From Rock Journalist to Men’s Vogue Editor | Katia Kulawick Assante | Author & Journalist

Katia Kulawick Assante has spent over two decades chasing stories across the globe, from interviewing bands in the post-Nirvana era as a teenage rock journalist to editing Men’s Vogue and co-founding Sport & Style. Today, she writes for Vanity Fair, Architectural Digest, and the Louis Vuitton City Guides, while splitting her time between Paris, the French Alps, and Corsica. We talk about what it means to live with curiosity, keep a rock-and-roll edge in your work and life, and trust yourself enough to follow the path only you can see. Katia’s career is proof that when you make your own rules, you get a life full of great stories...and maybe even your own Indiana Jones. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Katia Kulawick Assante 02:15 Life as a teenage rock journalist 06:40 Traveling the world post-Nirvana 10:20 Memorable moments with music legends 14:05 From rock magazines to Men’s Vogue 18:30 Building Sport & Style from scratch 22:50 Lessons from luxury publishing 27:15 Freelancing for Vanity Fair and Architectural Digest 31:00 Writing for Louis Vuitton City Guides 35:45 Balancing life between Paris, the Alps, and Corsica 40:20 Why curiosity fuels creativity 44:50 Staying true to yourself in any career stage 49:30 The advice Katia lives by 53:10 The magic of the Corsica Classic Regatta 56:40 Final thoughts on creating your own path The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices