Looks like there more barriers have been broken in the publication world as Condé Nast hired its first-ever African-American editor-in-chief, Keija Minor at Brides and the now, Elaine Welteroth (the new Beauty and Health Director), is moved on up at Teen Vogue. This is totally inspiring for people of color working the ranks up in the beauty and fashion industry.
Although her shift from Glamour to Teen Vogue, her job requirements includes writing, editing, shooting, market work and covering all the social networks–however she will now be spouting advice to teens and dealing with the business side of publishing thanks to that “director” title. A position as such is not only inspiring, but also allow publications to display diversity amongst cultural differences. It’s always great to see ideas from alternate approach.
According to Fashionista.com, she quoted, “We live in a multi-cultural world, so embracing diversity is important in every industry”. “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.”
Kudos to her! With her significant number of followings via Twitter and Instagram, Its without a doubt she’s going to exceed beyond expectation.
Whenever I hear stories like this, I feel like its very important to remind people to have faith. In martial arts, I learned its essential to keep the mind, body and spirit as one while executing a task (or challenge). Let your aspirations become a vessel to build opportunities for others despite the society may believe.
“Iron Will”
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