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" Even with the beauty stories we put out, we saw there was an opportunity to address issues of representation, identity, self-expression. We created the community that we wanted to have at 'Teen Vogue.' We were willing to lose some to have more. "

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Elaine Welteroth

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Moment

Love

" I think you've got to be able to relate to what teens are going through. "

" The beauty industry is changing every minute. "

" 'Teen Vogue' fortunately has proved you can have smart, political, and fashionable content delivered in one place, and you don't have to choose. "

" There will always be a measure of calculated risk-taking in manufacturing fame, especially in a deeply divided political climate. "

" I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact. "

" Beyonce's music is like lipstick or a decidedly tall pair of heels: It's empowering. "

Elaine Welteroth

Pair

Heels

" When 'Teen Vogue' started out, 'Teen Vogue' was an aspirational fashion magazine for fashion lovers. You know, it was the little sister to 'Vogue.' And over the years, we've realized that our mission was really to become more focused on making this an inclusive community that speaks to every kind of young person. "

" I joke that I've always had this sort of insatiable 'big sis' complex - which is odd given that I am the baby of the family with no sisters! It's the reason I have such a powerful desire to connect with girls and encourage them. So, it's a natural fit for me to have a job that's like the editorial version of an older sister to a million girls. "

Elaine Welteroth

Family

Job

" I think braids over all allow you to play with your identity a little bit and just have some fun and show off your creativity. "

" I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot. "

Elaine Welteroth

Learn

People

" I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet! "

" The evolution at 'Teen Vogue' is not a result of dinosaurs in a board room coming up with a strategy to reach the kids. "

" Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7. "

" There were times I was underestimated a lot. It gave me a unique benefit. The expectations were so low I could blow their head off. "

" Young people are craving something real, craving authenticity. "

" Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example. "

Elaine Welteroth

Pushed

Boss

" Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impression a lot less daunting, it's a really, really good hair day. "

" Personal style says so much about who you are. What you wear can entice different things from within you. "

" I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career. "

" Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps. "

" I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone. "

" I think the word 'woke' is now over. The first time I heard my mature, white dad use that term, I was like 'OK, this is done.' "

" My office is definitely an extension of my personality. I spend more time here than anywhere else, so it's important that it reflects my style and that it's an inspiring place to think - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time. "

" From what I see, people of color are being called on in a different way. We're being heard in a different way - louder. And I think it's such an exciting time. The power structure is being redefined, and we're redefining beauty with the stories that we're telling and the women we're showing on our covers. "

" I read everything, but particularly, growing up in a household where my mom was black and my dad was white, I remember really loving 'Ebony' and 'Essence.' Those magazines were the only place where I could see images of women who looked like me or my mom. "

Elaine Welteroth

Growing Up

Black

" As a young aspiring journalist, I felt I was put into a box. "

" It's fun to sniff and slather on beauty products, but the end goal is finding what appeals most to 'Teen Vogue' readers and reporting on it in the most compelling way. "

" As it's related to publishing, I think magazines really benefit from having a staff with a range of different perspectives and cultural references so that any reader can feel like there is someone on the masthead they can relate to, someone they can trust to speak up for them. It's great to see that idea being embraced more and more. "

" I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign. "

Elaine Welteroth

I Am

Social Media