Begin Again with Davina McCall Laura Brown: Life After Getting Fired Is Better Than You Think!
Nov 20, 2025
Laura Brown, former editor-in-chief of InStyle and author, shares her transformative journey after being fired. She discusses the stigma women face around job loss and emphasizes the power of owning your narrative. With practical recovery steps, such as mental health care and networking, Laura encourages embracing setbacks as starting points for growth. Her reflections on confidence, the importance of self-worth, and launching initiatives that empower women reveal a refreshing perspective on resilience in the face of adversity.
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Why Job Loss Feels Harder For Women
- Women feel deeper shame after job loss because it often took longer to climb the ladder.
- Laura argues ownership and pride in your experiences counteracts that shame and speeds recovery.
From Bazaar To InStyle Leadership
- Laura Brown recounts rising through Harper's Bazaar to become InStyle editor-in-chief in 2016.
- She framed InStyle around inclusivity and bold, topical covers rather than passive celebrity gloss.
Fired On Zoom — Rallying The Team
- Laura describes being fired on a Zoom call in February 2022 along with her whole team.
- She immediately rallied her team, telling them their work belonged to them and to take pride and move forward.
