Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Leap Academy with Ilana Golan

Ilana Golan

The Leap Academy Podcast with Ilana Golan is all about honest and inspiring conversations about what it really takes to leap to bigger things, amazing careers, and craft the life you want. Stories and tips you won't find anywhere else. Ilana speaks with some of the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers who created incredible careers, massive impact, built a reputation, and an extraordinary life. Together we discover the untold truths, the emotions, and important lessons that enabled them to reinvent themselves & leap.  We take our audience on a journey that will not only inspire but also teach concrete lessons on how to leap careers: fast-track to leadership, jump to entrepreneurship, build a personal brand, portfolio career, and much more.

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Stephanie Mehta never chased the CEO title. She chased the story. She built her career in some of the toughest newsrooms in the world, including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Fortune, and Vanity Fair, where credibility is earned line by line. Those same instincts eventually carried her beyond the newsroom and into leadership, leading her to the CEO seat at Mansueto Ventures, the company behind Fast Company and Inc. In this episode, Stephanie joins Ilana to share her journey from journalism student to leading iconic media brands, the challenges of stepping into executive leadership, and how to prioritize as a leader in an ever-changing industry. Stephanie Mehta is a journalist, business executive, and CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures, the media company that publishes Fast Company and Inc. magazines. She has held senior editorial roles at Fortune, Bloomberg, and Vanity Fair. In this episode, Ilana and Stephanie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (02:52) Stephanie's Early Career in Journalism (05:16) Challenges and Growth at the Wall Street Journal (10:35) Transitioning to Fortune Magazine (17:38) Reflecting on 14 Years at Fortune  (22:42) Taking a Break and Exploring New Opportunities (27:18) Becoming the CEO of Fast Company (35:37) How to Get Stories Published in Major Media (39:11) Rising Above the Noise in Business (42:01) How Stephanie Prioritizes as a CEO (45:26) How Careers are Changing in the Modern Era (49:31) The Impact of Immigrant Upbringing Stephanie Mehta is a journalist, business executive, and CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures, the media company that publishes Fast Company and Inc. magazines. She previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company and held senior editorial roles at Fortune, Bloomberg, and Vanity Fair. Stephanie is also the author of the Modern CEO newsletter, where she explores leadership, careers, and the future of work. Connect with Stephanie: Stephanie’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mehta-media-ceo  Resources Mentioned: Modern CEO Newsletter: https://www.fastcompany.com/section/modern-ceo  Leap Academy: LeapCon is the #1 Conference for Reinvention, Leadership & Career — a powerful 3‑day experience designed to help you unlock what’s next in your career and life. 📍 San Jose, CA 📅 Feb 26–28, 2025 If you’re ready to step into clarity, confidence, and bold action, this is your moment. 👉 Grab your ticket before doors close at leapacademy.com/leapcon

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