Lindsey Stanberry

Lindsey Stanberry is a writer, editor, and media entrepreneur focused on making money conversations more honest and accessible for women. Stanberry has written, edited, and built audiences for major digital media brands, developing a passion for personal finance after her story, "How I Saved $100,000 To Buy an Apartment," resonated with readers. She launched Refinery29's first Work & Money vertical, covering topics such as retirement funds, paid family leave, and female entrepreneurship.

Stanberry spent more than five years at Refinery29, where she launched the Work & Money section and led Money Diaries, a franchise that gained an international following. Under her editorial leadership, the "Money Diaries" franchise expanded to include more than 1,000 published diaries, a book, and a podcast. Her book, "Refinery29 Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Your Finances… And Everyone Else's," and appearances on CBS This Morning as part of the Refinery29 series on millennial finances established her as a prominent voice in women's personal finance media.

Before joining Fortune, Stanberry served as deputy managing editor at CNBC Make It and was the editorial lead for CNBC Select, a personal finance ecommerce site. As an executive editor at Fortune, she oversaw initiatives to engage younger and more diverse audiences and co-chaired Fortune's Impact Initiative and Most Powerful Women Next Gen conferences. These roles placed Stanberry at the intersection of editorial leadership and business strategy, shaping how major media brands connect with new generations of readers.

Stanberry later launched The Purse, a site dedicated to women and personal finance. The Purse grew from 200 subscribers at its first newsletter launch to more than 15,000 subscribers. Alongside building The Purse, Stanberry is studying to become a certified financial planner, further deepening her expertise in personal finance. Her career reflects a candid, values-driven approach to money and career, making her a trusted resource for women navigating their financial lives.