Arianna Huffington: Media Visionary and Wellness Evangelist

Leah McGrath Goodman

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Arianna Huffington is one of the world's most prominent business leaders in media. As co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, she built the first internet newspaper, which eclipsed the traffic of the New York Times and won a Pulitzer Prize. Creating a digital media empire from an investment of just over $1 million, she sold HuffPost to AOL in 2011 for more than $300 million. Today, HuffPost is the flagship publication for global telecommunications giant Verizon. Considered to be one of the most influential women on earth, Huffington went on to establish Thrive Global, a wellness and technology start-up that aims to end the stress and burn out epidemic.

This concise but richly detailed biography provides an overview of Huffington's life and career, chronicling her journey from Athens to London, New York, Washington and California, across seven decades. From her earliest days, Huffington faced overwhelming challenges to carve a bold path that brought her fame, power and wealth. This book reveals her personal insights, how her companies tick, and what lies ahead. Smart, insightful and often startling, this book shows readers how Huffington did it, transforming herself from an aspiring author to a serial entrepreneur and, ultimately, the reigning queen of media.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life and Background: The book delves into Arianna Huffington's upbringing in Greece, her education at Cambridge University, and her early career as a writer and journalist.

  2. Founding The Huffington Post: Goodman explores Huffington's vision and motivation behind founding The Huffington Post, one of the most influential news and opinion websites of the 21st century.

  3. Media Entrepreneurship: The biography discusses Huffington's role as a media entrepreneur, highlighting her innovative approach to online journalism and her ability to adapt to changing media landscapes.

  4. Political Engagement: Goodman examines Huffington's involvement in politics, including her unsuccessful bid for California governor in 2003 and her advocacy for progressive causes through The Huffington Post.

  5. Wellness Advocacy: The book explores Huffington's shift towards wellness advocacy, including her focus on promoting mindfulness, sleep hygiene, and work-life balance through her Thrive Global platform.

  6. Leadership Style: Goodman provides insights into Huffington's leadership style, emphasizing her charisma, determination, and ability to inspire others to embrace her vision and values.

  7. Challenges and Controversies: The biography discusses the challenges and controversies Huffington faced throughout her career, including criticism of The Huffington Post's editorial practices and accusations of plagiarism.

  8. Personal Life: Goodman offers glimpses into Huffington's personal life, including her relationships, family dynamics, and the impact of her career on her personal well-being and relationships.

  9. Legacy and Influence: The book reflects on Huffington's legacy and influence as a media mogul and wellness advocate, highlighting her lasting impact on the fields of journalism, politics, and wellness.

  10. Lessons Learned: Ultimately, "Arianna Huffington" provides readers with lessons learned from Huffington's life and career, including the importance of resilience, vision, and prioritizing well-being in the pursuit of success.

Language English
ISBN-10 1474610714
ISBN-13 9781474610711
No of pages 352
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Book Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Published Date 26 Mar 2020

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