Fired Editors Launch Podcast Empire

Former high-profile magazine editors Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill are expanding their "Cool Girl" brand with the upcoming launch of "ALL THE COOL GIRLS," a multimedia podcast franchise. This new endeavor is a collaboration with In the Arena Studios, following the successful release of their book, "All the Cool Girls Get Fired," just six months prior. The duo, who previously held top editorial positions at major publications, decided to turn their shared experiences of career setbacks into a movement.

Brown and O'Neill aim to shift the narrative around job loss, promoting it as an opportunity for ownership and self-discovery. They are partnering with In the Arena Studios to broaden this conversation through their new podcast. Chris Corcoran, founder of In the Arena Studios, highlighted the importance of their mission, especially during a time of significant employment landscape changes. He praised their ability to create a brand that inspires others to "bet on themselves."

The "ALL THE COOL GIRLS" podcast, co-created by Brown, O'Neill, and Corcoran, is set to debut this spring. It will be available as a video series on YouTube and on all major podcast platforms, with weekly episodes centered on various themes and featuring influential guests. The franchise plans further expansion into additional programming, live events, and other content avenues.