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" 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. "

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Elaine Welteroth

Creativity

Think

Fun

" I don't think young people are prepared for the moment of reckoning at the end of college - if you even go to college - where you have to get off of the hamster wheel and decide, 'Wait, where do I go from here?' "

" I learned early on the magic of life is having a vision, having faith, and then going for it. "

" I think my style is a mix of quirky, eclectic, bright, and fun, with a really sophisticated feminine silhouette. "

" What is unusual is not always threatening. What is different is not necessarily strange. "

" Besties Adwoa Aboah and Cara Delevingne have lot in common. They are both beautiful It Brits with impressive modeling chops - and matching half-heart tattoos that symbolize their unbreakable bond. "

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

" Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution. "

" There's this moment happening in our culture where the power of the audience and the influence that people of color have is undeniable at this point. "

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

" Practicing free speech on an open platform is a perilous path for any public figure, and there are no get-out-of-jail free passes in the court of public opinion. "

" 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

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

" The next generation of luxury consumers are much more socially conscious, and they look to invest in brands that see the world the way they do. "

" We live in a multi-cultural world, so embracing diversity is important in every industry. "

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

Elaine Welteroth

Pushed

Boss

" 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. "

" 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. "

" It was so fun to see my hair all brushed out - it looked like caramel-flavored cotton candy! "

Elaine Welteroth

Hair

Candy

" I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world. "

" If you feel that it diminishes your intelligence to be asked about your fashion choices for an evening on the red carpet, so be it. "

" 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. "

" I stay current and draw inspiration from Fashion Week in New York as well as just by scrolling through Instagram. The runways are always a good sign of what's to come, but I also get tons of ideas from real girls on the street. "

" Bey's mantra isn't about putting on airs or makeup. For that matter, what makes Beyonce Beyonce is that thing we can all wake up with: confidence. "

Elaine Welteroth

Matter

Wake Up

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

" 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. "

" Not gonna lie - having a personal glam squad is pretty amazing. "

" 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. "

" I think of our readers as young, conscious people. We can't underestimate how far-reaching our content is, especially these days. "