Today we look into the world of beauty journalism with esteemed guest Linda Wells, founder of Allure magazine.Linda shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from her career, discussing the creation and impact of Allure, the innovative approach to beauty journalism, and significant milestones such as early celebrity covers and the introduction of investigative beauty articles. We cover the evolution of beauty standards, the integration of wellness into beauty, and the essentials of impactful magazine editorial. Listeners are treated to personal anecdotes, industry insights, and reflections on the lasting effects of Linda’s pioneering work in the beauty editorial world.Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. For photos and more details on the series, follow:Under the Cover Podcast on InstagramSubstack at Under the Cover.