Jill Manoff
Taking risks and betting on herself has allowed Jill Manoff to pave her own way in media. This Missouri native currently serves as the Editor in Chief of Glossy, the media brand that explores the evolution of fashion and beauty through the lens of digital and technology. Before joining Glossy, Jill was the editor of Glam.com and searsStyle. Jill shares that in her journey towards finding the right job “I knew I had this creative passion for fashion.” It would be this sense of clarity that would serve as her cornerstone and propel her forward in seeking out opportunities in media that would eventually lead her to San Francisco and New York. It’s been several years since she took on her first job in media, eventually working her way up to editor at different brands. What she’s learned since is that “you shouldn’t put limits on yourself for any reason. If you work hard, you can compete in any arena.” Working hard, and having fun, she most definitely is.
Paula Pontes
From her role as the former Senior Vice President & Global General Manager of GLAMGLOW, the “instant Hollywood glow” Estee Lauder brand, to her leadership roles at L Brands (think Victoria’s Secret), Paula has focused on getting stuff done. Here, Paula shares some of the motivators that have propelled her to live and work in various countries, why it’s important to accept change, and why reflecting on your experiences is key. Ultimately, it’s her comfort with ambiguity that has allowed her to have a varied career path. Not to mention, “relationships and a little bit of luck play a big role in your life and career'' too.