#020: Amy Bleier-Long on becoming the editor-in-chief of CNY Magazine, Niche Publications., and All thing Central New York

Today on The Cultivate Podcast, I sit down with Amy Bleier Long, the editor-in-chief of Central New York Magazine. Amy Bleier-Long has been editor-in-chief of CNY Magazine since March 2023. Prior to that, she served as content editor for 5 years. In addition to running Central New York Magazine, she is also the editor for a client publication, Central Upstate MFG., which is an annual member magazine produced by MACNY, the Manufacturers Association of Central New York. For college, Amy went to New York to pursue her dreams of becoming a magazine editor. It was there where she gained experience at impressive publications like CosmoGIRL!, Bridal Guide, Sassy,  Real Simple, Traditional Home, O at Home, and O, The Oprah Magazine. Central New York Magazine is an exploration and celebration of the people and places that enhance life in our region. To check out CNY Magazine’s website, click here.  To get your subscription for CNY Magazine, click here. To connect with Amy on Instagram, click here.  To check out CNY Magazine on Instagram, click here.  To check out CNY Magazine on Facebook, click here.  To check out CNY Magazine on Threads, click here.  To check out CNY Magazine on X, click here. To check out CNY Magazine on LinkedIn, click here.  To connect with Amy on LinkedIn, click here.  The magazine comes out 6 times a year and is sold at retail at 18 local bookstores and boutiques around CNY: https://www.readcnymagazine.com/where-to-find-us/  They’re also at the three area Barnes & Noble locations, Wegmans and Tops locations. But subscribing is really the best (and cheapest) way to get the magazine!  UPCOMING EVENTS: CNY Women’s Summit sponsored by CNY Magazine: 3/8/24 at The Oncenter - Learn more ⁠here.⁠  For 20% off of your 2024 CNY Women’s Summit GA ticket, use promo code CULTIVATE20 at checkout.  Coffee meetup @ Soul Society Syracuse, NY This episode is brought to you by the ⁠CNY Women’s Network.⁠ AT CNY WOMEN'S NETWORK, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF WOMEN COMING TOGETHER TO CONNECT, GROW, AND ELEVATE THEIR LIVES. BY CURATING DYNAMIC AND WELCOMING SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO DEVELOP PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, WE ARE ABLE TO ENHANCE CENTRAL NEW YORK’S SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY; EVERYBODY WINS.   This episode is brought to you by⁠ Kithe Studio⁠.   A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.