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Raw reflections from the woman who spent her life editing others - Jo Elvin Unedited (S4 E1)
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Jo Elvin is an Australian-born journalist and editor best known for her influential role as the founding editor of the British edition of Glamour magazine. Born in Sydney, Elvin began her career in journalism in Australia, working for publications such as TV Week and Cleo. She later moved to London, where she established herself in the UK media industry.
In 2001, Elvin launched Glamour UK, pioneering the concept of the “handbag-sized” glossy magazine. Under her leadership, Glamour became the UK's best-selling women's magazine, known for its accessible tone, celebrity features, and focus on modern women’s lives. Her innovative editorial approach earned her multiple industry awards and cemented her reputation as one of Britain’s most successful magazine editors.
After leaving Glamour in 2017, Elvin became the editor of You magazine, the Sunday supplement of The Mail on Sunday. Beyond her editorial work, she is also known for her charity involvement, witty public commentary, and presence on various media panels and podcasts.
Elvin remains a respected voice in fashion and lifestyle journalism, admired for her sharp editorial vision and trailblazing influence on women’s media.
- How angry she was that she was nearly deported, although there was no legal reason for it.
- How her desire to be a writer was based solely on wanting to meet pop stars.
- How it was a relief for her to hear pop stars that she looked up to say they hated high school too!
- How a comment from a comedian boosted her confidence.
- How magazines helped her feel what she truly wanted to feel.
- The success of her magazines about feminism post Sex in the City.
- How she became institutionalised and was scared to leave magazines....
- ....and how she finally took the leap.
- How she feels bad about some decisions she made.
- A very cool hashtag she has in Insta!
- An epic quote she uses daily.
- Some wisdom garnered from life lessons.
Reach out: www.instagram.com/jo_elvin
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1. Raw reflections from the woman who spent her life editing others - Jo Elvin Unedited (S4 E1) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Half Serious (00:28:37)
3. (Cont.) Raw reflections from the woman who spent her life editing others - Jo Elvin Unedited (S4 E1) (00:29:08)
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