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Doing The Most
How Iliza Shlesinger Gets It Done
The comedian on her travel essentials, new Netflix special, and approach to work-life balance.
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By
Brittany Stephanis
doing the most
Oct. 30, 2019
Gloria Steinem Just Wanted to Pay Her Bills
The feminist icon on ambition, insults, and making rent in New York.
By
Charlotte Cowles
in her shoes
Oct. 29, 2019
A Gallery Owner on Dressing for the Image-Obsessed Art World
“There’s always pressure to look perfectly put-together — more so when you’re not a sample size.”
By
Diana Tsui
how i get it done
Oct. 28, 2019
How I Get It Done: Actress and Activist Laverne Cox
“I’m living the dream I had 20 years ago, when you didn’t even see transgender people on television unless they were being ridiculed.”
By
Charlotte Cowles
Oct. 25, 2019
How
Hadestown
’s Eva Noblezada Gets It Done
With the help of coffee, sleep, and Billie Eilish.
By
Brittany Stephanis
doing the most
Oct. 25, 2019
‘Never Delete Anything’: 25 Famous Women Share Advice on Managing Email
Inbox tips from Marie Kondo, Nina Garcia, Shonda Rimes, and more.
By
Julie Ma
ambition
Oct. 23, 2019
The Motivating Power of Staying Pissed Off
CEO Sallie Krawcheck on bad bosses, getting fired, and why it pays to stay angry.
By
Charlotte Cowles
in her shoes
Oct. 22, 2019
How an Opera Star Dresses for Work
J’Nai Bridges will be making her Metropolitan Opera debut as Nefertiti this November.
By
Diana Tsui
how i get it done
Oct. 21, 2019
How I Get It Done: Angelica Nwandu, Founder and CEO of The Shade Room
“My assistant has to lie and tell me my meeting is an hour earlier for me to be on time. So I just leave that in her hands.”
By
Allison P. Davis
in her shoes
Oct. 18, 2019
How a High-Profile Event Planner Dresses for Work
Colleen Kennedy Cohen counts Cartier and Gwyneth Paltrow among her clients.
By
Diana Tsui
doing the most
Oct. 17, 2019
It’s Never Too Late: 25 Famous Women on Starting Over in a New Career
Victoria Beckham, Janet Mock, Elizabeth Warren, and more famous women on starting over in a new career.
By
Julie Ma
Oct. 16, 2019
How
The Daily Show
’s Dulcé Sloan Gets It Done
From performing at
The Daily Show
to comedy clubs and everything in between.
By
Liz Rowley
doing the most
Oct. 15, 2019
This Utterly Pointless Game Soothes My Ego
When all else fails, at least I can peel a tiny spinning fruit.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
how i get it done
Oct. 14, 2019
How I Get It Done: Writer and Activist Naomi Klein
“I feel a genuine terror about how little time we have. So I go hard.”
By
Bridget Read
ambition
Oct. 11, 2019
I Love to Win: 25 Famous Women on Being the Best
Megan Rapinoe, Sally Field, Whoopi Goldberg on how good it feels to be at the top.
By
Julie Ma
Oct. 11, 2019
How Rachel Zoe Gets It Done
The designer and stylist juggles everything from motherhood to fashion week.
By
Brittany Stephanis
doing the most
Oct. 9, 2019
‘Turning 40 and Having Twins Made Me a Better Comedian’
Actress Michelle Buteau on why she’s finally hitting her stride.
By
Charlotte Cowles
in her shoes
Oct. 8, 2019
How a Sports Documentary Filmmaker Dresses for Work
Kely Nascimento-Deluca loves wrap dresses and sneakers.
By
Diana Tsui
how i get it done
Oct. 7, 2019
How I Get It Done: Rent the Runway Co-founder Jenny Fleiss
The start-up veteran is a master multitasker.
As told to
Sarah Spellings
doing the most
Oct. 4, 2019
25 Famous Women on Making Tough Choices
Lena Waithe, Shonda Rhimes, Sonia Sotomayor, and other powerful women talk about laying down the law.
By
Julie Ma
Oct. 3, 2019
How YouTuber Hannah Hart Gets It Done
The OG YouTuber shares her daily routines, her approach to time management, and shares a recipe from her forthcoming cookbook.
By
Liz Rowley
doing the most
Oct. 2, 2019
Have I Run Out of Ambition?
And how can I get it back?
By
Katie Heaney
in her shoes
Oct. 1, 2019
How to Dress for Work When You’re Always Traveling
Airbnb’s Janaye Ingram is a packing expert.
By
Diana Tsui
how i get it done
Sept. 30, 2019
How I Get It Done: Artist Marilyn Minter
The artist on jealousy, self-doubt, and ignoring criticism.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
ambition
Sept. 27, 2019
Who Does Donatella Versace Look Up To?
Twenty-five famous women on the people who inspire them.
By
Julie Ma
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