Nikki Ogunnaike joins Sali to tell the story of her career, one that’s landed her at the top of the masthead as the Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire. Prior to taking the helm over two years ago, Nikki stacked her resume with roles at some of the most prestigious fashion publications in the world: InStyle, Glamour, Elle, GQ, and Harper’s Bazaar among them.
Over the course of her career, she’s covered the major moves in the capital-F Fashion industry, dived deep into celebrity style, and is a certifiable shopping expert. Since stepping into her role at Marie Claire—and launching her own podcast, Nice Talk—Nikki has also become a leader on power: what it means and the women who wield it for good. She is certainly one, as well.
Today, she gives us a look at her over-decade-long career, including:
- having an expectation of excellence from a young age, as a first-generation Nigerian American.
- building a portfolio of work from one fashion publication to another…with some tough transitions along the way.
- learning about the New York elite and how the fashion industry is really just “a game at the end of the day.”
- why she actually didn't want to be an Editor-in-Chief.
- and, now that she is one, how she’s approaching her leadership role at a historic publication.
Plus, be sure to check out the January Marie Claire issue, featuring cover star Keke Palmer!
On Sali: Argent Double-Breasted Blazer, Soho Trouser, and Fine Polo
On Nikki: Argent Double-Breasted Crewneck Blazer
Hosted by Sali Christeson @salichristeson
Produced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbit
Edited by Ryan Woldoff
Theme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyema
Recorded at Podstream Studio @podstreamstudio
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