Unveiling the Astonishing Next Move of ‘Stalin in High Heels’

Tina Brown shares her shocking experiences of working with Harvey Weinstein during the short-lived Talk magazine. Despite now being a convicted sex offender and in jail, Weinstein’s behavior during conference calls was notorious. Brown recalls how he would make participants wait for lengthy periods before bursting onto the call with yelling and wild accusations.

While Brown was unaware of Weinstein’s abusive activities at the time, she emphasizes the negative impact of working with such individuals. She also highlights the prevalence of sexual harassment in the media industry, although she acknowledges that there is now greater awareness and vigilance surrounding the issue.

The editor has to be the one in charge. For a woman, that’s always more difficult

During her own career, Brown encountered subtle forms of belittlement based on her gender. Additionally, as the editor of Vanity Fair, she discovered that the male editor of GQ was paid more than her. Brown sought the assistance of a prominent literary agent to rectify the situation, resulting in her salary being doubled. Despite these challenges, Brown is encouraged by the increasing presence of women in positions of power within the industry.

While progress has been made, women still face “microaggressions” and unconscious bias in the workplace, according to Brown. She visited the UK earlier this year to co-host the Truth Tellers summit, which honored her late husband, Sir Harold Evans, a prominent newspaper editor.

We all knew there were hours when we didn’t want to be bothered. But we always knew we’d still do our work. And we would do it in our own way

When Brown became the editor of Vanity Fair at the age of 29, she brought a sense of boldness and ambition, determined to make her mark on the magazine. Known for her strong leadership and the publication’s iconic front covers, Brown’s editorial style earned her the nickname “Stalin in high heels.” She has no regrets about her approach, but acknowledges the unique challenges faced by women in positions of authority.

Brown emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and family, recounting how she and her female colleagues would manage their responsibilities both at home and in the office. She also discusses her involvement in creating live events called Women in the World, which brought together influential women, including Hillary Clinton.

Reflecting on her career, Brown acknowledges the decline of traditional magazines as a dominant force in media. However, she believes that digital journalism presents new opportunities for investigative reporting, which is crucial amid the current challenges facing journalism.

Overall, Brown remains passionate about the importance of journalism, freedom, and democracy, and the vital role that investigative journalism plays in society.