Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

More and more research is being conducted around the gut microbiome than ever before, proving what generations of Julie Smolyansky's, CEO of Lifeway, ancestors already knew. The secret to good health and nourishing yourself from within is to drink their sacred recipe of kefir, a cultured dairy product, which has been passed down for over 2000 years. A child of Soviet immigrants, Julie and her family immigrated to Chicago where Julie's father founded Lifeway in 1986, becoming the first Soviet immigrant to take a company public. After the sudden and tragic death of her father at the age of 55, Julie took over the company at just 27 years old. When she was forced to prove herself over and over again and stand up to those who didn't believe in her, Julie held her head high and knew it was her job to carry on what her father had started. With Julie's leadership, Lifeway grew from $6 million to just under $200 million and is the leading kefir brand in the United States 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After reaching debilitating levels of burnout, serial entrepreneur Jessica Zweig had no choice but to go on a healing journey to Egypt. This transformational trip changed her life forever and led to her birthing her second book, The Light Work.  As Jessica spent seven years building her super successful personal branding agency Simply Be., she realized she had been caught in the toxic system of the masculine patriarchal hustle. Shortly after Jessica began her healing journey, things started falling into place and Hawke Media bought Jessica's company. Having more time and space, Jessica has not only landed a book deal for her new book, teaching readers how to access their inner light and reclaim their feminine power, but she has also started a third business as a branding and business coach for spiritual women. While Jessica's journey to the top has not been without struggle, she has carved out her own path by believing in herself more than anyone else. 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

While most startups are celebrating raising money, Maria Hatzistefanis, CEO and Founder of luxury beauty brand Rodial is celebrating 25 successful years of building her self-funded multimillion-dollar beauty empire while remaining in total control. Maria had no idea what her luxury beauty business would become when she started it in 1999. After getting fired from her banking job, Maria rediscovered her dream of starting a beauty brand focusing on targeted ingredients with unusual ingredients. Despite Maria's banking background, she did not receive funding from investors when she tried to raise capital. Determined to achieve her dream, Maria began small and self-funded, learning every aspect of the business herself. Investors have approached her over the years, but it was never the right time or fit. To stay fresh and relevant after 25 years, Maria continues to focus on the needs of her customers and innovate new products. 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

When Lori Harder, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, author, and most recently, the CEO and Founder of glōci, realized her next big dream of launching a product, she never imagined that one of her biggest challenges would be getting over the shame of pivoting halfway through. Self-made multi-millionaire Lori Harder has faced many challenges on her journey to success. From high school dropout to losing everything, Lori has always found a way to succeed and push past her limits. One of her biggest limitations was when she raised $2 million from 54 female investors to start an alcohol company, only to realize that she spent half the money on research and development, which left her feeling like a failure for months. Realizing that the only way out was to share vulnerably what she was going through, she successfully pivoted and launched glōci. It is Lori's mission today to redefine pivot and to let women founders know that there is no shame in reaching out to people who can assist you. 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

Danielle Cohen-Shohet, CEO & Founder of GlossGenius, shares her inspiring journey from finance to entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness tech space. She discusses the challenges faced by small business owners, emphasizing the importance of customer success and the need for integrated solutions. Danielle reveals how GlossGenius streamlines operations for businesses and stresses maintaining a balance between work and personal passions. Her creative approach and dedication to meaningful impact shine through, inviting listeners to rethink success.

Lizzy Mathis is a cool mom of three who wears many different hats. From modeling and acting to today's roles as founder, editor-in-chief, podcast interviewer, and television producer. There’s not much that Lizzy can’t do. After losing herself early on in motherhood, Lizzy struggled to find a diverse, inclusive online space that talked about the things she cared about. To find herself, Lizzy founded the blog The Cool Mom Co. and her podcast The Cool Mom Code Podcast followed soon after. Using other cool mom's stories as inspiration, Lizzy's podcast explores the intersection of womanhood and motherhood and offers answers to the age-old question, “How does she do it? ” Throughout the process, Lizzy has learned that time is our most important resource, and for something to be a hell-yes it has to absolutely be worth her time. Be sure to check out her latest project Honest Renovations, a television show she co-creates, co-produces, and co-hosts with her bestie Jessica Alba. 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

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It has been a whirlwind year for Kristyn Rose Berland, Founder of Crate Away. Just two days after quitting her full-time job to go all in on her start-up, Kristyn found out she was pregnant. Two days later, her entrepreneurial reality show Side Hustlers premiered. Things have really taken off since then.  For the past few years, Kristyn has been working her butt off to get her pet crate business Crate Away off of the ground. In addition to selling her car for seed money, Kristyn worked her corporate job full time and spent nights and weekends working on her startup. Kristyn’s hard work finally paid off when she received a starring role on Roku's Side Hustlers, a show that provides mentorship and investment opportunities for female founders. Landing an investment of $100,000, Kristyn finally made the emotional decision to quit her job. She is now all in on founder life, and her innovative pet crate will be available for pet lovers everywhere by the end of summer. 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

Sabrina Rudin, founder of Spring Cafe Aspen, has always lived life on her own terms, following her intuition, and not afraid to raise a few eyebrows along the way. After college, Sabrina followed her heart to Aspen to become a ski instructor and eventually opened her organic, plant-based restaurant, Spring Cafe. While Sabrina had no previous restaurant experience, she had a deep understanding of how healthy foods can nourish you. The greatest influence on Sabrina was her mother, who taught her that what we eat is so closely related to our health. Now a mother of three, Sabrina hopes to instill the same values in her children. While balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship has its challenges, Sabrina has learned to make time for the things that really matter.    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

With Lefty's Right Mind celebrating seven years of business success, Danielle Becker, CEO and Founder, can't believe moments like her first event with Derek Jeter were just stepping stones. Danielle has always been a creative. Even while working in corporate America as a graphic designer, she kept following her passion. Initially beginning as a hobby, Danielle's handcrafted customizations of luxury items quickly gained traction and soon she was partnering with major brands. In 2017, Danielle officially founded Lefty’s Right Mind, a creative studio specializing in bespoke artistry. Using her unique blend of digital design and hand craftsmanship, Danielle strives to create an experience that connects people to brands and products. Although Danielle currently describes her life as a beautiful disaster, she wouldn’t have it any other 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices