Lipstick on the Rim What No One Tells You About Getting Fired — with Laura Brown & Kristina O’Neill
Nov 25, 2025
Join fashion-media powerhouses Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill, former editors of InStyle and WSJ Magazine, as they redefine getting fired. They share their shocking layoff experiences over Zoom and how they transformed shame into opportunity. Discover their insights on rebuilding confidence and identity, plus practical tips on navigating health insurance and finances post-layoff. Honest storytelling and resilience shine through as they discuss their book, 'All the Cool Girls Get Fired,' offering a roadmap for anyone facing career setbacks.
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Platform Power Shift To Individuals
- The platform for influence has shifted from institutions to individuals who can build their own platforms.
- That increases both risk and reward because creators own their work but also become more exposed.
Fired On Zoom, Immediate Rally
- Laura Brown describes being fired over Zoom with only about 20 minutes' notice while working from her dining table.
- She immediately told her team: "Your work is yours" and urged them to take ownership of their accomplishments.
Surprised By A New Regime
- Kristina O’Neill recounts being summoned from an office meeting to an HR office and then let go after a leadership change.
- She texted Laura in shock under the table and immediately worried about legal and practical next steps.
