Ariel Foxman on Knowing When to Leave the Party, the Value of Your Reputation, and Using Your Voice Responsibly on Social Media

Ariel Foxman is a writer, editor, and content developer with over two decades of experience and a thorough understanding of what makes a story compelling, journalistic, and ultimately memorable. Currently, he consults with luxury retail clients on their content and brand messaging strategy and pens ABBAPAPA, a mission to support fathers and non-traditional families, born of his experience as a new gay Dad. In addition, he is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, with his words also gracing the pages of countless other titles. Ariel has an impressive track record helping lifestyle and fashion brands tell their stories effectively. He has a talent for giving people what they want and expect from a brand in new and innovative ways, giving them what they don't yet know they want and finding ways to place the brand in surprising and delightful new spaces. As the former editor-in-chief and only male editor of InStyle, he led the brand to earn numerous awards and distinctions. Ariel is also a powerful voice and board member for GLAAD and has been recognized by his peers, listed on BofF's Fashion 500, Out Magazine's Annual Power List, and The Advocate. In this episode, Ariel shares his story with impactful lessons on when to recognize when a role or environment is not serving you or your goals. We also discuss the importance of not letting anyone slow down your innovation, what it means to leave a monolithic brand and pave a new and exciting road on your own, knowing that you have that experience behind you to guide the way.