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Valerie Monroe

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Former Beauty Director at O, The Oprah Magazine / Editor at Ms., Redbook, Self, and Parenting Magazines

For nearly sixteen years Val was beauty director at O, The Oprah Magazine. She’s been an editor at Ms., Redbook, Self, and Parenting Magazines, among others, a contributing writer at Parents and Entertainment Weekly, and has written hundreds of articles on a wide range of topics for many national publications. Sjes considered an expert in the field. Because of her intimate connection with magazine readers through my monthly column at O, my extensive experience interviewing beauty experts, and my writing on the many aspects of the beauty culture.

She also publishes a popular Substack newsletter: How Not to Fu*k Up Your Face, philosophical and practical advice for anyone who’s ever looked into a mirror.

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March 30, 2023

How to Navigate & Challenge Beauty Standards // with Val Monroe & Debbie Saroufim

Val Monroe, former beauty editor for O, The Oprah Magazine and writer of the popular Substack newsletter How Not to F*ck Up Your Face, and Body Relationship Coach Debbie Saroufim, chat with host Carmelita Tiu about how to navigate beauty culture. We cover: The importance of diversifying what you see and media literacy The myth of “figuring it out” and having it all together Normalizing making informed choices Social media - the good, the bad, and how much time Debbie spends on it...
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March 16, 2023

Grappling with Beauty & Objectification // with Valerie Monroe and Debbie Saroufim

What woman hasn’t disliked part of her face at some point? My nose is too big. I don’t like my profile. My forehead is too big. I wish my lips were fuller. Val Monroe, former beauty editor for O, The Oprah Magazine and writer of the popular Substack newsletter How Not to F*ck Up Your Face, and Body Relationship Coach Debbie Saroufim, chat with host Carmelita Tiu about grappling with beauty standards, objectification, and how we can shift our perspectives as our bodies and faces change through...