Saying What We're Afraid to with Founder R29 & A Tiny Apt. Christene Barberich
This week I spoke with the iconic writer and editor Christene Barberich. I first knew of her as the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Refinery29 . I’ve loved her work for years, through R29, her own writing, and the podcast she hosted for many years called Unstyled , so when recent guest Erika Veurink connected us, I was thrilled. We spoke about starting R29 and what that time was like, reflecting on some of her best interviews with everyone from Linda Rodin to Jenny Slate . She also talked about leaving her role there and the excitement of new beginnings. At the root of her newest project, A Tiny Apt. , is how the right environment fosters growth, creativity, safety and vulnerability, particularly as that relates to big dramatic change and leaps of faith. She discussed the changes she’s been navigating: becoming a mom later in life; the double standard of aging especially as it relates to work; how she’s redefining success and ambition as she enters this new era of her work and life. I loved getting to talk to her and I’m eager for her to return. Let us know if you listen! Show notes: - Find Christene on the Web | Instagram - Unstyled podcast | A Tiny Apt. substack - Find me on IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout | Substack - A couple spots left in the Creative Clinic : book a call with me here - Check out the Let It Out Kits | Write Kit | Talk Kit Waitlist - More on Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist If you liked this episode, try out from the archive: Episode 452 Long Live: Erika Veurink Is Here (Part 1 of 2)