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" 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. "

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" We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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" 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. "

" My mom used to call me 'Oprah' because I was always in a corner crying with somebody. I've always been attracted to storytelling around women's lives. "

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

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" 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'm in a generation where MAC is the reigning brand for a lot of women - black, white, and other. "

" 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.' "

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

" It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused. "

" Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

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

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

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

" Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history. "

" I think we speak to a certain mindset, and it's about, you know, inspiring people who are progressive thinkers who want to see change. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel. "

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