Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Following your intuition can be challenging. It's especially tough after doing all the things you think will bring success, but still waking up feeling unfulfilled every morning. Meha Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Silk + Sonder, found herself in that exact situation. As the first-born child of immigrant parents, Meha's path to success was paved at a young age. After being modeled a limited vision of what success could be, Meha became a computer software engineer. Realizing that perhaps that path wasn't right for her, she turned to entrepreneurship. A lack of community led Meha to establish Silk + Sonder, her beloved journaling subscription service. Though Meha had her fears about becoming an entrepreneur, she recalls her customers and her bigger why, knowing her product helps millions at a time. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: silkandsonder.com mehaagrawal.com Social Media: IG: @silkandsonder      @mehaagrawal FB: @silkandsonder Big Ideas: The emotional risks of entrepreneurship Building safety nets and overcoming the fear of starting your own business Organically growing the community to 1,000 subscribers Learning to trust yourself in moments of fear Navigating financial risks as a founder Getting over the shame of asking for money when fundraising Overcoming a scarcity mindset and taking calculated risks Focusing on building small and steady The importance of having a sound business model Reorienting your business to meet the needs of newer generations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, has never followed a conventional path. Guided by optimism, Ellen firmly believes in showing up first and then figuring the rest out later. Deeply honest and known to drop the occasional F-Bomb, Ellen is a leading example that there is not just one path to success in life and business. After attending culinary school in Mexico City, Ellen returned home to LA. To get professional experience, Ellen busted her way into some of the best kitchens in LA until she eventually became a line cook at a two-star Michelin restaurant. Around the same time, the concept for an apron business began bubbling in her head. It is this concept that ultimately led to the formation of Hedley & Bennett, the leading provider of aprons and kitchenware for top chefs everywhere.  Although Ellen has faced ups and downs along the way, her passion and purpose have inspired her to keep going down the path less traveled. Be sure to use the code “ELLEN20” for a discount at checkout. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: hedleyandbennett.com Social Media: @hedleyandbennett @ellenmariebennett Big Ideas:  Emotional struggles of being a mom and an entrepreneur Taking unconventional paths to achieve your dreams The power of passion and purpose to overcome obstacles and the tenacity to keep going Learning to pay attention to details while leaning on your optimism Having hard times and doing amazing are not mutually exclusive Trusting in and following your own pace in business Shifting your business by focusing deeply on less Getting out of your comfort zone and focusing on the long game  Launching before you’re ready and listening to your audience Finding success with a smaller inventory and team Focusing on slow, steady, sustainable growth Battling FOMO and prioritizing deep relationships after having children When in doubt, just show up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! According to Vanessa Barboni Hallik, the visionary behind sustainable luxury fashion brand Another Tomorrow, it was all a "beautiful accident." After taking a sabbatical from her finance career in 2018, Vanessa found herself turning inward, which she now describes as a homecoming journey back to herself and her late mother. Finding no truly sustainable fashion pieces, Vanessa embarked on a journey to start a luxury brand rooted in transparency and care for animal, environmental, and human welfare. Through a farm-to-closet supply chain, Vanessa has developed a new model for sustainable fashion that enables the consumer to connect with the piece's origin story. As she works towards her vision of a better tomorrow, Vanessa looks for patterns of resilience in running a sustainable fashion brand. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: anothertomorrow.co  Social Media: @anothertomorrow @vanessaanabarboni Big Ideas: Creating a vision for sustainable fashion Taking a sabbatical and coming back to yourself The challenges of having a sustainable fashion brand Building a supply chain from the farm to the consumer  Recognizing patterns of resilience when things don't go as planned Restoring a sense of connection to sustainability practices The importance of network and community for entrepreneurs Being vulnerable and learning to ask for help Finding people who are energetically aligned with your vision Links: Vanessa Barboni Hallik Monthly Office Hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Before having children, former CIA Officer Emily Hikade was fearless when carrying out dangerous missions. Experiencing a near-death experience forced Emily to confront her own mortality, leading to a pivotal moment in her life.  In 2015, Emily founded Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear company in order to provide more safety for her family. Inspired by her travels, Emily began to create high-quality children's sleepwear without flame-retardant chemicals. Emily believes her experience working for the CIA has made her a more resilient entrepreneur. Knowing that the ups and downs of business are not life or death situations, Emily has created and grown a successful business and retired from a life of high risk. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: petite-plume.com Social Media: @petiteplume @emilyhikade Big Ideas:  Having a high-risk tolerance and the dangers of working for the CIA Experiencing a near-death experience as a mother that changes everything There’s never a right time to start a business Resilience as the key to not failing in business Entrepreneurs never get to relax as each day is a challenge Life after the CIA and staying settled in one place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In both life and design, Laetitia Gorra, Founder and CEO of Roarke Design Studio, believes everything will fall into place. Her entrepreneurial journey has proven to be exactly that. From assistant buyer at Bergdorf's to jewelry designer and fashion consultant, it seems one door after another opened as Laetitia followed her interests eventually leading her to designing workspaces that rethink today's workplace. Having been hired with zero experience to be the Head of Interiors at The Wing, Laetitia learned just how much the design of a space can influence how people work and what they are inspired by. In a post-pandemic world, Laetitia is redefining the workspace by going against the norms of society. By blending both functionality and beauty, Laetitia hopes to help companies get employees back into the workplace. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: roarkedesignstudio.com Social Media: @roarke.design.studio Big Ideas: The key to learning anything is starting at the bottom Accepting new opportunities regardless of your experience Designing a space to inspire people The importance of a support system as a working mom Figuring out work-life balance post-pandemic Designing spaces that go against the norms of society Believing everything will fall into place Rethinking the design of the workplace The importance of having a physical space for collaboration Treating people respectfully and finding solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In the post-pandemic world, running a PR agency can be challenging amidst the ever-changing media landscape. However, Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications understand the importance of maintaining your core values while evolving your agency. Five years after appearing on Superwomen in 2019, Jennifer and Melissa share how their agency has evolved. Jennifer Bett Communications celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and even with a decade of experience, Jennifer and Melissa still love pitching. Despite having experienced many highs and lows, they remained true to themselves after the pandemic by concentrating on brand storytelling and maintaining personal relationships with editors. Jennifer and Melissa are proud to run an agency that puts women first, especially mothers. They believe that success can be achieved by reimagining the workday and prioritizing family. For female founders just getting started, Jennifer and Melissa are always available for office hours.  Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: jenniferbett.com Social Media: @jbettcomm @jbc_pr Big Ideas: How intentionally building your client roster can help you get through crises Keeping your PR agency relevant in the ever-evolving world of media The importance of developing relationships with the editorial communities How the mistake of moving too quickly can affect your business Helping your struggling business by bringing in the right person Navigating the co-founder relationship with effective communication The balancing act of running a company as a mom and changing the way we view moms and work The importance of supporting your team's personal life to better their professional life The best ways to amplify your brand or business when you're just getting started The importance of female founders supporting one another Links: Listen to Jennifer and Melissa’s First Podcast Appearance on Superwomen Sign up for the Office Hours Newsletter  Email Jennifer and Melissa about Office Hours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. More is more with Magnum ice cream this Valentine’s Day. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠. How often do you stop to wonder who the person behind the reality TV star really is?  You could look them up on the Internet, but what's the fun in that when you can hear it straight from the source? In this episode, Erin Lichy, of the Real Housewives of New York, is here to share her side of the story and what life is like for her as a serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, and mom.  When watching a reality television show, we tend to forget that we are only getting a small glimpse into a person's life, there is so much more that we don't know. Despite having much of her personal life edited out of RHONY, Erin is a multi-tasking renaissance woman in real life. She is not only a real estate agent, but also the founder of two businesses, Homegirl, a renovation and interior design firm, and Mezcalum, an organic mezcal brand. She is also the mom of three.  For Erin, not much has changed since she appeared on the show. According to her, "I don't think we're that famous." Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: Homegirlny.co mezcalum.com Social Media: @erindanalichy @homegirlny @mezcalum Big Ideas: Using your first business failure as a learning experience Following the path to serial entrepreneurship Knowing in your gut that a business is right for you Applying what you learned from your past business mistakes to your next business How reality TV stars can be misperceived The importance of having a strong base of trusted people  How life changes after becoming a reality TV star The importance of choosing a high-quality spirit Building a spirit brand that does things differently Keeping your life organized when you've got a lot on your plate Handling social media when you have a public persona  Links: The Real Housewives of New York City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired in February of 2023 She’s one of the famous faces of E!, made even more famous by her refusal to stay at the network when the company refused to pay her the same salary as her male co-host. Catt Sadler is doing her own thing now, on her own terms. The Emmy award-winning journalist covers all topics near and dear on her website, ⁠The Cattwalk⁠, and on her podcast, ⁠It Sure is a Beautiful Day⁠. Embracing the vulnerability that naturally comes through using an audio platform, Catt encourages her listeners to think beyond their plans and dream beyond their goals, embracing the true limitlessness inherent in our nature. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, ⁠Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.⁠ Follow Superwomen on ⁠Instagram⁠ Social Media ⁠@iamcattsadler⁠ Big Ideas - Learning to dream bigger than big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Dria Murphy, a creative brand builder and wellness expert, knows first-hand how to craft an authentic brand. Over the last decade, Dria has established herself as the go-to “wellness girl” in New York City. By blending her professional and personal lives with her passion for wellness, she has founded Alise Collective and by dria. When Dria moved to NYC after college, she never imagined her path would lead her to where she is now. She started in Fashion PR for top fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Topshop, then moved to a fashion tech startup that failed shortly after. After realizing she had no choice but to work for herself, Dria followed her instincts and connected with one person after another. As a result of growing and nurturing her network over time, Dria has been able to achieve long-term success. Currently, she is excited about the launch of her new membership for by dria, her online lifestyle site featuring her favorite wellness and lifestyle products. Be sure to listen in to find out how you can become a founding member and receive exclusive perks using the code “superwomen.” Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: alisecollective.com bydria.com Social Media: @driamurphy @alisecollective @_bydria Big Ideas: Getting started in the Fashion PR industry in NYC What you can do to create opportunities by putting yourself out there and following through Embracing the hustle, networking, and remaining in integrity Learning to ask for more help from people who have been there before Building an authentic brand personally and professionally Using referrals to build your client list and letting your work speak for itself Why playing the long game is important when building a brand The importance of finding balance in your wellness routine Knowing your strengths as an entrepreneur and knowing when to hire experts  The importance of being a reflection of your brand when your work and personal life are intertwined Having gratitude for the small moments in life The importance of “proactive downtime” Knowing your worth and changing your mindset Links: by dria membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Many of us today have been conditioned to believe that happiness will come after achieving a version of success based on money and titles that have been spoon-fed to us our entire lives. Anu Muralidharan, COO and Board Member of Expensify, reached a low point six years into chasing this version of fulfillment. Gripped by crippling depression, she knew she had to find a new definition of success.  In an attempt to escape her circumstances, Anu immigrated to the United States to attend business school, accumulating $120,000 worth of debt in the process. Before she landed a job at Citibank, Anu cold-called hundreds, if not thousands of companies. As Anu describes it, she was always chasing after the next big thing, never stopping to ask herself if she was happy. Anu realized it was up to her to change her trajectory and began to follow her heart in an experiment that would lead her on the career path she is currently on. Throughout her career, Anu has faced self-doubt, a critical inner voice, and imposter syndrome, which has led her to offer keynote speeches on how high-achieving women can conquer all of these. Mentoring up-and-coming women entrepreneurs now brings her joy. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: expensify.com Social Media: linkedin.com/in/anuradhamuralidharan Big Ideas: Following an insatiable hunger to do something bigger than yourself The importance of networking and putting yourself out there to gain confidence Removing the shame associated with hard-selling yourself The importance of working hard without caring how much you will be compensated to create a career launch pad Staying on the hamster wheel of always looking for the next big thing Defining success for yourself and deconditioning yourself from societal definitions Learning to follow your heart and not listen to the voice in your head Doing work that you are proud of and impressing yourself Three key principles to kill self-doubt, tame your inner critic, and overcome imposter syndrome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices