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Meet the More Staff
Lesley Jane Seymour, Editor-in-Chief
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m MORE confident.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: A way to outsmart the squirrels who are watching me plant my bulbs, then dig them up as soon as I leave. I am a brand-new gardener who's planning a TV show called Are You Smarter Than a Squirrel? The answer so far is no.
Lesley Kennedy, MORE.com Reporter
What I like MORE about myself now: Being older means having the confidence and experience to be a better mom to two perfect little girls, a better wife to an incredible man, a better sister and daughter to a fabulous family and the time to develop a career that feels more like fun than work.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Watching my daughters grow up to be strong, smart, amazing women and being there to help guide them along the way. That would be the best thing ever -- although dropping these last 10 pounds wouldn’t hurt, either.
Ilyssa Panitz, MORE.com Celebrity Reporter
What I like MORE about myself now:
I'm more comfortable with myself then when I was in my 20s. (Not that being 20 isn't fun. In fact, it was a blast!) When I look around, I love and am proud of what I see. I love what I do for a living. I love my husband, I love being a mom and I love being surrounded by a great family.
What MORE I can't wait to accomplish: A lot...
Melissa Chessher, More.com Contributing Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: What I think about me matters more than the opinions of those around me.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: A book would be nice. That and a work-free weekend.
Nicole Papantoniou, Assistant Web Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m more of a risk taker when it comes to achieving my goals.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I can’t wait to one day be able to eat, cook, write and learn about food all day long.
Judith Coyne, Executive Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: A quiet confidence in my own judgment.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I want to elect a woman president, develop better abs and visit Moorish Spain and the hilltowns of Italy.
Ila Stanger, Managing Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: That my sense of humor (and of the absurd) has not deserted me
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I know there is MORE I want to see and do and try, but I love not knowing what lies around the next corner.
Jennifer Braunschweiger, Deputy Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m more goal oriented and focused—and I’ve finally figured out how to fit exercise into my day!
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I’m so excited to help my son grow up to be an awesome guy.
Nancy Stedman, Deputy Editor, Health
What I like MORE about myself now: My eyebrows!
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Move to Vermont and raise giant pumpkins and pygmy goats.
Genevieve Monsma, Beauty Director
What I like MORE about myself now: Skin karma is finally on my side. The extra-oily skin I hated for decades is now keeping deep lines at bay.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Living less by my to-do list—and more moment to moment.
Nikki Ostasiewski, Associate Beauty Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: My decisiveness.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Inner peace, island ownership and learning how to cook.
Susan Swimmer, Contributing Fashion Features Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m MORE type B, less type A.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I can’t wait to accomplish the reduction of household clutter.
Rebecca MacCurtain, Accessories Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: My understanding and acceptance that nothing is perfect, no matter how hard you try.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Undergoing exciting and enriching adventures, whether in my travels or my everyday life.
Jennifer Barthole, Assistant Fashion Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I am MORE confident in my abilities and eager to try new things.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Reaching career goals, traveling, and starting a family!
Nanette Varian, Features Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I’ve stopped smoking and started learning about jazz.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: Circumnavigate the island of Manhattan on my bike.
Stephanie von Hirschberg, Features Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: My blondish hair; my improved tech skills (I can help a friend solve computer problems); knowing how to prepare a tasty, healthy meal for myself in minutes.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: To learn more about medicinal plants, so-called weeds; to live a more sustainable, ecologically sound lifestyle with a composting toilet, my own veggie patch and a community of like-minded friends within walking distance of my house, situated on a beautiful mountainside.
Susan Toepfer, Entertainment/Features Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I basically don’t give a shit.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I would like, someday, not to live in the world’s most expensive doghouse. But that would involve actually training my bulldog, which is apparently impossible.
Cathleen Medwick, Literary Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: At 63, I have (to my surprise) a surplus of energy and curiosity—both of which were in short supply when I was younger.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: After I finish the book I’m working on—please let that happen soon—I want to travel to some windswept isle, probably in Scotland. Then I want to come home and just sit!
Mary Beth Protomastro, Copy Chief
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m MORE likely to know a good thing when I see one!
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I hope to find the time to expand my website, OnlineStylebooks.com, which is a service to my profession.
Beatrice Hogan, Research Editor
What I like MORE about myself now: I’m not afraid to speak up when I see something wrong or someone being mistreated.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I’d like to finish renovations on my Victorian home.
Debra Bishop, Creative Director
What I like MORE about myself now: My courage and confidence.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I can’t wait to accomplish the rest of my life with a better sense of perspective.
Faith Stafford, Art Assistant
What I like MORE about myself now: My height.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: To learn to screen-print and letterpress.
Anna Varjian, Editorial Business Analyst
What I like MORE about myself now: I don’t stress out about every little thing anymore, because there are MORE important things to worry about, such as my son.
What MORE I can’t wait to accomplish: I want to be able to run a 5K by the end of the year.
