It's a tough life for a woman who wants it all. It's even tougher for a woman who has it all: intelligence, beauty, business acumen and style. Usually women who possess all these attributes are fiercely hated/notoriously envied. But although Meg Bedford has it all- its hard to hate her. Maybe because she exudes such genuine compassion she is more approachable and definitely very likable. When I first met Meg I was inspired by how strong she was and how she wasn't the least bit apologetic about it. She encouraged me to not be afraid of succeeding and "playing with the best of them" in a predominately male world. Meg exemplifies the successful New York woman and shows us that with the right mix of ambition and femininity you can really have it all, minus the haters.

Meg Bedford is the Publisher & VP of Digital Properties at Mediabend, the company that publishes the beautifully curated websites, Lifestyle Mirror and Elizabeth Street.

Denim is universal. Regardless of your style or the kind of lifestyle you lead, denim plays an integral part in all our lives. We identified a select group of distinguished New Yorkers with a unique sense of style to represent DL1961's Denim Movement. Each of the following participants is a personification of the DL1961 brand: a pioneer in their respective profession with notable achievements in his/her undeniably demanding industry. Beginning June 1st and running throughout the summer, we will highlight a progressive New Yorker making great things happen in their field. At the end of August, once all nominees have been revealed, fans can then vote for their favorite denim movement member on our website.

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