Superwomen With Rebecca Minkoff

With a career spanning decades, Bonnie Hammer, Vice Chair of NBCUniversal has carved a name for herself in the male-dominated entertainment industry. A leader in the cable industry, she has led the teams that transformed large channels such as USA Network, Syfy, and E! She recently authored the book 15 Lies Women are Told at Work...and the Truth We Need to Succeed to share her knowledge with other women. In her early TV career, Bonnie's first job was cleaning up after a dog, which she followed around the set. Not knowing where her career path might lead, Bonnie took advantage of every opportunity that came her way. After working her way up to executive positions leading large teams of people, Bonnie gained invaluable experience and built what she calls her "career web.” To pay it forward, Bonnie wrote 15 Lies Women are Told at Work...and the Truth We Need to Succeed, a book that debunks common cliches that women are told about the workplace. If you have ever called bullshit on advice such as “fake it

Almost every home cook knows that most recipes begin with olive oil, but most can't tell you which brand or type they use, or if they even use 100% olive oil. This inspired Aishwarya Iyer, CEO and Founder of Brightland, a premium olive oil company, to launch her brand and ultimately revolutionize the olive oil industry. After innocently Googling "bad olive oil," Aishwarya stumbled across the fraudulent activities taking place in the olive oil industry. As she searched for premium 100% olive oil, Aishwarya knew it was up to her to tell the story of the farms in California producing quality olive oil. With this partnership, Aishwarya created Brightland, a premium olive oil brand sourced directly from the farmers. Choosing to start small, Aishwarya bought just 1000 bottles, which sold out within three days. In six years, she has grown the business to 8 plus figures and forever changed the way people think about olive oil. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fear

Going down in history as the first brand ever to design a one-shoulder bikini top for the 2024 Olympic Games, Left on Friday, official sponsor of Canada's National Women's Beach Volleyball Team, is changing the swimwear game. Whether you're an Olympic athlete or just like to relax poolside, Left on Friday's premium swimwear is the only suit you'll ever need. After realizing there were two distinct types of swimwear, one for function and one for fashion, friends and former lululemon executives, Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage saw a gap in the swimwear market and could not pass it up. Deciding to combine forces, they co-founded Left on Friday in 2017, making it the first premium active swimwear company to do both. From the start, they hit major walls from learning how to set up their business properly to fundraising during Covid. But the strength of their co-founder relationship and dedication to creating an exceptional product that fits ALL body types, kept them going. Now coming off of

With almost 37 years on air and a spot as the #1 Business News Anchorwoman in America, Liz Claman, anchor of The Claman Countdown and host of the highly-rated podcast Everyone Talks to Liz, knows a thing or two about climbing her way to the top. From a young age, Liz knew she wanted to be behind the camera interviewing people and asking them questions. But it wasn’t until college that she realized her dream of becoming a news anchor. Although she knew it wouldn't be easy, Liz put on her blinders and shot for network television. After realizing success doesn’t happen overnight, Liz started at the bottom and repeatedly put herself out of her comfort zone until she got her big break. Her decades of experience, which include disappointments and gut punches, have made Liz a treasure trove of knowledge, graciously sharing her insight with others looking to build a lasting legacy. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, a

On a mission to bring life back to a dying industry, sommelier Kristin Olszewski founded Nomadica, a sustainable wine company with better for you and the environment California fine wines in cans and boxes. According to Kristin, “wine tastes better out of a box than a bottle.” While working as a sommelier in Michelin-starred restaurants for over a decade, Kristin noticed she was selling wine to the same demographic. It wasn't until she made wine fun and accessible for women her age that she realized she was ready to do this on a much bigger scale. Dedicated to sharing her love of wine with younger consumers, Kristin has combined her passion for sustainable agriculture and storytelling to make wine cool again. Being a female-founded company, Kristin is determined to do things differently and has created one of the most diverse teams in wine right now and a safe space for women in the alcohol industry.   Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unl

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! 

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

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: T

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! 

Danielle Cohen-Shohet, CEO & Founder of GlossGenius, knows first-hand that running a small business in the beauty and wellness space can be extremely challenging. Business owners often find themselves deeply involved in their day-to-day operations, leaving little time to focus on their business's future growth. To solve this problem, Danielle bootstrapped and built GlossGenius from the ground up. GlossGenius is a software payment company for small businesses in the beauty and wellness industry. GlossGenius handles everything from appointments to marketing, so business owners can concentrate on what matters most. As a highly mission-driven company, Danielle is creating the hands-on impact she has always dreamed of by focusing on customer success. As Danielle states, our customer success is our success. 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. --- Support this podcas

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&#

This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. More is more with Magnum ice cream. Follow ⁠@magnumicecream⁠ on Instagram and Twitter and ⁠@magnumicecreamUS⁠ on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠⁠magnumicecream.com⁠⁠. Money is still considered a taboo topic of conversation in Western culture. And while it is more socially acceptable for men to talk about money, women are often shamed and told to spend less. Tori Dunlap, money expert and founder of Her First $100K, is here to change that.  As an advocate for women's financial rights, Tori believes that educating women on finances and putting more money in their hands is the most effective way to fight patriarchy. By the time she was 25, Tori had saved $100,000 by working a side hustle alongside her 9-5. Tori's company grew to multi-millions within a few years after she quit her corporate job and went all in. Today, Tori has helped over 5 million women learn about money. Additionally, she is the host of the #1 money podcas

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

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super

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

This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. More is more with Magnum ice cream. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠. Despite being British-born, Jessel Taank, fashion publicist and RHONY star, considers herself first and foremost Indian. While Jessel deeply loves her culture, she isn’t afraid to take the path less followed.  Following in the footsteps of her famous photographer uncles, Jessel moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion. Ultimately leading her to a career as a fashion publicist representing some of of the biggest names in the industry. While sourcing pieces for her wedding in 2014, Jessel had an aha moment. Her adoration for Indian fashion led her to found ŌUSHQ, an e-commerce platform that empowers Indian designers to gain international visibility. According to Jessel, Indian designers have never had a better time than now to stand out from the crowd. Thanks for li

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! In 2018, Rebecca Minkoff started the Superwomen podcast to give successful women a platform to tell their stories and share all the gritty details of what it took to become the women they are today. After interviewing hundreds of incredible women, the tables have turned. In this exclusive episode, former guest Jamie O’Banion, founder of BeautyBio, sits down to interview our very own superwoman, Rebecca Minkoff. Starting in September, Rebecca will launch a year-long 20th anniversary celebration of Rebecca Minkoff, her name-sake brand. Rebecca might seem like she's got it all, a mom, a designer, podcaster, author, and founder, but peeling back the layers, it took a lot of work and sacrifice to get to where she is today. Having the courage to be uncomfortable contributed to Rebecca’s success, and now, she is empowering more women to start businesses through the Femal

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This episode originally aired February 2024. 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&