72. Liz Plosser, Women's Health Editor in Chief

72. Liz Plosser, Women's Health Editor in Chief

“This notion of balance is this unrealistic thing we’re all striving toward. If you allow yourself to know that and believe that, it takes some of the pressure off.” —Liz Plosser

When you picture an editor in chief of a major women’s magazine, your mind probably goes right to Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada fame. Now picture the opposite — someone brilliant, kind, caring, and passionate in the most upbeat, positive way — and you have Women’s Health editor in chief Liz Plosser. Liz was named EIC of Women’s Health at the beginning of 2018, and her rise to the role wasn’t fueled by fate. Liz, who grew up in Kansas City, MO, worked her marathoning booty off to get to where she is today. After starting out as an investment banking analyst, Liz followed her dreams (literally) and moved into publishing. She started out at Self, and rose through the ranks at Time Out Chicago, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Canyon Ranch, SoulCycle, and more. On this episode, Liz discusses the challenges and perks of her job, talks about being a busy mom of three, and shares why she’s proud to be a “nice girl.” Enjoy, and wish Liz luck before she lines up at the start of the Popular Brooklyn Half next weekend!

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What you’ll get on this episode:

  • Liz answers: Was being the editor in chief of a women’s magazine always the goal? (2:45)
  • Why Liz traded investment banking for publishing, and what that transition was like (8:25)
  • The career moves Liz made that led her to her current role as editor in chief of Women’s Health — including the decision to leave New York City for a while (11:30)
  • Liz’s take on whether the publishing industry is a catty, cutthroat one or a place where mentors and nice girls are easy to come by (20:55)
  • What it was like getting the call (22:25)
  • What Liz says makes Women’s Health so special, and whether she was nervous about stepping into the EIC role (24:45)
  • The words, phrases, stories, and topics Liz and her team are avoiding, and the changes Liz has started implementing at WH (26:30)
  • What Liz is doing to make Women’s Health different (29:20)
  • The types of stories that get Liz most excited (33:40)
  • The types of people Liz wants to hire, plus more career advice (43:20)
  • Liz talks about meeting her husband, having three kids, and becoming a runner, plus where her relationship with running is at right now (44:45)

What we mention on this episode:

Women’s Health

University of Chicago

Time Out Chicago

Seventeen

Cosmopolitan

Team in Training

Lucy Danziger

Self

Princeton University

ASME

Canyon Ranch

Joanna Coles

Hearst

Marie Claire

Joyce Chang

Conde Nast

SoulCycle

Well+Good

Rodale

Amy Keller Laird

How Not to Get Pregnant via Cosmopolitan

SLT

Popular Brooklyn Half

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03. Alison Desir, Founder of Harlem Run

03. Alison Desir, Founder of Harlem Run

Alison Desir is a runner, writer, and blogger, and is the founder of Harlem Run. She was the driving force behind the recent Run 4 All Women, a run from Harlem to Washington, D.C., that raised more than $100,000 for Planned Parenthood. Alison is also the creator of the Harlem One Miler, which is in its third year and will expand to Detroit, MI, later this year. Alison and I talked about how running helped her through a period of depression, how she created Harlem Run, which now boasts 250 people at its workouts, and what her plans and goals are for the Harlem One Miler. Follow Alison: Twitter: powderedfeet Instagram: powderedfeet Blog: http://www.powderedfeet.com Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com 2:20: Harlem Run: http://www.harlemrun.com/ 3:30: Team in Training: http://www.teamintraining.org/ 4:00: Rock 'N' Roll San Diego: http://www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego/ 12:20: Follow Amir: https://www.instagram.com/alacrityamir/ 12:45: Follow Mary Arnold: https://www.instagram.com/maryarnold79/ 13:15: Meet Kai: http://www.harlemrun.com/bios/ 16:40: Harlem United: https://www.harlemunited.org/ 17:00 Harlem One-Miler: https://harlem1miler.com/ 23:00: Run 4 All Women: https://www.gofundme.com/4Women4AllWomen 27:50: AM Joy Clip: http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/women-run-to-march-for-planned-parenthood-860218435670 32:40: Finish Line Physical Therapy: http://finishlinept.com/ 45:00: Project Start: https://www.instagram.com/psyougotthis/ 45:00: Candice Huffine: https://www.instagram.com/candicehuffine/ 1:00:00: Mary Wittenberg: https://www.instagram.com/marywruns/ Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

9 Feb 20171h 3min

02. Brian Cristiano — Being Married to Someone with Crohn's Disease

02. Brian Cristiano — Being Married to Someone with Crohn's Disease

Brian Cristiano is the founder and CEO of BOLD Worldwide, a sports advertising agency in New York City, and the host of the Sports Marketing Huddle podcast. He’s also my husband! So on this episode, we talk about what it’s like living with—and loving—someone with Crohn’s disease. I’ve had a few rough flares during our time together, so I picked Brian’s brain to get his perspective on what it’s like being on the other side of the bathroom door. Follow Brian: Instagram: briancristiano Twitter: brian_cristiano Sports Marketing Huddle podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-marketing-huddle/id1135417163?mt=2 BOLD Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com Run for the Rabbit Announcement: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/04/22/im-running-for-the-rabbit/ Meet Brian: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/09/28/meet-my-handsome-friend/ 5:00: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America: http://www.ccfa.org/ 9:30: 2011 Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/05/21/brooklyn-half-marathon-recap/ 20:00: 10-Day Juice Cleanse: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2013/04/04/this-is-an-opportunity-not-a-punishment/ 20:00: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead: http://www.fatsickandnearlydead.com/ 47:00: Probiotics: https://www.natren.com/healthy-trinity.html 57:00: Roomba Scooba: https://www.amazon.com/iRobot-Scooba-Floor-Scrubbing-Robot/dp/B00IO9U06I Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

9 Feb 201759min

01. Ultramarathoner Emily Halnon

01. Ultramarathoner Emily Halnon

Emily Halnon is an ultramarathoner who lives in Eugene, OR. After completing an Ironman and running a 3:08 marathon several years ago, Emily decided to make the shift from road races to trail running and ultras. She has since run a handful of 50-mile races and three 100-milers. Emily and I met in 2011 after following each other on Twitter and reading each other’s blogs for a while. (Internet friends are the best friends!) She was living in D.C. at the time and paced me to my own marathon PR in 2012 before moving cross-country to set up shop in Eugene. Emily and I talked about everything from first marathons and ultramarathon aid stations (and all the yummy snacks you can enjoy mid-race) to writing, blogging, and our favorite Celine Dion songs. Follow Emily: Twitter: emilysweats Instagram: emilysweats Blog: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/ Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com 3:00: National Half Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/03/27/national-half-marathon-recap/ 5:00: Manchester City Marathon Recap: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2012/11/06/from-413-to-351-my-manchester-city-marathon-recap/ 6:30: Alison’s First 20-Mile Run: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2011/08/14/ali-emily-sweat-all-over-the-nations-capital/ 10:00: Follow Emily’s mom on Instagram! @andyjha 14:00: Emily’s Ironman Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2011/07/ironman-lake-placid-race-report.html 20:00: Emily’s Eugene Marathon PR Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2012/04/eugene-marathon-race-report.html 24:00: Javelina Jundred: http://aravaiparunning.com/network/javelinajundred/ 27:40: Pine to Palm Recap: http://www.sweatonceaday.com/2014/09/pine-to-palm-100.html 41:00: Wilder Running & Writing Retreat: http://www.wilderrunning.com/ 46:30: Blue Apron Review: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/2015/08/26/i-finally-tried-blue-apron/ 56:00: Cascade Crest 100: http://www.cascadecrest100.com/ 58:40: Meghan Arbogast: https://runningmegleg.com/ Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

9 Feb 20171h 2min

00. Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show

00. Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show

Welcome to the Ali on the Run Show — your best running buddy! This is a podcast where we talk about working hard, running hard, and doing whatever it takes to break a physical and mental sweat. I’m your host, Ali Feller, and I’m a writer and editor in New York City. I write about health and fitness for Women’s Health, Self, Shape, Allure, Fitness, and more, and am the former editor in chief of Dance Spirit magazine. I also blog at Ali on the Run, which is what inspired this podcast. Every week on this show, we’ll cover everything from marathon training and yoga to mental health and wellness. Bring us along on your next run — I’ll do my best to leave you feeling excited, inspired, and ready to pick up the pace along the way. Show Notes: Follow Ali: Instagram: aliontherun1 Twitter: aliontherun1 Blog: Ali on the Run (aliontherunblog.com) Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

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