Welcome to Episode Four of Woman-Run, hosted by Wright Lindsey Jennings Public Relations and Marketing Director Rickie Smith. Rickie is joined by Mandy Richardson, Publisher of Soirée Magazine and Founder of the Women’s Leadership Symposium & Summits. Mandy shares lessons from her deadline‑driven publishing and events career, her leadership philosophy, and practical tips for building culture, balance, and community in business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Mandy pivoted from a student‑loan role during the 2008 federal program shutdown into a dynamic career in publishing and event management.
• The real difference between an editor’s role versus a publisher’s responsibilities—managing P&L, vision, and sales for ...