Janine Rubenstein | Reinventing Within the Company

Janine Rubenstein steps into the spotlight. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with People Magazine's Editor at Large to unpack what it means to reinvent yourself without leaving — from sorting books as an editorial assistant to hosting red carpets and interviewing A-listers. They explore the art of saying yes, the power of raising your hand, and how to transform within a legacy brand while staying true to your voice. Janine shares candid insights on navigating media's evolution, building authentic connections with celebrities from Matt Damon to Snoop Dogg, and why sometimes the best career move is staying put and growing where you're planted. Plus, the secret to maintaining joy through 13 years of industry upheaval, balancing motherhood with red carpet moments, and why she still gets butterflies before some interviews. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guest: Janine Rubenstein, Editor at Large, People Magazine Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. Reinvention in motion. Chapters 00:01:57 From San Francisco to Magazine Dreams 00:05:46 Breaking Into Journalism: The NYC Hustle 00:09:59 The Power of Persistence and How to Ask Better 00:14:22 The Podcast Era and How to Pivot 00:24:56 Mastering the Art of Celebrity Interviews 00:28:38 Connecting Through Humanity: Interview Techniques 00:33:29 Staying Relevant in Media's Evolution 00:40:35 Black Excellence and Representation 00:49:43 Future Visions: From Oprah's Shoes to Talk Show Dreams You can follow our guests, here: Janine Rubenstein | Editor-at-Large, People Magazine IG:  janinerube LI: Janine Rubenstein