More's Reinvention Convention set for Oct. 6 in NYC

Women with aspirations of reinventing their careers, improving their health, revamping their style and more are invited to attend the second-annual More magazine Reinvention Convention on October 6, 2008. More than 350 women 40 and over from across the country will gather at Pier Sixty in New York City. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Lesley Jane Seymour, the Reinvention Convention will be a day-long, interactive event for women interested in transforming their work, finances, health, beauty and fashion. The event, sponsored by Wachovia, Vibrel and media partner The Wall Street Journal, will feature presentations and discussions led by More editors and guest speakers who will offer real word anecdotes, strategies and advice.

“Throughout the year, women who met at last year’s Reinvention Convention communicated through More.com to share goals, tips and more,” said Seymour. “We’re excited to meet our ‘new class’ of curious, adventurous and creative women seeking their next endeavor—and, of course, we’re thrilled to be able to help them reinvent their lives in meaningful ways.”

Reinvention Convention sessions include:

BREAKFAST KEYNOTE
Speaker: Carly Fiorina, Business leader and best-selling author of Tough Choices

MONEY MASTER CLASS
Speaker: Jean Chatzky, More contributing editor, financial expert and best-selling author of Make Money, Not Excuses

FASHION MASTER CLASS
Speaker: Isaac Mizrahi, fashion designer and author of How to Have Style (Gotham, 2008)

LUNCHEON PANEL
Moderated by: Cybill Shepherd, actress, singer and activist; panelists will include Karen Allen, actress and entrepreneur, Vanessa Williams, actress and entertainer, and other Women of Hollywood

HEALTH MASTER CLASS
Speaker: Dr. Pamela Peeke, Chief Medical Correspondent of Discovery Health TV

HEALTH PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Dr. Nancy Snyderman, Chief Medical Editor, NBC News
Panel: Dr. Laura Berman, relationship expert and Director of the Berman Center
Dr. Gail Saltz, psychiatrist, columnist, bestselling author and Today Show contributor
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, Founder and Director of the UPMC Weight Management Center; Diet and Nutrition Editor of NBC’s Today Show

CAREER MASTER CLASS
Speaker: Lisa Johnson, co-author of Don’t Think Pink and The Free Agency Formula

For complete details, check out More.com’s Reinvention Convention microsite at www.more.com/reinvention where women can register for the event (at an early bird rate of $295 until August 20th, and $345 thereafter) and plan their schedule for the day. Ticket price includes access to all sessions, sponsor lounge, gourmet breakfast, seated lunch, VIP gift bag and more.

Reinvention is a prevalent editorial theme in More. Regular features include Firsts After 40, the back page which celebrates firsts from surfing, to roller derby competitions and dragon boat racing – all achieved after 40. The magazine also runs an annual Reinvention Issue each year.

About More
Launched in September 1998, critically acclaimed More magazine is the only lifestyle publication that celebrates women in their 40s and 50s. Designed to make today’s 40+ women look and feel better than ever, More features successful women who are still turning heads and making news. Each issue covers beauty and fashion shown on models who are over 40, and More’s articles on health, relationships, travel, and money are angled toward a seasoned, sophisticated audience. More is published 10 times a year by Meredith Corporation. Its circulation of 1.3 million reaches a readership of 4.4 million. More was named 2006 Magazine of the Year by Ad Age and also landed on the publication’s “A List” of Top 10 magazines in 2003 and 2005 and 2007. Also, Adweek named More to its 2006, 2007 and 2008 “Hot List” and Media named More the “Best Women’s Lifestyle Magazine” of 2004. Visit www.more.com.