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" I don't think young people are prepared for the moment of reckoning at the end of college - if you even go to college - where you have to get off of the hamster wheel and decide, 'Wait, where do I go from here?' "

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" I don't believe in work-life balance. I think it's more about work-life integration because, increasingly, so much time of ours is spent doing work, so I've always wanted to dedicate my work life to having a social impact. "

Elaine Welteroth

Work

Impact

Life

" What I find is that when young people find a brand they relate to, that they feel speaks to them, they want it in every format they can get. "

" I started out as the assistant to the editor-in-chief at 'Ebony' magazine. She took me under her wing and gave me opportunities to take on bigger responsibilities very early on in my career. "

" Gotta admit, it's kind of nice being surrounded by amazing beauty products 24/7. "

" 'Teen Vogue' is so much more than just a magazine. It's so much more than just a website. It's so much more than social. It's really about the audience, and so we're going to continue to innovate and continue to find new ways of reaching this audience in meaningful ways. "

Elaine Welteroth

Find

New

" We don't see ourselves as liberal or conservative. We consider ourselves an outlet that addresses the issues that matter the most to our audience. "

" Turns out moonlighting as a model is harder than I thought! "

" Finding a store that sells synthetic hair in Kigali is easier than locating a Starbucks in New York City without Google Maps. "

" My office is definitely an extension of my personality. I spend more time here than anywhere else, so it's important that it reflects my style and that it's an inspiring place to think - although it's admittedly impossible to keep clean with a gazillion beauty products coming in and out all the time. "

" I think of our readers as young, conscious people. We can't underestimate how far-reaching our content is, especially these days. "

" 'Teen Vogue' fortunately has proved you can have smart, political, and fashionable content delivered in one place, and you don't have to choose. "

" As a teen, every major moment was preempted by a torturous, hours-long hair-straightening session. Sleek, silky strands made me feel prettier. And the truth is, I was completely clueless about how to deal with my curls! When they weren't flatironed into submission for special occasions, they were practically glued down with gobs of gel. "

Elaine Welteroth

Truth Is

Feel

" Nothing is as exciting - or as nerve-wracking - as being the new girl. Whether it's your first day of school or you're starting a dream job, if there's one thing that makes a first impression a lot less daunting, it's a really, really good hair day. "

" I grew up with social media. I am the boomerang queen. I enjoy this. I live this. The day I don't is the day I need to resign. "

Elaine Welteroth

I Am

Social Media

" Trump gets too much credit for 'Teen Vogue''s evolution. "

" I read everything, but particularly, growing up in a household where my mom was black and my dad was white, I remember really loving 'Ebony' and 'Essence.' Those magazines were the only place where I could see images of women who looked like me or my mom. "

Elaine Welteroth

Growing Up

Black

" Call me curl-crazed, but there's just something about a head full of waves that can command any room and make any outfit more interesting. "

Elaine Welteroth

Outfit

Waves

" I learned early on the magic of life is having a vision, having faith, and then going for it. "

" I had the chance to learn from some really talented people who have taught me a lot. "

Elaine Welteroth

Learn

People

" I've probably tried every curly-hair product on the planet! "

" I honestly think our readers are gonna save the world. "

" The life of an editor may seem all glam all the time, but there's nothing like schlepping through the city during a torrential downpour to put things in perspective. "

" The beauty industry is changing every minute. "

" I do think that the desire to permanently alter your body is triggered by this easy access to Photoshop on your phone. "

" Ethical fashion is the future of fashion. Gucci's decision to ban fur is a smart step in the right direction - for the environment, for animal rights, and for its massive base of young brand fans who will soon represent the largest consumer base in history. "

" Any major hair change comes with unpredictable and often unfiltered reactions. "

" I love so many different denim silhouettes, but I do love a denim onesie. I think you can't go wrong with a '70s-inspired, full-on head-to-toe denim moment. I also love high-waisted denim anything. "

" If you feel that it diminishes your intelligence to be asked about your fashion choices for an evening on the red carpet, so be it. "

" It's only shocking to the uninitiated that 'Teen Vogue' would have the audacity to be political and style-focused. "

" The next generation of luxury consumers are much more socially conscious, and they look to invest in brands that see the world the way they do. "