Marie Claire The Mogul Issue

In January of 2024, we launched our Money Issue. In it, we discussed the emotionally complicated situations that can arise while in pursuit of wealth, such as having to decide if financing one’s fertility is worth going into debt or the mental toll of entrepreneur life. This year, we’re taking our conversations around money a step further with the Mogul Issue, starring podcaster and media juggernaut, Alex Cooper. Much of Cooper’s story is well known. But now that, by most people’s standards—though perhaps not always her own—Cooper has made it, what comes next on the journey to building empires (yes, that’s plural for a reason)? Cooper fills me in. Elsewhere in the issue, we speak with Golloria George, whose TikTok “Darkest Shade” videos have undoubtedly come across your screen. Unafraid to call out the beauty industry when it falls short, the former South Sudanese refugee continues to not only pave her own path to financial freedom, but demand better from those around her. There’s a reason beauty founders like Hailey Bieber have reached out to George for her help. We also have stories that look into the invisible factors that go into helping land—and keep—a high-powered gig. You’ve heard of the concept of dressing for the job you want, but imagine having said job and nowhere near the wardrobe to match it. Enter a new wave of image consultants who are helping women dress the part. And while what it takes to become and last as a modern day mogul is often discussed behind closed doors, we got 50 successful women to share the power pick that makes their lives easier. I hope you’re not only inspired by, but learn from, this collection of stories. Enjoy this issue!

Alex Cooper IS bUILDING eMPIRES (Yes, Plural)

The entrepreneur on creating something new, trusting her instinct while overcoming insecurities, and what everyone gets wrong about women in media.

50 Powerful Women Share Their Power Picks

We asked some of the most successful and stylish professionals we know to tell us about the one item they can’t live without.

Golloria George Will Always Be An Influencer

No matter what happens to TikTok, the beauty creator is betting on something bigger than any social media platform—herself.

Are These Stylists The Secret to Leveling Up Your Career?

Power looks different in 2025. A new wave of image consultants are helping women dress the part.

Hoda Kotb Had Her Dream Job—Then Decided to Walk Away

For the TODAY show co-anchor, turning 60 changed her perspective of what was possible personally and professionally.

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Alex Cooper Is Building Empires (Yes, Plural)

Letter from the Editor

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Nikki Ogunnaike

50 Powerful Women Share Their Power Picks

Hoda Kotb Had Her Dream Job—Then Decided to Walk Away

Golloria George Will Always Be An Influencer

Are These Stylists the Secret to Leveling Up Your Career?

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