Second Life Kerry Diamond: Cherry Bombe Co-Founder and Smith Canteen Owner
Oct 29, 2018
Kerry Diamond, co-founder of Cherry Bombe and owner of Smith Canteen, discusses her journey from the beauty industry to founding a magazine celebrating women in food. She also talks about her experiences in journalism, ghostwriting, and owning a restaurant, and shares insights on building a community in the food industry.
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Early Journalism Roots
- Kerry Diamond started her journalism journey early with a school newspaper and internships at The Village Voice.
- She reported on intense investigative topics as a teenager, gaining invaluable experience.
Spin Magazine Punk Internship
- Kerry's internship at Spin Magazine was chaotic but formative, working with legendary punk writer Legs McNeil.
- Despite hardships, the experience provided a unique education in journalism and writing.
Persistence Pays at WWD
- Kerry persistently applied to Women's Wear Daily for two years despite repeated rejections.
- She finally got hired as mass market beauty editor, sparking her love for beauty coverage.