Marie Claire The Power Issue

Almost two years ago, when I first took on the role of editor in chief here at Marie Claire, the 2023 Power Issue was my first. I was three months in, not resoundingly sure where to start but positive I was on a mission to make Marie Claire feel like a group chat of your most ambitious friends. A destination where conversations around power, purpose, and style play out with ease and are led by women in various stages of life. Women like Marsai Martin, who has gone from child star to CEO by the age of 20, and our cover star, actress, writer, and producer Natasha Lyonne. Power, as we know, plays out in so many areas of our lives. But the concept can be complicated, especially for women. For some it may come down to the fashion and beauty choices we make. For others, the freedom to do business on your own terms. “I think when we talk about a woman stepping into her power, it does look something like this,” Lyonne tells writer Jessica M. Goldstein. “You’ve got to get on the front lines.” I must agree. Join us, won’t you?

The Art of Being Natasha Lyonne

In an industry that feels like it's ruled by the algorithm, the actress skips people-pleasing to follow her gut instinct.

From Child Star to CEO, Marsai Martin Is Just Getting Started

She made history at 14. Now the actress and exec is defining success on her own terms, one audacious idea (and one very cool cookout) at a time.

19 Work Bag Recommendations from the Most Successful Women We Know

The carry-alls that clock in and out for 12-hour days in the office, school pickups, and everything in between.

Commandeer Everyone's Attention With a "Beast Mode" Perfume

TikTok’s latest obsession is not for the faint of heart.

Danielle A. Scruggs Noticed Black Female Directors Were Being Overlooked—She Decided to Change That

While working a full-time job, the Chicago-based photojournalist started the digital library Black Women Directors to honor Black women and nonbinary filmmakers.

table of contents

The Art of Being Natasha Lyonne

Letter from the Editor

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Nikki Ogunnaike

From Child Star to CEO, Marsai Martin Is Just Getting Started

19 Work Bag Recommendations from the Most Successful Women We Know

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Commandeer Everyone's Attention With a "Beast Mode" Perfume

Danielle A. Scruggs Noticed Black Female Directors Were Being Overlooked—She Decided to Change That