Katie Drummond: Making headlines
Find the topics we covered, the links to the things we talked about, and more
This week on the pod we are hanging out with Wired Magazine’s boss in charge of it all: Katie Drummond. We talk about growing up in Calgary and her college years marked by straight-edge veganism and an intense work ethic following her mother's sudden death. We also cover her career trajectory from intern to global editorial director at Wired. This chat touches on Katie’s approach to work-life balance, her supportive husband Carl, and how they navigate parenting their daughter with a focus on love, support, and acceptance. If you like funny stories about how people find each other and fall in love, this is really a good one for you.
Sadly for Katie, this was recorded remotely, so no baked goods - vegan or otherwise - for her and the family! They’ll just have to come to LA to collect those.
Read on for the play by play and some links.
PLAY BY PLAY:
01:32 Introducing Katie Drummond: A Journalism Powerhouse
02:07 Life in LA vs. New York
03:13 Reconnecting with Old Friends: Dating Stories
04:04 Katie's Childhood: From Anxious Kid to Teen Rebel
06:35 Academic Pressure and Teenage Years
09:11 Discovering a Passion for Writing
17:30 College Life: Intensity and Transformation
23:43 Early Career Moves: From Canada to New York
30:09 Transition to Management
31:28 Career Growth and Challenges
32:06 Joining Vice and Wired
33:59 Personal Life and Meeting Carl
40:26 Parenting and Career Balance
47:43 Reflections on Parenting
52:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
LINKS TO THINGS:
Instagram: @mutha.life
Read Katie’s interview with Bobbi Althoff for Wired.
New York Times’ piece on Katie and her appointment at Wired.
Music by: Ronen Landa, https://ronenlanda.com/