How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience: Lindsay Peoples Wagner of The Cut
Apr 15, 2021
Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Editor-in-chief of The Cut and co-founder of the Black in Fashion Council, shares her inspiring journey from an intern at Teen Vogue to leading significant industry changes. She discusses the mission behind the Black in Fashion Council to promote inclusivity and accountability in fashion. Lindsay offers insights on navigating leadership during crises and the importance of empathy and communication. Additionally, she provides valuable advice for aspiring journalists, emphasizing the need for authenticity and self-worth over external validation.
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From Closet to Editor
- Lindsay Peoples Wagner's fashion experience began with a Teen Vogue internship, cleaning the fashion closet.
- She explored various fashion roles, like styling and design, before realizing her passion for editorial work.
Fashion's Cutthroat Reality
- The fashion industry's cutthroat nature includes not just microaggressions, but also overt racism, classism, and elitism.
- Peoples Wagner initially felt lost and questioned her place due to these challenges.
Family and Fashion
- Peoples Wagner drew strength from her family's sacrifices, motivating her to persevere in the challenging industry.
- Her grandmothers, despite modest jobs, instilled a love for fashion, inspiring her resilience.
