What to Expect
Fired? Laid off? Want to come back stronger than ever?
If your answer is YES, join us virtually with two bold women who were relieved of their jobs from In Style Magazine and WSJ magazine – authors Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill. We will discuss All the Cool Girls Get Fired, bold and funny - this is the ultimate comeback guide. What started as a moment of shock, anger and uncertainty became a movement: an indispensable user’s manual that’s full of practical information, as well as inspiring advice and personal stories from notable women who have lost their jobs. The authors will join us on Zoom so you can ask them questions directly.
All the Cool Girl's Get Fired helps readers navigate the unmooring process of finding yourself unemployed, untangling your identity with your work, and the “watch out world” mindset you need for your next job.
Many places have been hit particularly hard with layoffs, and with this event, we want to create space for anyone affected (cool girls and guys!) to share their stories and reap in the well earned wisdom of the authors.
Hosted by RevelEleven founder Joanie Parsons, whose own PR firm was born after a layoff became the unexpected spark to start over, and Rachel Hart, former editor of Seattle magazine and “cool girl” a couple of times over since leaving that post, the evening will feature a 50-minute virtual discussion with the authors followed by a Q & A session.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Duration: 1 hour
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST | Virtual
About the authors
Laura Brown:
Laura Brown is the founder of LB Media, and the chair of (RED)’s Creative Council. She sits on the boards of (RED), The Fashion Trust US, MeToo Movement, and Foot Soldiers Park, Selma. Previously, she was editor-in-chief of InStyle, executive editor of Harper’s Bazaar, and senior editor at W. She earned her BA in arts and communication from Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia. She lives in Manhattan with her husband.
Kristina O’Neill:
Kristina O’Neill is head of Sotheby’s Media and editor in chief of Sotheby’s Magazine. Previously, she served as editor-in-chief of WSJ Magazine, executive editor at Harper’s Bazaar, and worked at New York magazine and Time Out New York. O’Neill also serves on the board of Swedish fashion brand Toteme and is a City Meals ambassador. A graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, she serves on the Gallatin Alumni Council. O’Neill lives in Brooklyn with her family.
