Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

The terms “old” and “innovative” might not usually go together, but in the case of Skinfix, it’s a formula that works! When Amy Gordinier was approached by a friend with an heirloom family recipe for skin concerns, Amy drew upon her experience in the beauty industry to marry the time-tested recipe with cutting-edge research in therapeutics. The result is a collection of clean, pharmaceutical grade products that target specific skin issues and barrier health. Amy shares the challenges inherent in running a company by herself, the benefits to admitting areas of weakness, and the vital importance of separating self-worth from productivity. Use the code Superwomen15 to take 15% off one order from Skinfix.com through 2/13 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 @skinfixinc Big Ideas Finding your niche within a saturated market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may seem surprising to hear a skincare expert emphasize the importance of loving your body the way it is, but Kate Somerville is as down to earth as she is ambitious. Facing extreme challenges in her youth, Kate grew to be the most sought-after aesthetician in Hollywood by her early 20’s. The demand for her expertise grew into her namesake product line, Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts. Never one to take things for granted, Kate maintains a sense of gratitude through decades of success, grateful for the chance to love herself and change the lives of others for the better. 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 @katesomervilleskincare Big Ideas Learning to truly love and appreciate yourself as you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Made it to the top and wondering where to go? First of all, congratulations! Secondly, we’ve got you covered. Lindsay Kaplan is here to discuss the brainchild that is Chief, the private network that prioritizes the personal and professional support of women in executive positions. Launched in 2019 with 200 members recruited via cold email, Chief now boasts over 20K members with a current value of $1.1 billion. It’s easy to see why. With programming centered on small core groups that then branch out into broader community levels based on location, function or interest, there’s no one else doing it quite like Chief. And at the heart of it all? Lindsay and her co-founder’s passion for creating safe spaces that foster honesty and vulnerability, helping women to be their best selves and best CEOs at the same 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. Social Media LinkedIn Big Ideas When things become overwhelming, go to your calendar and re-prioritize your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to business, you’re not often told to let your heart be your guide, but it’s probably something that more schools should teach. When Nancy Twine realized that finance was not the path for her, she took it back to basics, focused on times in her life she had been the happiest, and took it from there. Recalling days spent making beauty products at home with her chemist-physician mother, Nancy knew she was onto something. Time spent researching and connecting with others in the personal care space confirmed what her instincts already knew; clean beauty was about to take off and she wanted to make hair care her focus. Now nearly 10 years old, Briogeo is aimed at supporting all people with all hair types. Lucky for us it can be found worldwide! 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 @briogeo @nancytwine Big Ideas Unsure of what direction to take? Think about moments in your life when you were happiest and take inspiration from there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Merrill has always felt the urge to pursue as many things as she can during this lifetime. It was the perfect opportunity, then, to try a new venture when she realized she was relying on her husband’s old t-shirts as her go-to during down time. Wanting something more stylish, comfortable, and a reflection of the contemporary woman she is, Ashley founded Lunya, the “restwear” brand whose ethos maintains that the quiet moments to yourself are the most important part of the day. A natural problem-solver, Ashley has always seen opportunities instead of issues, and eagerly allows her role evolve as the company grows. She is busy and ambitious, to be sure, but always prioritizes adequate rest in order to be the best at what she does! 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 @ashley__merrill @lunya @lahgo Big Ideas Ikigai – the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs and what you can be paid for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeardley Smith may be one of the most candidly open and honest interviews we’ve had on Superwomen. The multi-talented actor and voiceover artist well-known for her role as Lisa Simpson runs her own production company, Paperclip, and hosts Small Town Dicks, a true crime podcast that gets over a million downloads per month. But Yeardley’s outward success didn’t always match the plan she had for herself. Yeardley reveals how becoming overly attached to particular outcomes caused her to lose sight of the gifts right in front of her, and how she took time to recalibrate in order to make her life match her goals and vice versa. 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 @yeardley_smith @smalltowndicks Big Ideas Reframing vulnerability as a source of strength, rather than once of weakness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The expectations put upon parents, and mothers, specifically, have changed a lot over the years, but one thing is certain: it’s never been easy. Whether we’re washing clothes in a river with a baby tied to our backs, or managing quarterly reports while soothing a crying child, women have often worked three times as hard to manage work, home and family duties. It’s past time we’ve gotten the support we need. Enter Motherly. Jill Koziol’s digital platform for today’s mom generates content that is evidence-based, expert-driven, and most importantly, centered on the mother’s experience. Articles, classes, podcasts and more support an empowering community that helps moms to feel capable and informed on subjects ranging from conception to shared parental responsibility. As a self-proclaimed “creator and builder of businesses,” Jill is helping redefine “motherly” as a trait that encompasses care and compassion while remaining courageous and autonomous. Want to learn more? Use this special promo code for listeners and get 20% off any class on Mother.ly: SUPERWOMEN20 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 @mother.ly Big Ideas The importance of creating balance and shared responsibility as parents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since she was a child, Jade Watson enjoyed storytelling in all its forms. Inspired by the notion that you could get paid to travel the world and share these stories, Jade knew she was destined for a career in production and media. The major caveat: as a Canadian citizen, Jade had to convince the U.S. Embassy to allow her to run her own company stateside. Luckily, two years at a venture capital firm and a heap of legal research prepared Jade for exactly the kind of skills she’d need to not only get government approval, but also to fund her business from the start. Cornering the market in original content on emerging platforms,  SickBird Productions is a media empire in the making, and this is only the beginning. 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 @jadewatson @sickbirdproductions Big Ideas People pick (a lot of) their problems – how can you cultivate a life where you encounter the kinds of problems you enjoy solving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Bandier may not have known much about the fashion and fitness industries, but that didn’t stop her from starting the first boutiques to curate stylish athletic wear across a variety of desirable brands. Getting told “no” every step of the way did nothing to discourage her, and now BANDIER stores can be found in five major cities across the U.S. Though it wasn’t the easy path, Jennifer always liked to do things her own way, and the resilience she cultivated as a result of that is evident in her willingness to take chances others deem too risky. Through it all, Jennifer has stayed open, curious and creative, and continues to support other women 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. Social Media @jenniferbandier @bandier Big Ideas How to continue differentiating your brand in a crowded market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know her from incendiary baking competition shows such as Cupcake Wars and Sugar Rush, or perhaps you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying one of Candace Nelson’s signature Sprinkles cupcakes that made her famous. But this woman is much more than a pastry chef – she’s an entrepreneur, author, angel investor and more, and she details the best ways to “turn your passion into profit” in her new book, Sweet Success. Candace’s story of leaving behind banking and tech to reconnect with her childhood love of baking is sure to strike a chord with those who feel burnt out, uninspired, or just unsure of which direction to take. Candace is living proof that the thing you love can not only be your career - it can become your empire and your legacy. Candace is offering a few sweet surprises when you preorder her new book, Sweet Success, including her personal branding worksheet, entrepreneur checklist as well as her famous pie course and cookie e-book just in time for holiday baking. Head to readsweetsuccess.com to buy your book and claim your freebies today! 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 @candacenelson @sprinklescupcakes Big Ideas Learning to move on from a business when it becomes clear you’ve made your best contributions to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices