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b'I first "met" Leslie Stephens when she 24 years old and newly hired at the lifestyle blog Cupcakes & Cashmere. She was introduced to us readers as an adventurous person with a multitude of interests. During her time at C&C, she created "The List" that came out every Monday. It became a must-read for recipe, music, movie, podcast and tv show recommendations. She organized events that connected the audience to the team at C&C. She also created the sponsored content that helped grow the brand.\\xa0\\nIn August, Leslie announced she was leaving her role as VP Content at Cupcakes & Cashmere to pursue her Master\'s Degree. "The List" has since evolved into her NEW newsletter "Morning Person", which is what you are missing in your inbox.\\xa0\\nI have been fortunate enough to create a personal relationship with Leslie through my interview with the brilliant writer Thao Thai. (listen to our chat here!) When that episode came out, I shared it with Leslie. In a massive act of generosity, she volunteered to help me with this podcast.\\xa0This act of generosity is a great example of her character, and testament to the fact that she is fueled by helping others.\\nIn this episode, we talk about why she left C&C to go back to school to study psychology, and how she is navigating all the feelings that come with such a huge career pivot. She shares why she decided to study social media addiction and eco-psychology through a social justice lens. We also talk about what she learned at C&C, capsule closets and what is currently on her nightstand.\\nShow Notes:\\nSign up for Morning Person here at www.morningpersonnewsletter.com\\nFollow Leslie on Instagram @LeslieSteph\\nFollow me on Instagram @flipflops_podcast\\nLeslie\'s Recommendations:\\nAmor Towles\\nJia Tolentino\\nSex Education\\nThe Alpinist\\nOn The Verge'