From Editor-in-Chief to Reinvention Expert: an interview with Lesley Jane Seymour of CoveyClub

Lesley Jane Seymour uses her story of reinvention to inspire other women to reach beyond their self-imposed boundaries and realize that they can reinvent themselves--at any age. Through her online membership community, CoveyClub, and her podcast REINVENT YOURSELF WITH LESLEY JANE SEYMOUR, she enjoys connecting  women to their dreams or to others who can make their dreams come true.Lesley shared that her parents divorced when she was ten years old, a circumstance that contributed to her decision to make it her mission never to depend on anyone else for her financial resources. She vowed to be self-sufficient, and never to rely on others for money.Lesley had a successful career as Editor-In-Chief of four national magazines: YM, Redbook, Marie Claire and More Magazine. She describes the hard work as well as glamorous lifestyle of these "high flying" jobs. She was flying around the world, receiving invitations to the White House, as well as being offered fancy handbags and clothes at a discount. Her decision to leave the publishing world was made for her, when More Magazine was shut down by its owner. Lesley thought she would segue into working for the beauty industry on sustainability issues, after receiving her Masters of Science in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. Instead, the readers of More Magazine, angry about the plug being pulled, contacted her on social media and asked that she create something new for them."That has been my question my whole life: how do you bring the voices of women out and make them heard and make women more secure as they move through the world? And just because you lose your job, you can't stop answering that question, right? Or you're gonna feel unfulfilled." Lesley Jane Seymour.Key takeaways: - The importance of learning to delegate. Leslie considers herself a natural delegator and manager of people, but not all of us are. If you are considering starting your own business, learning to let go of tasks that can be done by others is an important skill. And nowadays there are resources available online such as virtual assistats, Upwork, Fiverr and others, - Let go of the idea of perfection. Women especially tend to be perfectionists. That can be a roadblock to actually getting things done and taking the risks necessary to make changes in our lives. - Cultivate the ability to ask for help. You'll be surprised as to how eager others are to be of service. You will build stronger relationships by being vulnerable enough to ask for help.About the guest:Lesley Jane Seymour is a media entrepreneur and founder of CoveyClub, a club for life-long learners launched in February 2017 (Covey is a small flock of birds). CoveyClub allows women 40+ to bond over issues of interest and concern through virtual salons (Coffee & Conversation Zoom calls) or topics in the CoveyClub blog, written and produced by the best journalists around the world. CoveyClub also offers a weekly podcast called Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour interviewing women who have done it, one-on-one networking groups called Covey Pods, a private social app (CoveyConnect) and special weekly coaching sessions called Positive Mornings. Lesley is also a certified Tiny Habits coach.In January 2008, Seymour was named Editor-In-Chief of More Magazine, the leading lifestyle magazine for women over forty with a readership of 1.5 million and Editor-in-Chief and Social Media director of More.com. In July of 2015, Seymour created history by having the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, guest edit an entire issue—leading to 8.5 billion media impressions worldwide. In 2008, Seymour led More to its first National Magazine Award nomination. In 2012, Seymour was named Executive Director of Meredith’s Beauty Center of Excellence; in 2009 she was named number four on the 2009 Most Powerful Fashion Editors List by Forbes magazine. Before taking over More, Seymour served as the Editor-in-Chief for Marie Claire magazine, Redbook magazine, and teen book YM. She was Beauty Director of Glamour, and senior editor at Vogue. She is the author of two books: On the Edge, 100 Years of Vogue and I Wish My Parents Understood. In 2013 she was named Chair of the Editorial Advisory Board for Duke Magazine and a Global Ambassador for Vital Voices. She is a trustee at Dana Hall School in Wellesley, Massachusetts.Linkedin:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyjaneseymour/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesley.j.seymour                         CoveyClubInstagram:- https://www.instagram.com/lesleyjseymour/Website:- https://www.coveyclub.com/ Interested in booking a free consultation? Schedule a call.Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on TwitterConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook : Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.