21. The editor-in-chief next door — It used to be that teens had to wait around for someone who had more access, who knew better, who was older to provide the goods for them, whether that was a magazine, a web site, or a book catering to their interests. However, with the opportunities now afforded to young adults, a few exceptional people can take that production power back into their own hands. Enter, Rookie Magazine, with Tavi Gevinson at the helm, and produced by and for teenage girls. Covering an expanse of topics, including pop culture, politics, fiction, health, and more, it's the indie (and DIY!) answer to the establishment, and one of the first publications that get young women. And even more importantly, the now-established media star is inspiring other young women to explore their own boundaries and find success without confining to the traditional rules of climbing up the creative ladder.

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