Jana Short
Editor-in-chief
Studio City, CA
My Role
As Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Best Holistic Life Magazine and Ageless Living Magazine, I lead with vision, intention, and heart. I oversee every element of editorial, brand partnerships, contributor selection, and issue curation—ensuring each magazine delivers transformative content that merges wellness with purpose to our 2 million subscribers.
I don’t just publish magazines—I create platforms that elevate thought leaders, disrupt conventional narratives, and build communities rooted in healing, hope, and high-impact living. With over 2 million subscribers and a rapidly growing luxury lifestyle branch, I shape media that inspires change, fosters visibility for emerging voices, and bridges the gap between holistic wisdom and modern innovation.
What I love most about my role
What I love most about this role is witnessing the evolution of women-owned businesses—from idea to influence. There’s something powerful about helping women step into visibility, own their voice, and watch their growth ripple into legacy. I get to elevate their stories, amplify their missions, and watch them soar. That’s the magic for me.
How I define success
To me, success isn’t a finish line—it’s a legacy trail. It’s about leaving behind something that outlives me: impact, transformation, and the ripple of change in the lives I’ve touched. My definition of wealth isn’t just numbers in a bank account—it’s the depth of the connections I’ve built and the change I’ve helped ignite. I fill my bank with stories, with growth, with lives forever shifted.
The best piece of business advice I ever received was
“The best business advice I ever received? Once you walk through the doors of success, wedge them open—and reach back. We rise higher when we lift others as we climb.”
That truth changed the way I lead, the way I build, and the way I define success. I’ve learned that legacy isn’t built by hoarding opportunity—it’s built by sharing it. It’s in the quiet moments of mentorship, in the spotlight we shine on others, and in the grace we offer to those still finding their voice.
There’s more than enough room at the top when we stop acting like there’s only one seat.
So now, every time I reach a new level, I don’t just celebrate—I pause, I look around, and I ask: Who else can I bring with me?
Because the real win isn’t getting through the door. It’s holding it open long enough for the next wave of world-changers to walk through.
What would I tell my younger self
To my younger self:
You are enough.
Not someday. Not when. Not if.
Right now.
You were never meant to fit in—
You were born to rise, to lead, to become.
So dream loud.
Love big.
And never forget:
You are made of fire, faith, and follow-through.
You’ve got this.
What 2B Bolder mean to me
To me, 2B Bolder means refusing to shrink into the familiar. It’s a promise I make to myself daily—to stay outside of my comfort zone, where real growth happens. Nothing evolves in the safety zone. That’s just where dreams go to nap.
Being bolder means showing up even when the voice in your head says, “Who do you think you are?” And answering back, “Someone who’s not staying small.”
Years of Experience
15
I recommend you focus on developing these 3 skills to succeed in a role like mine
1. Building identity-driven brands that stick, scale, and serve.
2. Holding space for growth while driving results that mean something.
3. Making people feel seen through the power of their own story.