Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Arian Simone has the kind of infectious, feel-good attitude that makes it impossible to stay in a funk. It’s almost necessary to have that sort of approach when you’re working to change the numbers in venture capital funding. Arian’s company, Fearless Fund, invests in businesses founded by women of color, a group that receives less than 1% (!!!) of all VC funding, despite the high percentage of founders who fall into this category. Never one to shrink from a challenge, Arian knew early on in her entrepreneurial journey that she would someday become the type of investor she was looking for. Her potent potion of gratitude, conviction and confidence has opened doors where others would surely fear to go. Now, through Fearless Fund, Arian supports the goals and determination of fellow women of color, creating jobs, wealth and legacy one founder 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. Check out Arian’s books on Amazon! Fearless Faith + Hustle: 21 Day Devotional Journey My Fabulous & Fearless Journey The Fearless Money Mindset: Broke Doesn’t Scare Me Social Media @fearless.fund @ariansimone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a culture where rushing is encouraged and fast turnarounds are rewarded, it is a radical act to take the time to create something of quality. Not only that, but as April Gargiulo of Vintner’s Daughter points out, committing time and diligent craftsmanship to a product is one of the ultimate marks of true luxury. The daughter of winemakers, April was raised in a community that understands that the best products start with the best raw materials nurtured with time and patience. It is with the same ethos that she began her botanically based luxury skincare line. Vintner’s Daughter doesn’t need a million products or to be in every store; April intentionally created her company to grow slowly and be the best at what it does. By using organic, sustainable ingredients grown and processed with care, Vintner’s Daughter is one of the few skincare companies supporting the health of the consumer, the environment and the communities where it’s made. 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 @vitnersdaughter Big Ideas Foregoing “new and next” in favor of fewer and better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever been one of the few people not drinking at a party, you know how awkward it can be, not to mention the fact that soda or water aren’t the most exciting drink alternatives. When Melanie Masarin decided that all-day brain fog wasn’t worth the glass of wine or two from the night before, she was struck with the realization that there is a glaring lack of sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages in the market. Melanie launched Ghia mid-pandemic, testing out trial recipes with her friends over dinner when it was difficult to engage with potential customers. She wanted to break down the stigma around choosing not to drink by creating an herbaceous, culinary-forward apéritif whose elevated flavor profile drinks well alone or with food. Pursuing her dream job at her dream company, Melanie’s mission of inclusivity continues to grow as Ghia is set to launch additional products and open the highly anticipated Ghia House in L.A. 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 @melaniemasarin @drinkghia Big Ideas How to fearlessly hone your own unique voice and branding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sarah Davis received a Rebecca Minkoff bag as a gift from her sister-in-law many moons ago, she didn’t realize that she would one day be a guest on Superwomen! The talented founder of luxury “recommerce” site Fashionphile is a born entrepreneur, even if she didn’t know to call herself that at the time. Sarah worked for the forest service and went to law school before she ever realized she had a multimillion-dollar idea on hand, but her affinity for creative ways to make money date back to childhood. Whether it was selling soda at a parade, clipping hair in the dorms in college, or selling secondhand luxury items on e-bay to pay her way through law school, Sarah has always found a way to make a buck on her own terms. Entirely bootstrapped until 2019, Fashionphile is one of the most wildly successful resale sites for high-end accessories. Sarah shares the value in following your passion, being smart about your business, and most of all, how important it is to simply get started and keep going! 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 @fashionphile Links The E-Myth Enterprise by Michael E. Gerber Big Ideas How to think about starting a business in order to set yourself up for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She is probably one of the most famous people whose face you might never recognize. Nancy Cartwright’s fantastically versatile voiceover has graced television in the U.S. and the world over for 42 years, and while she is likely best known as the voice of Bart Simpson, she has played a plethora of other memorable characters, in addition to her creative litany of accomplishments that include writing books and films, directing, and promoting her philanthropic work. From her early days working at a radio station in Ohio, to her decision to transfer to UCLA to be near her voiceover mentor, and then to pursue Fellini in Italy, Nancy’s courageous spirit has never let “what if’s” get in the way. Whether she is doing the voiceover for her new audiobook, or directing her latest film, Nancy illuminates the importance of listening to the creative impulse. As the best example of following your instincts to make a life that is both fulfilling and successful, Nancy shows that you can most certainly follow your heart and make it happen! 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 @nancy_cartwright Links Nancy’s Audiobook, I’m Still a 10-Year-Old Boy Recent Films: In Search of Fellini Borrego Big Ideas Versatility as a tool for success. The value in pursuing your innate creativity despite its challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of their popular self-tanner, but chances are you don’t know the story behind fast-growing natural skincare line Beauty by Earth. When Prudence Millsap noted a particular void in the area of truly clean cosmetics and self care items, she began googling her way into natural makeup and skincare product development. Though it took time and tenacity to find a chemist willing to work with her small startup, Prudence was undaunted, teaching herself how to sell directly on Amazon and filling orders with her husband after the children went to bed. Eight years later, Beauty by Earth now makes eight figures in revenue per year, and will soon be stocked in Target stores. Prudence affirms that the most certain path to success is not perfection, but the willingness to take risks and make adjustments along the way. A truly bootstrapped, self-funded, emphatically clean beauty company, grown slowly and purposefully, Beauty by Earth is a rare gem indeed. 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 @beautybyearth Big Ideas Be willing to experiment, take risks, and to tweak products based on feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re the type to put on the kettle, don your coziest socks and relax with some great home and food inspiration, then you’ve probably already heard of today’s guests. Amanda Hesser and Sara Fritsch, CEO of Food52 and president of Schoolhouse, respectively, are here to discuss their iconic brands that have recently joined forces in a homebody’s dream acquisition. Sara and Amanda discuss bootstrapping versus venture capital, strategic methods for both buying and selling a company, and most importantly, personal and professional alignment. Their desire to create longevity is evident in their commitment to their companies, as well as their lives outside of work. As leaders and friends, Amanda and Sara share their passion for balance, beauty, integrity and the creation of modern heirlooms. 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 @food52 @schoolhouse Big Ideas Discussing acquisitions from both angles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While her peers gleefully began drinking and experimenting with drug use, Amanda Chantal Bacon spent her late teens and early twenties supporting her body in detoxification. After a childhood and adolescence filled with a myriad of prescriptions that left her feeling more unlike herself than ever, Amanda used her newfound autonomy to take baby steps toward improving her health in body and mind. Though she didn’t know it at the time, Amanda was setting the groundwork for Moon Juice, the adaptogenic wellness company known for its supplements that support beauty, energy and libido. With her honest, grounded approach, Amanda emphasizes that while it may take time, it is most definitely possible to make positive, long lasting changes in business and in life. 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 @moonjuice @amandachantalbacon Links Buy the Moon Juice Manual! Big Ideas Rethinking stress as a whole, and how we can approach it before overwhelm sets in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duchess of Decorum Pattie Ehsaei holds many esteemed positions as a lawyer, financial advisor, workplace and social decorum expert, as well as being a TikTok star. While she has made a name for herself guiding others around social and work-related pitfalls, these lessons were hard won. When Pattie arrived in the U.S., she knew little of the culture and even less of the language; she now maintains her popular social media accounts because of her desire to help others in the hopes that they may learn from her early mistakes. It’s no secret that Pattie’s other favorite topic is women’s financial independence. She is clearly passionate about how and why women maintain power and equilibrium within and without relationships, encouraging women to work twice as hard and be twice as confident as any man in the room! 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 Pattieehsaei.com Social Media @duchessofdecorum Big Ideas How to maintain power and independence within a relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mary Lawless Lee started her now-famous blog, Happily Grey, she did it as a way to nurture her creativity on days off from working as a nurse. As the name implies, this entrepreneur and mother of two has always sought solace in the places between two extremes, preferring to express her own unique vision rather than abiding by proscribed ways of being. Since her days as one of the earliest influencers (where she could be spotted at RM fashion shows!), Mary has expanded her fashion passion project to a full-blown lifestyle brand, encompassing beauty, food, fitness, travel, interior design, and more. Most recently she has launched Nēmah, a clean skincare line for mother and baby. While Happily Grey may highlight fashion, beauty, and the pretty things in life, Mary knew from early on that sharing her life and process behind the scenes, in all its unique vulnerability, was the genuine way to create connection and community, something she places at the forefront of her ever-expanding list of business ventures. Use code RMSUPERWOMEN for 15% off your first purchase at Nēmah! 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 @marylawlesslee @happilygrey @nemah.co Big Ideas Carving your own path in times of uncertainty. Vulnerability as a starting point for connectivity and building community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices