Lindsay Peoples Wagner

One of the nation’s few Black female editors-in-chief and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, the Editor-in-Chief at The Cut, offers a profound perspective on women’s empowerment, marketing to GenZ, elevating your brand in the era of Black Lives Matter, hiring for diversity, and leading multi-million-dollar brands with an editorial mission centered on inclusivity.

Prior to assuming her role at The Cut, a New York Magazine style and culture site in 2021, Peoples Wagner was Editor-in-Chief at Teen Vogue -- the youngest editor-in-chief of a Condé Nast publication and one of the few Black journalists in leadership roles within the company. It was also during this period that she co-founded the Black in Fashion Council, an initiative that collaborates with the Human Rights Campaign to promote inclusivity of Black employees. Under Peoples Wagner's direction, the Council launched an Equality Index Score to evaluate companies across the fashion and beauty industries, as well as media entities that cover them.

Earlier in her career, Peoples Wagner contributed five years as an editor at both The Cut and New York Magazine, following her beginnings as a fashion market reporter at Style.com. During her first stint at The Cut, she authored the critically acclaimed article, "Everywhere and Nowhere: What It’s Really Like To Be Black And Work In Fashion," which gathered insights from over 100 people of color on diversity in the fashion industry.

Her accomplishments include winning the 2017 ASME Next award for magazine journalists under the age of 30 and being named in the Business of Fashion's BoF 500 in 2019. Additionally, she was recognized on the 2020 “Root 100” list of the most influential African Americans.

Peoples Wagner shares her personal and professional experiences, branding expertise, and leadership knowledge, providing honest, authentic advice that not only inspires but equips audiences with the insights and tools necessary to take action. Her contributions, particularly towards inclusivity in hiring practices and workplace diversity, spotlight her commitment to enhancing industry standards and corporate practices.