Editor of the World's First Self-Help Magazine on the Secrets to Success | Kerrie Lee Brown | Motivation | E34

About this episode

Kerrie Lee Brown shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to editor-in-chief of Success Magazine, discussing the meaning of success and the importance of storytelling.

Kerrie Lee Brown navigated a path from aspiring lawyer to the helm of one of America’s most iconic self-help publications. Facing the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape and the responsibility of leading Success Magazine into the modern era, Kerrie turned her love of stories and people into a career that amplifies voices, inspires entrepreneurs, and celebrates authentic success. In this episode, Kerrie shares her journey of resilience and leadership. She also breaks down what success really means, how to stay relevant in a changing world, and why your story can become your greatest strategy. In this episode, Tim and Kerrie discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:27) From Law Aspirations to Journalism (03:53) Discovery and Exploration in Early Career (04:53) Building Skills, Tools, and Attitude (08:20) Writing for 150+ Publications & Evolving Her Career (10:50) Leading Success Magazine Today (14:02) Redefining Success: Stories and Setbacks (16:05) Why Print Media Still Matters (19:13) How to Subscribe and Get the Magazine (20:22) Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders (22:28) Working With Competitors (25:50) Platforming Successful People Across Industries (28:37) Can You…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Storey

Guest: Kerrie Lee Brown

Topics covered

• self-help
• success
• leadership
• media
• resilience
• storytelling

Keywords

• self-help
• Success Magazine
• Kerrie Lee Brown
• leadership
• resilience
• storytelling
• media

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Success Magazine

Places: Canada

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