Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and ⁠Youtube⁠! How do you cope when the only thing that defines your identity and is intrinsically linked to your self-worth is no longer available? You pivot. And that is exactly what Emily Tisch Sussman did.  Emily worked in Washington DC for over a decade as a top Democratic political strategist and then…she had kids. With three children, three and under, and no childcare in the middle of the pandemic, Emily reached her breaking point as she realized the end of her career as she knew it. On the brink of an identity crisis, Emily did the only thing she could think of: she reached out for advice and in turn ended up creating an award-winning podcast. On She Pivots, Emily talks with other women about their own pivots and how they found success after reinventing themselves during critical life turning points. With a renewed sense of self-worth, Emily feels fulfilled in all aspects of her life and has even taken on a brand-new venture producing Broadway shows. You can catch the Tony Award-winning musical Shucked on Broadway. 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: ⁠Emilytischsussman.com⁠ ⁠shepivotsthepodcast.com⁠ Social Media: ⁠@shepivotsthepodcast⁠ Big Ideas: Changing the narrative of what it means to be a working mother What policies need to change for women with children to rise in politics How an identity crisis can lead to something great The challenges of choosing how to prioritize your time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! How is it that one person succeeds while another doesn’t? Is success the result of some kind of magic? Long-time fashion designer and founder of Nili Lotan Design Studio, Nili Lotan, seems to think so. Having spent 43 years in the fashion industry, 20 of those as a designer for well-known labels such as Nautica and Ralph Lauren, and 23 as the designer of her namesake brand, Nili Lotan believes this is truly her journey.  Life was not easy for Nili after she immigrated to NYC from Israel in 1980, but she persevered believing in herself and her abilities. Being the type to dive headfirst into things, she felt her success was inevitable since she had found her lane. Although the path was difficult and full of challenges, Nili worked hard and put in long hours. Nili is finally reaping the rewards of her unwavering persistence thanks to the beauty that surrounds her and her focus on living a life of freedom. 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: ⁠@nililotan⁠ Big Ideas:  -Trusting in the magic of the journey to success - The challenges of being a working mother in the fashion industry in the 80’s and 90’s -The rewards of finding the right lane and knowing what fuels you -How people's priorities and social media have changed in the fashion industry over the past 40 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! In a world filled with so much darkness, there are also luminaries that shine a little brighter than the rest. Kendra Scott, founder of Kendra Scott Jewelry, is one of them.  During her journey to build her namesake brand, Kendra has faced a number of challenges. In her newest memoir, Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love, Kendra divulges all of the nitty-gritty details that have led to her hugely successful brand. Her life and business are an embodiment of her values of family, fashion, and philanthropy. With over two decades of business experience, Kendra shares her light with those whose lives need a little uplifting. 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: ⁠@kendrascott⁠ ⁠@officialkendrascott⁠ ⁠@yellowrosebykendrascott⁠ Big Ideas: -The value of a customer connection versus just a transaction -How to persevere through challenging moments in life and business -Building a purposeful brand that centers your values Links: Born to Shine Book Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Kendra Gives Back Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! When Aliza Licht (aka DKNY PR GIRL) left Donna Karan after 17 years, she was simply known as Aliza from DKNY. With no title to fall back on, Aliza knew she had to figure out who she was now and reshape her own narrative. Aliza’s journey in self-reflection led to her writing her second book On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. By retelling her journey, Aliza shows readers how she rebranded herself and took control of her own story. Aliza believes that every individual is responsible for taking an active role in their own brand in today's ever-changing, noisy world. For Aliza’s full back story, be sure to revisit her first guest appearance on 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: ⁠alizalicht.com⁠ Social Media: Instagram: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Twitter: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ TikTok: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Big Ideas: -Questions to consider when thinking about your personal brand -How to talk about yourself without bragging -Individualized advice for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z for building a brand Links: Market Yourself: Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark- Aliza’s first guest appearance on Superwomen On Brand Book On Brand Reading Companion Leave Your Mark: Podcast Leaving Their Mark LinkedIn List Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! All doctors tell us to take prenatal vitamins but never tell us which ones to take or what to look for in a supplement. The supplement industry is highly unregulated and often uses a one-size-fits-all approach. Alex Taylor and Victoria Thain Gioia, co-founders and co-CEOs of Perelel, both came to this realization after experiencing their own challenges with prenatal vitamins. Despite having different backgrounds, but similar struggles, they joined forces to close this gap in the market.  As women's health advocates, Alex and Victoria did extensive research into what women's health needs are at each stage of their hormonal lives. With the help of a team of doctors and women's wellness experts, they created a line of vitamins with high-quality ingredients completely tailored to your individual hormonal cycle. Perelel packs allow women to be their own health advocates no matter where they are in their reproductive life cycle. 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: ⁠@perelelhealth⁠ Big Ideas: The challenges of navigating the unregulated supplement industry, especially in regard to women’s health How to be your own advocate on your health journey How to have a successful co-founder relationship Managing life as a founder and a mom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! With $300, a Facebook group, and selling clothes out of her trunk, Tori Gerbig of Pink Lily turned her side hustle into a $100 million business in 9 years. In 2013, Tori and her husband had just had a baby and were struggling financially to pay off debt. Desperate to get unstuck, Tori began to sell items on eBay and Etsy eventually moving into the clothing arena. Pink Lily was launched by Tori and her husband in 2014 and very quickly achieved success, rounding out the first year with $4 million in sales. Almost a decade later, Pink Lily is a booming online boutique and lifestyle brand with plans for more retail stores. And the secret to Tori’s success? She attributes it not only to her hard work and dedication but really establishing a community of women from the start. Pink Lily as a brand strives to be positive and accessible for “small-town girls, teachers, and moms.” 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: ⁠@pinklily⁠ ⁠@pinklilybeauty⁠ ⁠@torigerbig⁠ Big Ideas:  How to get unstuck by putting in the work The importance of creating content for social media to market your brand Don’t give up on your dreams and don’t let people talk you out of your side hustle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Superwomen, co-founder of Clique Media Group and fearless business lady and mama, Hillary Kerr, offers her tips and tricks for starting a company on a small budget, working with a co-founder she sees more often than her husband, and following your dreams.  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems crazy to think that there was a time when entrepreneur, creatrix and makeup maven Bobbi Brown didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life, but like many young people it took some coaxing to decide on a career path. However, once she realized her passion lay in makeup artistry, there was no looking back. Working as a freelance artist in NYC, Bobbi was unimpressed with the popular color palettes at the time, preferring to mix her own shades. Credited with popularizing the “natural” makeup look, Bobbi’s creativity led to her own makeup line, which then paved the way for a multitude of businesses to follow. This Renaissance woman has written numerous books, owns a hotel, and has launched several wellness and makeup brands since her namesake line first debuted, all the while carving out time for herself and her family and learning the art of patience along the way. 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. Big Ideas How to manage a business when the business bears your name. Balancing work and personal time. Guest Website justBOBBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! Erin Kleinberg is a creative entrepreneur with an innate ability to create from nothing. She started her own clothing line, became co-founder and creative director at The Coveteur, and established and runs the award-winning brand and creative agency Métier. And if that wasn't impressive enough, Erin then went on to start her very own brand, Sidia. Her line of luxury fragrances and body care products is a tribute to her late grandmother, who passed away the same week that Covid shutdowns were announced. She channeled all her grief into creating a brand that not only honored her grandmother but focused on encouraging women to slow down and practice self-care. Having learned that change is the only constant in life, Erin has devoted herself to the sustainable, slow growth of her luxury brand while making sure to have fun in the process. 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: ⁠@metiercreative⁠ ⁠@sidiathebrand⁠ ⁠@erinkleinberg⁠ Big Ideas: -The importance of cultivating connections, networking, and community  -How low moments allow for resiliency and grit -How the ability to create something from nothing translates to entrepreneurship -How the process of building brands is changing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! What happens when two event production directors, Emily Doyle and Mei Kwok, come together in a dreamy co-founder marriage? They give birth to an incredible baby, of course! That baby is Dune Suncare, the first-ever “clear gel suncare line packed with clinically proven skincare benefits.”  It all began back in March 2020, at the beginning of Covid. Without much else going on, Emily and Mei knew their dream business could not wait. The decision to launch a suncare line didn't take much deliberation. They agreed from the start that their brand had to speak to everyone and be accessible.  Cut to three and a half years later and Emily and Mei’s baby is a massive success. You can find Dune Suncare products everywhere from boutiques and hotels to big-name retail stores like Ulta and online retailer Amazon, making them accessible for everyone.  What is the secret to their success? Taking time to nurture their own relationship as well as the relationships with everyone who helped launch their dream baby. 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: ⁠@dunesuncare⁠ Big Ideas:  What it takes to launch a suncare line from zero How to have a successful co-founder relationship The challenges of raising capital as a woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices