Ann Shoket

Author of The Big Life (Penguin Random House)

Ann Shoket is a prominent author, keynote speaker, and “Next Generation Expert” who has spent her career redefining ambition and success for young leaders. As a media innovator, she successfully led two major young women’s brands to the number-one position across all platforms. During her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen (2007–2014), she steered the publication to record profitability and forged high-profile partnerships with the White House and major networks like MTV and The CW to champion young women’s leadership.

Recognized by Forbes as one of the “10 Most Powerful US Fashion Magazine Editors” and by Folio: as a “Top Woman in Media,” Shoket is a sought-after thought leader. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and The View, and served as a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model for four seasons. Her work focuses on social-impact campaigns that foster confidence and leadership in the next generation.

A graduate of New York University, Shoket began her professional journey as a reporter under Steven Brill at The American Lawyer. Today, she is a regular speaker at major conferences such as TEDx, SXSW, and the Pennsylvania Women’s Conference, consulting for corporations like Facebook and Edward Jones on how to engage and lead the workforce of the future. Her book, The Big Life, serves as a guide for young women to navigate the intersection of career, hustle, and personal fulfillment.

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Praise for The Big Life

“A guide for women in their 20s and 30s who are hungry for a job they love, a supportive network of friends, respect from their bosses, and partners who want all those things for them as badly as they do.”

“Ann has always seen the power and potential in young women. The Big Life helps make all our dreams closer than ever.”

“A new look at millennials and the way they value work and relationships—Ann Shoket’s new book, The Big Life, turns the tables on some common misconceptions.”