What does it really take to lead TIME Magazine?

In this episode of 30 Years in 30 Minutes, Michael Oved sits down with Nancy Gibbs – legendary journalist, bestselling author, and the first female Editor-in-Chief of TIME Magazine.

Nancy shares the real secrets behind leadership, ambition, career growth, and building a life you actually want – not just chasing titles for their own sake.

We dive into her journey from shy intern to the top of one of the world’s most iconic news organizations, the lessons she learned about writing, leading, and staying true to your values, and her advice for anyone looking to build a successful, meaningful career.

If you're curious about journalism, leadership, storytelling, or simply how to climb the right ladder, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

🎙 Topics we cover:
- How to build a meaningful career, not just a flashy one
- Why curiosity is more important than ambition
- The secret to leading creative teams without ego
- How to survive and thrive in journalism today
- Advice for young writers and future leaders

Sports executive and serial entrepreneur David Meltzer became a millionaire at 24, a multimillionaire by 32, and then lost it all, only to gain it back a couple years later. In this episode, he opens up about how hitting rock bottom led to the most meaningful transformation of his life. We talk about his early obsession with money, the moment everything came crashing down, and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild with purpose. David shares how to find happiness in the grind, the power of asking for help, and why your biggest setbacks might just be your greatest gifts. This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with lessons on wealth, humility, and fulfillment from someone who’s lived both extremes.

Bio: David is the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute; founder of David Meltzer Enterprises, Chairman of the Unstoppable Foundation; Chief Chancellor of JA Worldwide; Host of the Playbook Podcast; Executive Producer of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch; co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing; and CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment.

How did Gayle Perry rise to the top of the fashion world? What challenges did she face along the way, and what did she learn from them? What is the key to her success, and what advice would she give to those looking to have a successful career in fashion and media?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Gayle Perry, a fashionista, personal stylist, interior designer and arbiter of all things style. She is the force behind the large and ever-growing Instagram and social media platform @gaylestyle, which boasts around 500,000 followers. She is also the creator of the #gayletuck, #gayletie and #gayleroll, style tips that help women and men look their best, feel their most confident, and be their most productive selves.

She discusses never-heard-before stories of how she got her job, what her biggest regrets are, and what advice she would give to anyone looking to break into the fashion world. Listen now for an exclusive look into the illustrious career and pathway of Gayle Perry.