a book) by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger for The Times magazine https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jackie-onassis-and-lee-radziwill-the-truth-about-their-sibling-rivalry-w60cvzl9mLife as a Harvey Weinstein employee, three accounts for The Guardian magazine https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/sep/29/harvey-weinstein-three-former-employees-on-working-for-him‘I carry your hearts with me' - an essay on grief by Alice Edwards for the current print issue of Porter magazine ‘My anxiety was a tool to survive', Claire Foy interview by Tom... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Farrah Storr (@farrahstorr) joins me to discuss her first book The Discomfort Zone, her role as editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, choosing to live life her way and much more.The Discomfort Zone on Amazon.TEDxCoventGarden talk - The Leadership Revolution We All NeedThe Discomfort Zone TEDxExeter - The Discomfort ZoneCan you die from a broken heart? by Amy Grier for Women's Health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Farrah Storr is the award-winning editor-in-chief of the UK's Cosmopolitan magazine. She took over the brand in 2015 where she was tasked with reimagining it for the millennial woman. The October issue of Cosmo magazine has model and body-positivity advocate Tess Holliday on the cover. It was celebrated across the internet by many who lauded the magazine for championing body positivity and embracing larger bodies but it was also battled out on Good Morning Britain (by Piers Morgan) arguing that it glorifies obesity. Over her 17-year career as a journalist Farrah has done everything from undercover investigations in the world of cut-price cosmetic surgery to reporting from inside some of the world’s most luxurious fashion houses. She was also the founding editor-in-chief of Women’s Health magazine – the most successful women’s magazine launch of the decade.In 2017 Farrah was cited as one of only 36 BAME leaders in The Guardian UK’s 1000 Most Powerful list.Her first book is out now called The Discomfort Zone all about the power of discomfort, published by Piatkus, which we discuss a lot in this episode.Quotes from the episode:"Being vulnerable is what you have to do as a writer, that is your job.. sometimes that means putting yourself up for scrutiny from other people, but that's what makes the best writers.""You can have it all....ish. It's naive to think you can have everything.""True heroes are never that popular.""Most of success is the climb; the grind to actually get to success. The grind should be the enjoyable bit." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The POTUS hit the UK for his week of ridicule: the balloon; the march; the press conference and *that* video gone viral of Trump barging in front of the Queen. Meanwhile, Dolly discovers a new music hero (David Keenan) and Pandora reads her first ‘work-help' book (The Discomfort Zone by Farrah Storr.) Oh, and Love Island fans: Undercover Lover is your new favourite podcast. You're welcome. Today we are honoured to host Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené, the writers of Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible. A meticulously researched and brilliantly written deep-dive into what it is to be a young black woman in the UK, the book prompted a 9-way publishing war and is stuffed full of interviews with famous black women including Olympic athlete Denise Lewis, barrister and author Afua Hirsch and former pop star Jamelia. We discuss microaggressions and microinvalidations; the ‘white co-sign'; being racially palatable; why representation and sponsorship is so important (just 0.49% of university professors are black women); why black women are swiped left more than any other ethnic group on Tinder; and how Rihanna changed the black beauty industry. You can email The High Low thehighlowshow@gmail.com and tweet us @thehighlowshowLinksSlay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible, by Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Black-Bible/dp/0008235627 Undercover Lover, hosted by Harriet Minter https://www.acast.com/undercoverloverCaliphate - a New York Times podcast about ISIS, hosted by Rukmini Callimachi https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/podcasts/caliphate-isis-rukmini-callimachi.htmlTrue heroes insist on staying in the shadows, by Janice Turner for The Times https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/true-heroes-insist-on-staying-in-the-shadows-fkl7lj53wSuzanne Moore on turning 60 for The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jul/17/im-a-woman-about-to-turn-60-heres-what-ive-learned-about-life Elizabeth Day's new podcast How To Fail https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-phoebe-waller-bridge/id1407451189?i=1000415790730&mt=2 David Keenan on Roisin Meets https://soundcloud.com/irishtimes-lifestyle/david-keenanDavid Keenan https://www.davidkeenan.ie/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How the media lives in the shadow of big tech: Amol Rajan is joined by Farrah Storr, Cosmopolitan editor, Terri White, editor in chief Empire and Pilot TV magazine, Madhumita Murgia, FT European Tech correspondent and Melanie Stokes, managing director of Kindle Entertainment. Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Richard Hooper.
Farrah Storr is Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan UK, Britain's most widely-read women's magazine, with an online reach of over ten million regular readers. Named on The Guardian’s 2017 list of Britain’s most powerful people, in this in-depth interview she describes how the iconic media brand is facing the digital challenge, who today's ‘Cosmo woman’ actually is, and why she had to reinvent the way they write about sex; discusses why she is passionate about improving diversity in the creative industries, the use of plus-sized models and the media’s responsibility on body image issues; argues there is a strong future for traditional glossy monthly women’s magazines, defending them as a force for good which empower women; and shares how Cosmopolitan Housing is providing homes for young women looking to start their careers in London.
In this week's edition of TheMediaBriefing, Esther talks to Cosmopolitan UK's editor-in-chief Farrah Storr about the brand's Snapchat success, whether women's magazines have a duty to be representative of an entire gender, and what the magazine might look like in the future. In the news roundup Chris and Esther discuss Snap Inc's disappointing results, El Pais' plans partnership with Amazon to deliver a print product in under two hours and why Amazon Prime is launching a live concert division. An argument ensues over who owns the MediaBriefing office crown.
Andrea Catherwood looks at why some luxury magazines appear to be in good health despite the troubles faced by the wider print market. Farrah Storr, Editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and Chris Sutcliffe, media analyst for Media Briefing discuss what's going on. We ask if we are we any closer to a decision on the appointment of new directors at Channel 4 and the widely debated future of the public service broadcaster. Maggie Brown, journalist and author joins us. And Steve Hewlett has been speaking to Tom Mangold, former reporter on Panorama about his journalistic memoirs, Splashed. Producer: Ruth Watts.