2024 has long held a special place in my heart. When I was a rising magazine editor, I ran a campaign at CosmoGIRL Magazine called Project 2024. It was the year in which our youngest readers would be elligible to be President of The United States! It gives me chills to think about all those young women who are now crossing into their mid-30s and stepping fully into their power in the world! We interviewed the most powerful men and women in business and politics about their secrets of success so that our readers could follow in their footsteps. Project 2024 was a promise to those young women that they would inherit a future where EVERYTHING was possible. And I am still working every day to fulfill that promise for ALL women. The powerful work we are doing at TheLi.st to bring women and under represented leaders together to support each other’s success is part of that promise. The important research we are doing to uncover the roots of loneliness that are preventing women from stepping into greater positions of power is part of that promise. The initiative we are building to bring greater TOGETHERNESS into our lives so we can succeed to higher and higher heights is part of that promise. And while the reality of 2024 is different than the ideal we imagined back then, I am renewing that promise to help us all move closer to a future of possibility and a new dynamic of power that ensures we are all seen, supported and successful.
I have not been silent. I’ve been quiet. Focusing on the care of my family, friends and community. I’ve been thinking of all who are in fear, in pain, grieving. I am in solidarity with the people of Israel who are under attack, with concern for the people of Gaza who are under siege, and holding hope for peace for all. 💙
I had the honor of interviewing Barbara Walters when I was at CosmoGirl (swipe to see the thank you email she sent me—I keep it framed above my desk!). In that interview, Barbara’s said something that would become my mantra. I asked her What did you know now that you wish you knew when you were younger? She paused for a long beat and said “Don’t imagine your life now is the way it’s always going to be. You have no idea how interesting your life can be.” This is what we all need to remember—at every age. You have no idea what adventures are in store, what interesting turns are ahead, what opportunities you can unlock. Thank you Barbara for showing us how amazing a life can be. 🙏
I had the honor of interviewing Barbara Walters when I was at CosmoGirl (swipe to see the thank you email she sent me—I keep it framed above my desk!). In that interview, Barbara’s said something that would become my mantra. I asked her What did you know now that you wish you knew when you were younger? She paused for a long beat and said “Don’t imagine your life now is the way it’s always going to be. You have no idea how interesting your life can be.” This is what we all need to remember—at every age. You have no idea what adventures are in store, what interesting turns are ahead, what opportunities you can unlock. Thank you Barbara for showing us how amazing a life can be. 🙏
How it started! My first Australia Day in 2009! This Aussie and I had been dating a little more than a year. He’d taken me to Australia a few months earlier, we moved in together just a week before this photo was taken. Over the next 14 Australia Days together we’d celebrate two new apartments, two new babies, a couple of new jobs, a new book, a new business…but still the same love. This is what I meant when I talk about eyes lighting up!❤️🇦🇺 Cheers to the year ahead!
It’s funny to think about the pics that never ran. Here’s a little series of shots that I love, but didn’t make the ✂️ —sending ❤️ to the teams who made these shots happen! Final shots in stories. 1) @nytimes 📸 @kristaschlueter HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 2) @wsj for a story by @joannelipman 📸 @englishenglish HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 3) TheBigLife author photos 📸 @annemenke2 retouching ✨ by @montystilson
It’s funny to think about the pics that never ran. Here’s a little series of shots that I love, but didn’t make the ✂️ —sending ❤️ to the teams who made these shots happen! Final shots in stories. 1) @nytimes 📸 @kristaschlueter HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 2) @wsj for a story by @joannelipman 📸 @englishenglish HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 3) TheBigLife author photos 📸 @annemenke2 retouching ✨ by @montystilson
It’s funny to think about the pics that never ran. Here’s a little series of shots that I love, but didn’t make the ✂️ —sending ❤️ to the teams who made these shots happen! Final shots in stories. 1) @nytimes 📸 @kristaschlueter HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 2) @wsj for a story by @joannelipman 📸 @englishenglish HMU💄 @sadahsaltzman 3) TheBigLife author photos 📸 @annemenke2 retouching ✨ by @montystilson
This is the EARLY @taylorswift era! 2008 by @patrickmcmullan
The Big Life cover that could have been! Happy book bday to her! (I wish I still had that skirt!)
The new @esprit brand campaign is giving me all the feels! Sending love from 1984 Ann!
What a night celebrating @chloe_domont director of #fairplayfilm with @netflix x @theli_st 📸📸📸
You don’t have to tell us the answer, but how often do you feel lonely, isolated or disconnected in your job? For me, my highest career moments have also been my loneliest. It feels weird to say here where we’re all high-fives and filtered wins. But it’s true. I often felt competition from colleagues, weirdness from family, and dating was The Worst. My company, @theli_st has joined forces with @berlincameron @bsginsights for a research study on the impact on women’s work, relationships and health. The results are 🤯😳🤯😳 and I can’t wait to share them with you. If you’re at @sxsw next week, please join me for an event to talk about the Loneliness problem and the TOGETHERNESS Solution! Link in bio. And pls share! 🙏🙏
What was your favorite part of The Big Life? Her birthday is coming soon and we’re planning a party!! @wordbookstores
Happy Birthday to this icon! Roz Shoket, queen among queens, mother of warriors, patron saint of Scrabble and lover of chocolate. 👑
We are all lucky to be living in the time of @oprah ! Happy birthday—and many many many more to come! ✨✨✨ #oprah #birthday #sunday
Every New Year’s Day, I watch @imisaacmizrahi Unzipped—at the core, it’s a movie about finding inspiration, reinventing yourself, achieving the impossible, celebrating your roots, finding joy from friends and support from your team. Plus it’s part of the fashion fairy tale that made me want to be in magazines (when those were a thing. 🙃). I hope you’re finding your inspiration, joy and support for the year ahead! ❤️ #newpower #togetherness
Wishing everyone love, light and latkes! Happy Hanukkah!
#sxsw please join me TOMORROW, Sunday, March 12 at 9:30 am at THE EQUALITY LOUNGE @femalequotient we’re talking how to build community and togetherness in a lonely world. @jenbdasilva @berlincameron @juliaecollins @planetfwd @natlupatplay @bsginsights @aneverydayprincess
Today my baby is six! Happy birthday The Big Life!!
A year ago we started talking about #loneliness #women and #work. Our research shows that 53% of women feel lonely BECAUSE OF THEIR JOBS! The solution is #togetherness and #belonging…but it’s tricky to achieve—We’re working some Powerful solutions. And I’m tagging the team that have been my AMAZING partners in bringing this conversation to light and who have had my back at every turn. Who’s in your #togetherness team? @jenbdasilva @natlupatplay @susanmcp1 @chanelcjc @chanaewing @rpietrangelo @mkhid @juliedeloca
How do we find joy when things are HARD? Join me for this convo. Link to RSVP in bio!
You know those people who always show up for you? @kminshew of @themuse and @fairygodboss is one of those people for me. Over the last 10 (!) years we’ve gone from being cocktail party pals to supportive friends, to real live actual community! I’m honored to be in conversation with her about how you build your own support systems and community so you can SUCCEED! Link in bio to join us!
@annshoket and @theli_st hosted a screening for the edgy new @netflix thriller, #fairplaymovie. See what Li.sters had to say… Add “Fair Play” to your #Netflix queue starting TOMORROW, October 6. Did you see it? Let us know what you thought! 🎵: Brian McOmber 📸: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix #newmovies #netflixoriginal #netflixandchill
