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.

How did the Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated rise to the top of the world's largest sports magazine? What challenges did he face along the way, and what did he learn from it? What is the key to his success, and what advice would he give aspiring journalists and reporters?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Ryan Hunt, former Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated and Lecturer at University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Ryan discusses never-heard-before stories of how he got his job, what his biggest regrets are, and what advice he would give to anyone looking to break into journalism. He also speaks about the skills every person should develop – and how to develop them – to make them the best writers, speakers, and storytellers.

How did Sergei Kosenko, AKA Mr. Thank You, grow from 0 to 46 MILLION followers on Instagram? How did he grow to become one of the most influential people on social media? What is the key to his success? What should content creators and aspiring social media influencers do to find online success and viral videos? Beyond that, who is the mysterious man behind the famous social media account @mr.thank.you? What are some crazy stories he has lived through during his rise to the top of social media?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with the legendary Sergei Kosenko, the man behind the Mr. Thank You brand and social media accounts, and one of the most influential people on social media. Across all platforms, Sergei has almost 100 million followers and a billion impressions EVERY MONTH!

Sergei discusses the crazy stories behind the scenes, what the key to his success is, advice he would give his younger self, and a guide on how to become the next big thing on social media!

How did the founder of Zillow create several of the most successful companies in the world? What is the key to his success? How can entrepreneurs come up with ideas as novel as them? What is the simple recipe for success all aspiring entrepreneurs should follow?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of real estate marketplace Zillow ($17 billion market cap), travel website Hotwire (acquired for $663 million), property broker platform Pacaso, venture capital firm 75 & Sunny, AI platform for small businesses heyLibby.ai; and an esteemed Harvard University Lecturer.

Spencer discusses the stories behind these incredible companies, what the key to his success is, advice he would give his younger self, and a guide on how to come up with the next great idea.

Are you interested in learning how event management website Eventbrite was founded? The incredible story behind the founding of payment remittance company Xoom? How to ACTUALLY pick your circle and choose your friends? What are the best traits to develop to become a successful entrepreneur?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), Xoom (acquired by PayPal for $1.1 billion), the venture capital firm A*, and home operating system Sauron. Kevin discusses the stories behind these incredible companies, what the key to his success is, advice he would give his younger self, a blueprint on what to look for in your friends, how to find your passion, and so much more.

Want to learn how the incredible story behind the founding of Shazam? How the founder endured the challenges, obstacles, and naysayers along the way? What the biggest piece of advice he has to give to aspiring entrepreneurs, and what his biggets regrets are?

In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Chris Barton, co-founder of Shazam. Chris tells us the key to his success, what to look for in a co-founder, how he founded and grew a Shazam, what his favorite song is, and so much more.