About this episode

The episode explores the business lessons from The Devil Wears Prada as it celebrates its 20th anniversary, featuring insights from industry insiders.

As The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters this weekend, Rapid Response explores the enduring business lessons inside the now 20-year-old original. Host Bob Safian is joined by two insiders who built their careers in the world the film depicts: Janice Min, CEO of The Ankler, and Sarah Ball, editor-in-chief of WSJ Magazine. Together they track how publishing, fashion and power have all shifted over the past two decades — and dig into what the original got right about ambition, success, and the bosses who shape us. Plus, shocking personal stories from the magazine industry, and why Miranda Priestly's management style wouldn't survive a week in 2026. Visit the Rapid Response website here:  https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Bob Safian

Guests: Janice Min, Sarah Ball

Topics covered

• business lessons
• publishing
• fashion
• power dynamics
• management styles
• ambition
• success

Keywords

• The Devil Wears Prada
• business lessons
• publishing
• fashion
• management style
• ambition
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ankler, WSJ Magazine

Books & works: The Devil Wears Prada

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