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How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

S15, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Jo Elvin, the charity CEO on resilience, friendship fails and female anger

Nov 29, 2022
Jo Elvin, broadcaster, journalist and charity boss, talks about the end of Glamour magazine, a failure in friendship, and struggling to control her temper. They also discuss obsession with Peloton, love for K-pop, and the impact of tragic loss on a friendship.
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  • Having a portfolio career is important for balancing different roles and maintaining a media profile.
  • Recognizing and adapting to the changing landscape of print media is crucial to survive the digital revolution.

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Jo Elvin's Career in Media and Transition to Charity Work

Jo Elvin, former editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine and current CEO of the charity Children with Cancer UK, discusses her career in the media and her transition to charity work. She highlights the importance of having a portfolio career and the challenge of balancing different roles. Jo emphasizes the benefits of maintaining a media profile for the charity and shares her experiences of working in both print journalism and television. She reflects on the motivation behind joining a charity and the inspiration she draws from the children and families she works with.

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