Podcast 2025 Ally Portee Podcast 2025 Ally Portee

Episode 97: The Truth About Being A Fashion Contributor

In this episode, Ally discusses the challenges and realities of being a contributor in the journalism industry, particularly in fashion.

In this episode, Ally discusses the challenges and realities of being a contributor in the journalism industry, particularly in fashion. She emphasizes the instability of the media landscape, the burnout faced by full-time staff, and the importance of viewing contributions as supplemental work rather than a primary income source. I also highlight the potential of platforms like Substack and YouTube for writers to build their own brands and monetize their work more effectively.

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Podcast 2025 Ally Portee Podcast 2025 Ally Portee

Episode 65: Yi-Hwa Hanna Shares Her Thoughts On The State Of Media

Yi-Hwa Hanna is an author and editor of a Middle East edition of a leading global travel magazine brand, based in Dubai. In this episode she talks about her journey in media, how to navigate through the rough media climate, and the ways to pitch to an editor.

Yi-Hwa Hanna is an author and editor of a Middle East edition of a leading global travel magazine brand, based in Dubai. Her words have been published in a range of top-tier international and regional publications over the past 20 years, including Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Business Traveller, Grazia, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Etihad Inflight, and many others. She’s also an award-winning writer having won the 2023 Emirates LitFest Writing Prize. Her writing knowledge spans from lifestyle, fashion, beauty, technology, and business. In this episode she talks about her journey in media, how to navigate through the rough media climate, and the ways to pitch to an editor.

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