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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

By Rebecca Minkoff

What are the secrets behind some of the most successful women in the world? Each week designer Rebecca Minkoff talks to women from all walks of life, from CEOs to artists, and shows us what life is like without the pretty filters in order to help you navigate what it means to be vulnerable, how loss can make you stronger, and other ways to make your inner superwoman shine. Join us in being Superwomen, together!

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Superwomen with Rebecca MinkoffJan 07, 2020

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Beyond the Pages: Embracing Risk and Carving Your Path with Meha Agrawal, CEO & Founder of Silk + Sonder

Beyond the Pages: Embracing Risk and Carving Your Path with Meha Agrawal, CEO & Founder of Silk + Sonder

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Following your intuition can be challenging. It's especially tough after doing all the things you think will bring success, but still waking up feeling unfulfilled every morning. Meha Agrawal, CEO and Founder of Silk + Sonder, found herself in that exact situation.

As the first-born child of immigrant parents, Meha's path to success was paved at a young age. After being modeled a limited vision of what success could be, Meha became a computer software engineer. Realizing that perhaps that path wasn't right for her, she turned to entrepreneurship. A lack of community led Meha to establish Silk + Sonder, her beloved journaling subscription service. Though Meha had her fears about becoming an entrepreneur, she recalls her customers and her bigger why, knowing her product helps millions 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.

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Guest Website:

silkandsonder.com

mehaagrawal.com

Social Media:

IG: @silkandsonder

     @mehaagrawal

FB: @silkandsonder


Big Ideas:

  • The emotional risks of entrepreneurship

  • Building safety nets and overcoming the fear of starting your own business

  • Organically growing the community to 1,000 subscribers

  • Learning to trust yourself in moments of fear

  • Navigating financial risks as a founder

  • Getting over the shame of asking for money when fundraising

  • Overcoming a scarcity mindset and taking calculated risks

  • Focusing on building small and steady

  • The importance of having a sound business model

  • Reorienting your business to meet the needs of newer generations

Mar 26, 202433:26
Aprons and F-Bombs: The Power of Just Showing Up with Ellen Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett

Aprons and F-Bombs: The Power of Just Showing Up with Ellen Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett

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Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, has never followed a conventional path. Guided by optimism, Ellen firmly believes in showing up first and then figuring the rest out later. Deeply honest and known to drop the occasional F-Bomb, Ellen is a leading example that there is not just one path to success in life and business.

After attending culinary school in Mexico City, Ellen returned home to LA. To get professional experience, Ellen busted her way into some of the best kitchens in LA until she eventually became a line cook at a two-star Michelin restaurant. Around the same time, the concept for an apron business began bubbling in her head. It is this concept that ultimately led to the formation of Hedley & Bennett, the leading provider of aprons and kitchenware for top chefs everywhere.  Although Ellen has faced ups and downs along the way, her passion and purpose have inspired her to keep going down the path less traveled. Be sure to use the code “ELLEN20” for a discount at checkout.

Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.
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Guest Website:

hedleyandbennett.com

Social Media:

@hedleyandbennett

@ellenmariebennett


Big Ideas: 

  • Emotional struggles of being a mom and an entrepreneur

  • Taking unconventional paths to achieve your dreams

  • The power of passion and purpose to overcome obstacles and the tenacity to keep going

  • Learning to pay attention to details while leaning on your optimism

  • Having hard times and doing amazing are not mutually exclusive

  • Trusting in and following your own pace in business

  • Shifting your business by focusing deeply on less

  • Getting out of your comfort zone and focusing on the long game 

  • Launching before you’re ready and listening to your audience

  • Finding success with a smaller inventory and team

  • Focusing on slow, steady, sustainable growth

  • Battling FOMO and prioritizing deep relationships after having children

  • When in doubt, just show up

Mar 19, 202447:12
From Farm to Fashion: A New Vision for Sustainable Luxury with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, CEO and Founder of Another Tomorrow

From Farm to Fashion: A New Vision for Sustainable Luxury with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, CEO and Founder of Another Tomorrow

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According to Vanessa Barboni Hallik, the visionary behind sustainable luxury fashion brand Another Tomorrow, it was all a "beautiful accident."

After taking a sabbatical from her finance career in 2018, Vanessa found herself turning inward, which she now describes as a homecoming journey back to herself and her late mother. Finding no truly sustainable fashion pieces, Vanessa embarked on a journey to start a luxury brand rooted in transparency and care for animal, environmental, and human welfare. Through a farm-to-closet supply chain, Vanessa has developed a new model for sustainable fashion that enables the consumer to connect with the piece's origin story. As she works towards her vision of a better tomorrow, Vanessa looks for patterns of resilience in running a sustainable fashion brand.


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:

anothertomorrow.co 

Social Media:

@anothertomorrow

@vanessaanabarboni


Big Ideas:

  • Creating a vision for sustainable fashion

  • Taking a sabbatical and coming back to yourself

  • The challenges of having a sustainable fashion brand

  • Building a supply chain from the farm to the consumer 

  • Recognizing patterns of resilience when things don't go as planned

  • Restoring a sense of connection to sustainability practices

  • The importance of network and community for entrepreneurs

  • Being vulnerable and learning to ask for help

  • Finding people who are energetically aligned with your vision

Links:

Vanessa Barboni Hallik Monthly Office Hours

Mar 12, 202430:47
From CIA to CEO: The Journey from Near-Death to Luxury Sleepwear with Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO of Petite Plume

From CIA to CEO: The Journey from Near-Death to Luxury Sleepwear with Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO of Petite Plume

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Before having children, former CIA Officer Emily Hikade was fearless when carrying out dangerous missions. Experiencing a near-death experience forced Emily to confront her own mortality, leading to a pivotal moment in her life. 

In 2015, Emily founded Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear company in order to provide more safety for her family. Inspired by her travels, Emily began to create high-quality children's sleepwear without flame-retardant chemicals. Emily believes her experience working for the CIA has made her a more resilient entrepreneur. Knowing that the ups and downs of business are not life or death situations, Emily has created and grown a successful business and retired from a life of high risk.


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:

petite-plume.com

Social Media:

@petiteplume

@emilyhikade


Big Ideas: 

  • Having a high-risk tolerance and the dangers of working for the CIA

  • Experiencing a near-death experience as a mother that changes everything

  • There’s never a right time to start a business

  • Resilience as the key to not failing in business

  • Entrepreneurs never get to relax as each day is a challenge

  • Life after the CIA and staying settled in one place

Mar 05, 202427:14
Falling into Place: Designing Beautiful Workspaces with Laetitia Gorra, Founder and CEO of Roarke Design Studio

Falling into Place: Designing Beautiful Workspaces with Laetitia Gorra, Founder and CEO of Roarke Design Studio

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In both life and design, Laetitia Gorra, Founder and CEO of Roarke Design Studio, believes everything will fall into place. Her entrepreneurial journey has proven to be exactly that.

From assistant buyer at Bergdorf's to jewelry designer and fashion consultant, it seems one door after another opened as Laetitia followed her interests eventually leading her to designing workspaces that rethink today's workplace. Having been hired with zero experience to be the Head of Interiors at The Wing, Laetitia learned just how much the design of a space can influence how people work and what they are inspired by. In a post-pandemic world, Laetitia is redefining the workspace by going against the norms of society. By blending both functionality and beauty, Laetitia hopes to help companies get employees back into the workplace.


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:

roarkedesignstudio.com

Social Media:

@roarke.design.studio


Big Ideas:

  • The key to learning anything is starting at the bottom
  • Accepting new opportunities regardless of your experience
  • Designing a space to inspire people
  • The importance of a support system as a working mom
  • Figuring out work-life balance post-pandemic
  • Designing spaces that go against the norms of society
  • Believing everything will fall into place
  • Rethinking the design of the workplace
  • The importance of having a physical space for collaboration
  • Treating people respectfully and finding solutions
Feb 27, 202432:30
PR Revolution: Putting People First in a Digital Age with Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications

PR Revolution: Putting People First in a Digital Age with Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications

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In the post-pandemic world, running a PR agency can be challenging amidst the ever-changing media landscape. However, Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Duren Conner of Jennifer Bett Communications understand the importance of maintaining your core values while evolving your agency. Five years after appearing on Superwomen in 2019, Jennifer and Melissa share how their agency has evolved.

Jennifer Bett Communications celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and even with a decade of experience, Jennifer and Melissa still love pitching. Despite having experienced many highs and lows, they remained true to themselves after the pandemic by concentrating on brand storytelling and maintaining personal relationships with editors. Jennifer and Melissa are proud to run an agency that puts women first, especially mothers. They believe that success can be achieved by reimagining the workday and prioritizing family. For female founders just getting started, Jennifer and Melissa are always available for office hours


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:

jenniferbett.com

Social Media:

@jbettcomm

@jbc_pr


Big Ideas:

  • How intentionally building your client roster can help you get through crises

  • Keeping your PR agency relevant in the ever-evolving world of media

  • The importance of developing relationships with the editorial communities

  • How the mistake of moving too quickly can affect your business

  • Helping your struggling business by bringing in the right person

  • Navigating the co-founder relationship with effective communication

  • The balancing act of running a company as a mom and changing the way we view moms and work

  • The importance of supporting your team's personal life to better their professional life

  • The best ways to amplify your brand or business when you're just getting started

  • The importance of female founders supporting one another

Links:

Listen to Jennifer and Melissa’s First Podcast Appearance on Superwomen

Sign up for the Office Hours Newsletter 

Email Jennifer and Melissa about Office Hours

Feb 20, 202448:54
Balancing Acts: The Unfiltered Take on Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Motherhood in the Spotlight with Erin Lichy of Real Housewives of New York

Balancing Acts: The Unfiltered Take on Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Motherhood in the Spotlight with Erin Lichy of Real Housewives of New York

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This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. More is more with Magnum ice cream this Valentine’s Day. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠.


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't think we're that famous."


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:

Homegirlny.co

mezcalum.com

Social Media:

@erindanalichy

@homegirlny

@mezcalum


Big Ideas:

  • Using your first business failure as a learning experience

  • Following the path to serial entrepreneurship

  • Knowing in your gut that a business is right for you

  • Applying what you learned from your past business mistakes to your next business

  • How reality TV stars can be misperceived

  • The importance of having a strong base of trusted people 

  • How life changes after becoming a reality TV star

  • The importance of choosing a high-quality spirit

  • Building a spirit brand that does things differently

  • Keeping your life organized when you've got a lot on your plate

  • Handling social media when you have a public persona


 Links:

The Real Housewives of New York City

Feb 13, 202443:26
Tap into That Infinite Power: Catt Sadler of It Sure is a Beautiful Day

Tap into That Infinite Power: Catt Sadler of It Sure is a Beautiful Day

She’s one of the famous faces of E!, made even more famous by her refusal to stay at the network when the company refused to pay her the same salary as her male co-host. Catt Sadler is doing her own thing now, on her own terms.

The Emmy award-winning journalist covers all topics near and dear on her website, ⁠The Cattwalk⁠, and on her podcast, It Sure is a Beautiful Day. Embracing the vulnerability that naturally comes through using an audio platform, Catt encourages her listeners to think beyond their plans and dream beyond their goals, embracing the true limitlessness inherent in our nature.


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

⁠@iamcattsadler⁠

Big Ideas

- Learning to dream bigger than big.

Feb 06, 202438:14
Crafting Authenticity: Building a Wellness-Focused Brand and Cultivating a Powerful Network with Dria Murphy, founder of Alise Collective and by dria

Crafting Authenticity: Building a Wellness-Focused Brand and Cultivating a Powerful Network with Dria Murphy, founder of Alise Collective and by dria

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Dria Murphy, a creative brand builder and wellness expert, knows first-hand how to craft an authentic brand. Over the last decade, Dria has established herself as the go-to “wellness girl” in New York City. By blending her professional and personal lives with her passion for wellness, she has founded Alise Collective and by dria.

When Dria moved to NYC after college, she never imagined her path would lead her to where she is now. She started in Fashion PR for top fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Topshop, then moved to a fashion tech startup that failed shortly after. After realizing she had no choice but to work for herself, Dria followed her instincts and connected with one person after another. As a result of growing and nurturing her network over time, Dria has been able to achieve long-term success. Currently, she is excited about the launch of her new membership for by dria, her online lifestyle site featuring her favorite wellness and lifestyle products. Be sure to listen in to find out how you can become a founding member and receive exclusive perks using the code “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:

alisecollective.com

bydria.com

Social Media:

@driamurphy

@alisecollective

@_bydria


Big Ideas:

  • Getting started in the Fashion PR industry in NYC
  • What you can do to create opportunities by putting yourself out there and following through
  • Embracing the hustle, networking, and remaining in integrity
  • Learning to ask for more help from people who have been there before
  • Building an authentic brand personally and professionally
  • Using referrals to build your client list and letting your work speak for itself
  • Why playing the long game is important when building a brand
  • The importance of finding balance in your wellness routine
  • Knowing your strengths as an entrepreneur and knowing when to hire experts 
  • The importance of being a reflection of your brand when your work and personal life are intertwined
  • Having gratitude for the small moments in life
  • The importance of “proactive downtime”
  • Knowing your worth and changing your mindset


Links:

by dria membership

Jan 30, 202439:44
Impressing Herself: Redefining Success and Cultivating Happiness with Anu Muralidharan, COO and Board Member of Expensify

Impressing Herself: Redefining Success and Cultivating Happiness with Anu Muralidharan, COO and Board Member of Expensify

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Many of us today have been conditioned to believe that happiness will come after achieving a version of success based on money and titles that have been spoon-fed to us our entire lives. Anu Muralidharan, COO and Board Member of Expensify, reached a low point six years into chasing this version of fulfillment. Gripped by crippling depression, she knew she had to find a new definition of success. 

In an attempt to escape her circumstances, Anu immigrated to the United States to attend business school, accumulating $120,000 worth of debt in the process. Before she landed a job at Citibank, Anu cold-called hundreds, if not thousands of companies. As Anu describes it, she was always chasing after the next big thing, never stopping to ask herself if she was happy. Anu realized it was up to her to change her trajectory and began to follow her heart in an experiment that would lead her on the career path she is currently on. Throughout her career, Anu has faced self-doubt, a critical inner voice, and imposter syndrome, which has led her to offer keynote speeches on how high-achieving women can conquer all of these. Mentoring up-and-coming women entrepreneurs now brings her joy.


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:

expensify.com

Social Media:

linkedin.com/in/anuradhamuralidharan


Big Ideas:

  • Following an insatiable hunger to do something bigger than yourself
  • The importance of networking and putting yourself out there to gain confidence
  • Removing the shame associated with hard-selling yourself
  • The importance of working hard without caring how much you will be compensated to create a career launch pad
  • Staying on the hamster wheel of always looking for the next big thing
  • Defining success for yourself and deconditioning yourself from societal definitions
  • Learning to follow your heart and not listen to the voice in your head
  • Doing work that you are proud of and impressing yourself
  • Three key principles to kill self-doubt, tame your inner critic, and overcome imposter syndrome
Jan 23, 202433:47
Skincare Serenity: Healing Acne and Entrepreneurial Bliss with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founders of Clearstem Skincare

Skincare Serenity: Healing Acne and Entrepreneurial Bliss with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina, Co-Founders of Clearstem Skincare

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!


On a mission to help as many women as possible to heal their acne, Danielle Gronich aka The Acne Guru and Kayleigh Christina, a holistic nutritionist, partnered to create Clearstem, the first-ever toxin-free skincare brand that tackles acne and anti-aging simultaneously.

Both Danielle and Kayleigh have struggled with acne. After trying to resolve her skin issues for years, Danielle became an esthetician and founded the San Diego Acne Clinic. In a last ditch attempt to solve her problem acne, Kayleigh met Danielle after becoming a patient. They immediately connected and spent hours discussing skincare. This naturally led to the creation of Clearstem. While Danielle and Kayleigh agree that navigating a co-founder relationship is challenging, they are dedicated to solving problems immediately when they arise and learning to laugh even under the most stressful circumstances. While their business continues to grow, Danielle and Kayleigh remain committed to their mission, keeping peace and happiness at the center of everything they do. 

Be sure to use the code “Superwomen” at checkout to unlock a 15% discount on all Clearstem Skincare 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.


Guest Website:

clearstemskincare.com

Social Media:

@clearstemskincare

@danielle.the.acne.guru

@kayleigh.christina

@sandiegoacneclinic


Big Ideas: 

  • The “Meeting of the Minds” aka how Clearstem was founded

  • Organically building a skincare line

  • Laughing and pivoting in stressful situations

  • Focusing on finding solutions

  • How to navigate the co-founder relationship by learning communication styles and not letting problems fester

  • Understanding why women suffer from adult acne

  • Creating multi-functional skincare products to target both acne and anti-aging

  • Taking the business to the next level and turning it in the direction of growth

  • Prioritizing peace and happiness in entrepreneurship

Jan 16, 202437:41
Breaking Barriers: Redefining Success for Black Female Founders in the Beauty Industry with Monique Rodriguez, CEO of Mielle Organics

Breaking Barriers: Redefining Success for Black Female Founders in the Beauty Industry with Monique Rodriguez, CEO of Mielle Organics

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As Mielle Organics celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, founder and CEO Monique Rodriguez promises an enormous celebration! And there sure is a lot to be excited about.  In recent years, the Queen of Hair has broken barriers and given Black female founders everywhere a reason to celebrate.

After losing her son during a high-risk pregnancy in 2014, Monique founded Mielle. Her turn to God and faith during this time led Monique back to her true purpose of working in the beauty and hair care space after working as a nurse for almost a decade. Through sharing her hair journey on social media Monique began to heal and was inspired to build a brand of natural hair products. She has experienced incredible success since the launch of her brand. Not only is Monique a self-made millionaire, but she has accomplished two historic milestones within two years: first, by becoming the first Black woman ever to raise the largest non-controlling investment of over $100 million with Berkshire Partners, and second, by being acquired by Proctor & Gamble, the largest exit a Black female beauty founder has ever made. 

The focus of Monique's brand has always been her online community and keeping her consumers' needs at the forefront. While Monique remains CEO of the company, she believes the real work has just begun. She now puts her focus on her real-life community, including her family and her non-profit Mielle Cares.


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:

mielleorganics.com

Social Media:

@mielleorganics

@exquisitemo

@mielle.cares


Big Ideas:

  • Questioning the traditional route to success
  • How a tragic loss led to a deeper relationship with God and revealed true purpose
  • Using social media as a healing outlet and following what makes you happy
  • Using a nursing background to formulate hair care products
  • Starting small and honoring your journey
  • Establishing an e-commerce brand with an upward trajectory of growth
  • Building a brand in the natural hair space by focusing on connecting with the consumer 
  • The challenges of scaling a business and raising capital as a Black woman business owner
  • The importance of hiring the right team of people and building your business’ infrastructure
  • How mindset is the foundation of success
  • Building generational wealth with a brand exit strategy


Links:

Mielle Cares

New Voices Foundation

Jan 09, 202438:05
Designing Dreams: The Rise of an Interior Design Superstar with Ali Budd, President and Principal Designer of Ali Budd Interiors

Designing Dreams: The Rise of an Interior Design Superstar with Ali Budd, President and Principal Designer of Ali Budd Interiors

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Despite working on multi-million dollar projects and hosting her own design television show, Toronto-based Ali Budd of Ali Budd Interiors didn't set out to be a superstar. According to her, she isn't even goal-oriented.


In response to her father's advice not to make a decision based on fear, Ali enrolled in an interior design school. Having worked under some of Canada's top designers, Ali decided to start her own business in 2010. Divorced with two small children, Ali found herself even more motivated to succeed, fueling her current success. She now manages a team of ten women and is one of the most sought-after designers in North America. The key to Ali's success is not following a prescribed path and being open to opportunities that come her way, including her new TV show, House of Ali, streaming on Hulu. With this "authentic reality" show, Ali hopes to celebrate and uplift women in the interior design world.


Guest Website:

alibuddinteriors.com

Social Media:

@alibuddinteriors


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 make choices not based on fear

  • How to use a personal failure as motivation to succeed

  • How to build a business organically 

  • The learning curve of hiring the right people to execute your creative visions

  • How to navigate difficult client personalities

  • Learning to pay attention to and follow your gut

  • How to deliver bad news to someone

  • Changing the way groups of women are portrayed in reality TV

  • What someone should do if they can’t afford an interior designer

Links:

Watch House of Ali

#BreaktheHate

Jan 02, 202443:07
Unsilenced: The Courageous Stand Against Antisemitism and Advocacy for Jewish Voices with Journalist Eve Barlow

Unsilenced: The Courageous Stand Against Antisemitism and Advocacy for Jewish Voices with Journalist Eve Barlow

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!


In the age of cancel culture, former music journalist turned independent war correspondent, Eve Barlow, is refusing to be silenced. Upon sending an infamous tweet advocating that Jewish synagogues not be defaced during 2020 protests, Eve's career ground to a halt and she was blacklisted.

After antisemitism forced Eve into silence, she began her Substack blog "Blacklisted" as a voice for the Jewish people and to continue advocating for their rights. As the Israel-Hamas War erupted on October 7th, Eve has committed even more deeply to shedding light on the atrocities that are occurring in Israel. Check out Eve's best-selling Substack and the recommended books if you are interested in learning more during this sensitive time.


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Big Ideas: 

- How Eve Barlow’s music journalism career began

- The infamous “whoopsy moment”

- Hate Names

- How Eve Barlow’s Career was wiped from view overnight

- Addressing anti-semitism

- Forging a new path on Substack after being silenced

- How Non-Jewish people can educate themselves more 


Book Recommendations:

How to Fight Anti-Semitism By: Bari Weiss

Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor By: Yossi Klein Halevi

Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth By: Noa Tishby

Dec 26, 202333:51
Heart to Heart: Finding Space for Love, Motherhood, and Dance with Professional Dancer Eran Bugge

Heart to Heart: Finding Space for Love, Motherhood, and Dance with Professional Dancer Eran Bugge

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

A professional dancer's career is not easy. A complete commitment of your time, body, and most importantly your heart is required. It is for this reason that many women end their careers early or wait until later in life, after retiring, to have children. Dancer Eran Bugge is blazing a new path in the modern dance world by showing the industry that she has room in her heart for both dance and a child.

Eran always assumed that she would retire and then become a mom, but then the pandemic hit and changed everything. Not ready to give up performing and not knowing when the pandemic would end, Eran and her husband decided to have a baby. After having a child and returning to dance, Eran became one of the first women since the 1980s to do so. Being a mother has allowed Eran to expand her heart even more while doing what she loves.


Social Media:

@eranbugge


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Big Ideas:

-How you get started on the trajectory to becoming a professional dancer

-How the world of dance is not conducive to becoming a parent

-How the pandemic changed everything

-Dancing while pregnant and the effects of pregnancy on a dancer’s body

-Balancing life as a professional dancer and mother

-How motherhood changes you as a dancer


Links:

paultaylordance.org/discover/dancers/

Dec 19, 202340:50
In Her Skin…Care: Navigating Beauty, Business, and Beyond with Michelle Lee, Founder of Monologue

In Her Skin…Care: Navigating Beauty, Business, and Beyond with Michelle Lee, Founder of Monologue

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In this special “In Her Skin…Care” episode, Michelle Lee, beauty expert and founder of Monologue, is back for an encore episode and is sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into her “skincare wardrobe.”

Michelle Lee has a long and winding career arc primarily spent in the publishing world, including nearly six years at Allure Magazine as editor-in-chief. Then, in July of 2021, Netflix offered her a deal she couldn't refuse. She quickly relocated her family to Los Angeles and accepted the VP-Head of Global Editorial and Publishing position. As a result of burnout after a year and a half, Michelle decided to start her own PR and marketing agency, Monologue. The mission of Monologue is to bring beauty and lifestyle brands to life and tell their stories. 


Guest Website:

hellomonologue.com

Social Media:

@heymichellelee


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Hey Superwomen, if you happen to be in Dallas you can experience the Augustinus Bader brand at their first pop-up store located in the West Village next door to Sephora. The brand will open its doors on November 16th and will be there until the end of December. So stop by for all of your critical skincare needs. They will also be offering their epic spa services, currently only available in New York City, in this location. So be sure to book your Bader glow just in time for your holiday parties. As my listener, you’re going to get 20 percent off with the code “superwomen” when you shop in-store and it is valid for product purchases, not services. Go get that glow ladies!


Big Ideas: 

- How to get through moments of uncertainty when nothing seems to be working out

- How to be creative and scrappy 

- How to apply journalism skills to other fields

- Dealing with the parts of entrepreneurship you might not like

- Being your own boss and owning your time

- Advice for those looking to be a founder in the beauty industry

- A behind-the-scenes look at Michelle Lee’s “skin care wardrobe”

Dec 12, 202334:14
The Modern House Dress: Stitching Up the Economic Gap with Melissa Magsaysay and Andrea Racey of Duster

The Modern House Dress: Stitching Up the Economic Gap with Melissa Magsaysay and Andrea Racey of Duster

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To all the modern-day moms out there doing the most, we see you. And you deserve an outfit that sees you too. With 75 percent of unpaid care labor falling into the hands of women, the need for closing the economic inequality gap has never been greater.

Writing and fashion brand consultant Melissa Magsaysay and fashion designer Andrea Racey, cofounders of Duster, have created a contemporary house dress (inspired by the duster worn by Filipino women to do housework) that not only carries women through their day-to-day work, but also sparks a larger conversation about women's work, both visible and invisible. Melissa and Andrea are driven by their brand's mission to honor ALL that women do and ease the burden in women's lives.


Guest Website:

shopduster.com

Social Media:

@shopduster

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Big Ideas: 

- The cost of women performing the majority of unpaid care labor 

-The unsexy “oh shit” moments of bootstrapping a fashion brand

- The value of a co-founder partnership

- Untieing your worth from your work

- How the look of women’s work has changed

Dec 05, 202353:30
Baller Betches: Media Queens Sami Sage & Jordana Abraham

Baller Betches: Media Queens Sami Sage & Jordana Abraham

This episode originally aired in December 2021

What is ⁠Betches⁠, you ask? Actually, you probably don’t have to, and the more important question is what isn’t Betches involved in? What started as a satirical blog between lifelong friends is now a 12 brand, multiplatform media company that spans content across 10 podcasts, multiple best-selling books and popular merchandise, all at the tips of 105 million fingers (thanks to their 10.5 million ⁠Instagram⁠ followers)!

Founders Sami Sage and Jordana Abraham get down to the vital details of how to carefully calculate expansions, keep costs low, create success without investors, and, most importantly, what it takes to work with friends and stay that way. Betches is here to entertain you, but it’s also ready to celebrate knowing yourself, having fun and honoring the individual and collective success of women, one rosé 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.

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Guest Website

⁠Betches.com⁠

⁠Betches Podcasts⁠

Social Media

⁠@betches⁠

⁠@sami⁠

⁠@jordanaabraham⁠

Big Ideas

How to successfully parlay friendships into business partnerships.

Getting to know yourself in order to live and act in alignment with who you really are.

Nov 28, 202340:41
Know Your Own Self-Worth: Film Producer Kelly Mi Li of Bling Empire
Nov 21, 202327:06
Breastfeeding in the 21st Century: How Swehl is Making it Easier for Parents with cofounders Elizabeth Myer and Betsy Riley

Breastfeeding in the 21st Century: How Swehl is Making it Easier for Parents with cofounders Elizabeth Myer and Betsy Riley

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The word breastfeeding almost immediately evokes an emotional reaction, especially for breastfeeding parents. Each person's journey with breastfeeding is unique. It isn't often discussed, but despite breastfeeding being considered "as old as time," not much innovation has taken place to assist parents during such a difficult period.

Cue Elizabeth Myer and Betsy Riley, cofounders of Swehl, an online platform dedicated to bringing breastfeeding into the 21st century. Following their breastfeeding journeys in the Covid era, Elizabeth and Betsy started Swehl. During this process, they realized that families need more education and support around breastfeeding to be able to make a more informed choice after the birth of their child. With Swehl, you'll find everything you need when it comes to breastfeeding: a 75-part video series on all things breastfeeding, a supportive community led by the Motherboard, and multifunctional, sustainable products that will get you through it all.


Guest Website:

swehl.com

Social Media:

⁠@swehl⁠


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Big Ideas: 

-The importance of education, and mental, and emotional support on the breastfeeding journey

-Normalizing that breastfeeding is not easy or natural for most people

-Removing the guilt and shame associated with different types of journeys

-The importance of community support for parents 

Nov 14, 202335:22
From Identity Crisis to Award-Winning Podcast Host: How to Pivot After Having Children with Emily Tisch Sussman, Host of She Pivots and Leading Democratic Political Strategist

From Identity Crisis to Award-Winning Podcast Host: How to Pivot After Having Children with Emily Tisch Sussman, Host of She Pivots and Leading Democratic Political Strategist

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.

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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

Nov 07, 202341:51
Fueled By Beauty: Finding the Right Lane and Building Long-Term Success with Nili Lotan of Nili Lotan Design Studio

Fueled By Beauty: Finding the Right Lane and Building Long-Term Success with Nili Lotan of Nili Lotan Design Studio

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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.

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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

Oct 31, 202339:08
Shining Bright: How Philanthropy Drives Purposeful Business with Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott Jewelry

Shining Bright: How Philanthropy Drives Purposeful Business with Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott Jewelry

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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.

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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

Oct 24, 202340:27
No One is Thinking About You: Why Everyone Needs a Personal Brand with Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark

No One is Thinking About You: Why Everyone Needs a Personal Brand with Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark

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.

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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

Oct 17, 202328:42
Taking Back Control of Your Hormonal Cycle: Becoming Your Own Health Advocate with Alex Taylor and Victoria Thain Gioia, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Perelel

Taking Back Control of Your Hormonal Cycle: Becoming Your Own Health Advocate with Alex Taylor and Victoria Thain Gioia, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Perelel

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.

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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

Oct 10, 202337:35
Side Hustle to Over $100 Million: How a Small-Town Girl Built a Booming Online Boutique with Tori Gerbig, Founder of Pink Lily

Side Hustle to Over $100 Million: How a Small-Town Girl Built a Booming Online Boutique with Tori Gerbig, Founder of Pink Lily

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.

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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

Oct 03, 202330:54
Create a Life That Inspires You With Hillary Kerr
Sep 26, 202337:27
The Art & Importance of Patience: Bobbi Brown
Sep 19, 202326:16
Creating Something from Nothing: Building a Brand that Stands the Tests of Time with Erin Kleinberg, CEO and founder of Métier and SIDIA

Creating Something from Nothing: Building a Brand that Stands the Tests of Time with Erin Kleinberg, CEO and founder of Métier and SIDIA

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.

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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

Sep 12, 202339:33
A Match Made in Suncare Heaven: The Birth of Suncare for Everyone with Co-founders Emily Doyle and Mei Kwok of Dune Suncare

A Match Made in Suncare Heaven: The Birth of Suncare for Everyone with Co-founders Emily Doyle and Mei Kwok of Dune Suncare

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.

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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

Sep 05, 202345:14
Breaking the Mold: The Quest to End Period Poverty with Karla Welch, Fashion Stylist and CEO & Co-Founder of The Period Company

Breaking the Mold: The Quest to End Period Poverty with Karla Welch, Fashion Stylist and CEO & Co-Founder of The Period Company

“Oh my god, that’s my purpose in life, is to change the way the world periods.” This was a lightbulb moment for Karla Welch, CEO & Co-Founder of The Period Company.

Famously known for being a celebrity fashion stylist, Karla isn’t one who shies away from breaking the mold. As a social justice advocate, Karla has used her social media platform to raise awareness about social issues. Her brand x Karla also raises money for social causes through collaborations.

So when her child got their first period at ten years old, Karla immediately rethought how we period. As a stylist and creator of her own line of t-shirts, Karla knew that she had to make period underwear. With that, The Period Company was born. The Period Company is dedicated to the quest of ending period poverty for all. 


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Guest Website:

⁠period.co⁠

Social Media:

⁠@theperiodcompany⁠

⁠@karlawelchstylist⁠


Big Ideas:

  • Debunking the myth of overnight success

  • Getting “siloed” as a woman in the creative industry

  • Raising awareness around periods and period poverty

Aug 29, 202343:50
The Value of Being Shamelessly Yourself: An Encore with Jennifer DaSilva

The Value of Being Shamelessly Yourself: An Encore with Jennifer DaSilva

It’s not often that the word, “vulnerability”, is listed as a desired trait in a potential employee, but ⁠Jennifer DaSilva⁠, president of WPP creative agency ⁠Berlin Cameron⁠, thinks it makes for a much better workplace. “One of my firm beliefs is that you need to be shamelessly you, and whether you’re at work or at home or with dinner with your girlfriends, you should bring your full self to the table and allow yourself to be you.” That includes having room to make mistakes. Jennifer firmly believes that greater strides will be made when there is not a pressure for perfection, but an allowance to try, stumble, and grow. 

Jennifer and Rebecca go way back. Theirs is a relationship based on mutual support and collaboration, another value upon which Jennifer places great importance. “We’re better together,” is a phrase they are both fond of. 

In the business world these are radical notions – prioritizing collaboration over the limelight, vulnerability over stoicism. Jennifer is at the forefront of this movement, ushering in a new type of work environment, and even greater than that, a new definition of success.

Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Aug 22, 202328:18
Reconstructing Your Life: The Journey from Head to Heart with Ani Hadjinian, Brand Builder, Thought Leader, & Beauty Enthusiast

Reconstructing Your Life: The Journey from Head to Heart with Ani Hadjinian, Brand Builder, Thought Leader, & Beauty Enthusiast

Do you ever get that feeling that something is missing? For Ani Hadjinian, brand builder, thought leader, beauty enthusiast, and founder of Pure Heart Labs, that moment came when she realized she had been living her life on autopilot.

As Ani approached 40, she began to have an epiphany. After over a decade of passionately pursuing her career in beauty and doing the things she thought she should be doing, Ani realized she had been living in her head. She had methodically pursued her professional life working for big-name brands such as Estée Lauder Companies, Bobby Brown Cosmetics, Ever Skincare, and Augustinus Bader. But something was still missing. 

Ani immediately began doing the inner work and completely deconstructing her life, leading her on the long journey from head to heart. To keep up with Ani’s heartfelt journey, check out her Substack, The Heartbeat.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Guest Website:

⁠Pureheartlabs.com⁠

⁠theheartbeatbyani.substack.com⁠

Social Media:

⁠@anihadjinian⁠

⁠@pureheartlabs⁠


Big Ideas:

  • How to maximize your luck professionally

  • The methodical recipe for professional success

  • Having the courage to follow your heart when something feels off

Aug 15, 202326:40
Eternally Optimistic: Adventures in Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani, CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty [video]

Eternally Optimistic: Adventures in Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani, CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty [video]

Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and Youtube!


Have you been bitten by the start-up bug? ⁠Wander Beauty's⁠ CEO and Co-Founder, Divya Gugnani, certainly was. When it comes to starting companies, Divya's infectious enthusiasm is hard not to catch.

What started as an accidental venture into entrepreneurship, turned into five companies, two of which Divya runs today. While Divya originally worked in finance, she quickly discovered she was addicted to starting up businesses after the formation of her first company. As an investor and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience, Divya attributes her success to her eternal optimism and penchant for risk-taking. 

So what’s next for Divya? She is currently in “growth mode.” In addition to expanding ⁠Wander Beauty⁠, Divya is also working on ⁠5 Sens⁠, a fine fragrance company aimed at creating a sensory experience through fragrance.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.


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Social Media:

Instagram: ⁠⁠@dgugnani⁠⁠

Tiktok: ⁠⁠@dgugnani⁠⁠

⁠⁠@wander_beauty⁠⁠ 

⁠⁠@5sensco⁠⁠


Big Ideas:

  • Learning to be curious and ask questions as an entrepreneur.

  • Knowing when to pivot and move on from a company.

  • Learning to navigate the discomfort of constant change that comes with being an entrepreneur.

  • Keys to productivity in business and at home

Aug 08, 202331:23
Eternally Optimistic: Adventures in Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani, CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty

Eternally Optimistic: Adventures in Serial Entrepreneurship with Divya Gugnani, CEO and Co-Founder of Wander Beauty

Have you been bitten by the start-up bug? Wander Beauty's CEO and Co-Founder, Divya Gugnani, certainly was. When it comes to starting companies, Divya's infectious enthusiasm is hard not to catch.

What started as an accidental venture into entrepreneurship, turned into five companies, two of which Divya runs today. While Divya originally worked in finance, she quickly discovered she was addicted to starting up businesses after the formation of her first company. As an investor and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience, Divya attributes her success to her eternal optimism and penchant for risk-taking. 

So what’s next for Divya? She is currently in “growth mode.” In addition to expanding Wander Beauty, Divya is also working on 5 Sens, a fine fragrance company aimed at creating a sensory experience through fragrance.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.


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Social Media:

Instagram: ⁠@dgugnani⁠

Tiktok: ⁠@dgugnani⁠

⁠@wander_beauty⁠ 

⁠@5sensco⁠


Big Ideas:

  • Learning to be curious and ask questions as an entrepreneur.

  • Knowing when to pivot and move on from a company.

  • Learning to navigate the discomfort of constant change that comes with being an entrepreneur.

  • Keys to productivity in business and at home

Aug 08, 202332:20
Playing Outside of the Box: Jennifer Fisher of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry [video]

Playing Outside of the Box: Jennifer Fisher of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry [video]

Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and Youtube!


Known as the "Queen of Hoops" by the New York Times, Jennifer Fisher knows a thing or two about jewelry. In addition to being adored by celebrities and stylists, Jennifer's fine and fashion jewelry has become a staple in jewelry lovers' wardrobes worldwide.

After getting pregnant with her son in 2005, Jennifer couldn't find a piece that suited her unique style, so she decided to create her own. 18 years later, Jennifer is not only a brand, but she has redefined who she is completely. Despite many challenges, she naturally evolved into a lifestyle brand with salts, fragrances, and merchandise. Plus she is currently working on a cookbook detailing what she has learned about living with Hashimotos!

Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.
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Guest Website:

jenniferfisherjewelry.com


Social Media:

@jenniferfisherjewelry

@jenniferfisherkitchen

@jenniferfisherbeverlyhills

@jenniferfishernewyork


Big Ideas:

-Learning to course correct when you hear “no’s” and trusting the direction that you are being guided 

-Learning to not put yourself into a box even when others are putting you into a box

-How to stay relevant as a brand

Aug 02, 202342:03
It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change: Overcoming Darkness with Actress and Activist Marisol Nichols

It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change: Overcoming Darkness with Actress and Activist Marisol Nichols

** Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking. If you are sensitive to these topics, you may want to skip this episode.**


Actress and activist Marisol Nichols is no stranger to the darker side of life. She also knows that one choice can forever change the course of your life.

During this tell-all episode, Marisol Nichols details her dark past which eventually prompted her to audition for her first play at 19. This small choice propelled Marisol's acting career, leading to her roles on 24 and Riverdale.

In 2012, Marisol learned about the horrific realities of human trafficking. Unable to sleep, Marisol decided she had to do something. This led to the formation of her non-profit, Slavery Free World.  Additionally, Marisol uses her acting skills and knowledge of human trafficking to go undercover to catch those who prey on children.

To learn more about how you can help save a child and to make a donation, please visit Slavery Free World’s donation page.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.


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Guest Website:

⁠Marisolnichols.com⁠

⁠slaveryfreeworld.org⁠


Social Media:

⁠@marisolnichols⁠

⁠@slaveryfreeworld⁠


Links:

⁠Marisol Nichols Podcast⁠

⁠Donate to a Slavery Free World⁠

⁠National Sexual Assault Hotline⁠

⁠National Human Trafficking Hotline


Big Ideas: 

  • Navigating the ups and downs of an acting career

  • How one decision can change the course of your life

  • The realities of human trafficking and how you can help

Aug 01, 202338:43
Playing Outside of the Box: Jennifer Fisher of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry

Playing Outside of the Box: Jennifer Fisher of Jennifer Fisher Jewelry

This episode is brought to you by Magnum Ice Cream. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠.

Known as the "Queen of Hoops" by the New York Times, Jennifer Fisher knows a thing or two about jewelry. In addition to being adored by celebrities and stylists, Jennifer's fine and fashion jewelry has become a staple in jewelry lovers' wardrobes worldwide.

After getting pregnant with her son in 2005, Jennifer couldn't find a piece that suited her unique style, so she decided to create her own. 18 years later, Jennifer is not only a brand, but she has redefined who she is completely. Despite many challenges, she naturally evolved into a lifestyle brand with salts, fragrances, and merchandise. Plus she is currently working on a cookbook detailing what she has learned about living with Hashimotos!


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:

⁠jenniferfisherjewelry.com⁠

Social Media:

⁠@jenniferfisherjewelry⁠

⁠@jenniferfisherkitchen⁠

⁠@jenniferfisherbeverlyhills⁠

⁠@jenniferfishernewyork⁠


Big Ideas:

-Learning to course correct when you hear “no’s” and trusting the direction that you are being guided 

-Learning to not put yourself into a box even when others are putting you into a box

-How to stay relevant as a brand

Jul 25, 202344:38
Creativity with Jessica Alba
Jul 18, 202330:27
Fail Every Day: Encore with Daniella Pierson of The Newsette

Fail Every Day: Encore with Daniella Pierson of The Newsette

Daniella Pierson is an inspiration, but the 25-year-old founder and CEO of one of the fastest growing media platforms did not always feel like the confident boss she is today. Possibly the next (better) Zuckerberg, Daniella founded ⁠The Newsette⁠ while still in college at Boston University. She’ll be the first to tell you that she didn’t necessarily love academics, and also that it took time and effort to cultivate the self-assuredness she radiates today.

At BU, Daniella started listening to entrepreneurial podcasts like Superwomen (!) in order to create a daily email newsletter that recaps topics relevant to female professionals. She strives to make every edition a treat, with the purpose of “making women feel like they can kick ass every single day.” 7x-ing their revenue during Covid, Daniella is fast on track for her goal to build the world’s biggest female empowerment company. With the courage to fail a little bit every single day, she is learning from past mistakes and building confidence as a rare gem of a female founder in the male-dominated world of media.

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

⁠@the_newsette⁠

Big Ideas

The value in a “lean, mean team.”

Using podcasts as a tool for learning new skill sets.


Check out the Why Are We Shouting? Podcast here.

Jul 11, 202334:27
50 and Limitless: Reflections on Building a Beauty Empire with Toni Ko, Founder of NYX Cosmetics

50 and Limitless: Reflections on Building a Beauty Empire with Toni Ko, Founder of NYX Cosmetics

Toni Ko, beauty mogul and founder of NYX Cosmetics, just turned 50 this year. She's changed her perspective on life and her experiences, but she's not ready to put away her lipstick just yet. After climbing Mount Kiliminjaro, in a full face of makeup, it seems she is just getting started.

Toni Ko was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 13 years old. She grew up in the beauty business working in her mother’s cosmetic store selling perfume. Toni founded NYX Cosmetics in 1999 at the age of 25. In its first year alone, NYX Cosmetics earned $2 million. NYX quickly became successful and in 2014 was acquired by L’Oréal.

Falling into a deep depression after the acquisition, Toni did what she knew best and founded several new companies. Today, Toni runs Bespoke Beauty Brands, a company that helps launch new beauty brands.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Social Media:

⁠@tonikokoko⁠

⁠@nyxcosmetics⁠

Links:

⁠Bespokebeautybrands.com⁠


Big Ideas:

How turning 50 changes your perspective on life

The importance of having a business mindset and thinking outside the box

Learning the importance of not putting limits on yourself


Jul 04, 202339:04
Fitness that Feels Good: Revolutionizing the Way We Workout with Rachel Katzman, Co-Founder of P.volve

Fitness that Feels Good: Revolutionizing the Way We Workout with Rachel Katzman, Co-Founder of P.volve

This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nationwide and at ⁠magnumicecream.com⁠.


What if there was a workout that helped you to not only “look good, but…feel even better?” That’s exactly what Rachel Katzman, co-founder of P.volve asked herself before she discovered the world of functional fitness. 

When Rachel first found out that she had scoliosis and had been struggling with high-intensity workouts, she was desperate for a new way to exercise that didn't involve pushing through pain. As Rachel went to gym after gym in NYC, she eventually discovered functional fitness and saw incredible results. Seeing a gap in the market, Rachel launched P.volve in November of 2017. As a result of Rachel's willingness to get uncomfortable and follow her intuition, P.volve is now a revolutionary fitness movement. Just ask Jennifer Aniston.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Social Media:

⁠@rkatzman⁠

⁠@pvolve⁠


Big Ideas: 

  • Finding a new way to move your body and a new solution to fitness
  • Testing your idea or concept out in the marketplace before investing in branding 
  • Navigating difficult conversations and getting out of your comfort zone
Jun 27, 202329:09
Going Deep: Inside the World of Fashion Consulting with Karen Harvey, CEO and Founder of The Karen Harvey Companies

Going Deep: Inside the World of Fashion Consulting with Karen Harvey, CEO and Founder of The Karen Harvey Companies

Rarely does Karen Harvey, CEO and Founder of The Karen Harvey Companies sit down on the other side of the podcast mic. Having worked with top talent and brands in the fashion world for almost 22 years, Karen shares what it takes to succeed in the industry.

Karen knew at an early age that she wanted to know and help people on a deep level. This, coupled with her love for fashion, eventually led her into consulting. Karen began Karen Harvey Consulting in 2001. For Karen, placing talent was much more than just a transaction. Her commitment to her values, even while scaling her business, has enabled her to care deeply about the people and brands she works with. Karen attributes her success to her incredible team of women, most of whom, have been with her for over a decade.

The Karen Harvey Companies also include Karen’s two other businesses: INDX and Fashion Tech Forum. Today, you can find Karen speaking on her podcast with some of the leading names in the fashion industry.


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:

⁠@harveyvision⁠

⁠@_indx_⁠

⁠@fashtechforum⁠

Big Ideas:

-Difference between being really good at something versus talent

-How to scale your vision while remaining in integrity to your values

-Failed projects and knowing when it’s time to pivot

-What it takes to make it in the fashion world.

Jun 20, 202337:42
Modern Marketing: What it Takes to Build a Mission-Driven Brand with Amina Pasha, CMO at Thrive Market

Modern Marketing: What it Takes to Build a Mission-Driven Brand with Amina Pasha, CMO at Thrive Market

Behind every mission-driven brand is a passionate, heart-centered marketer. At Thrive Market (an online health food marketplace) that woman is Chief Marketing Officer, Amina Pasha.

Amina has been in the business of marketing beauty and wellness products for over a decade. But it wasn’t until the birth of her first son in 2017, that she began to reevaluate her purpose and values. It was at this point that Amina made the difficult decision to move to LA and accept a position as vice president of marketing for The Honest Company. Just two short years later, Amina joined Thrive Market’s marketing team, finally feeling like she found her calling.

Amina has dedicated herself to deepening the “brand DNA” of Thrive Market, based on the mission of making healthy food accessible to all while being environmentally friendly. 


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: 

  • Making hard decisions and not looking back
  • What it takes to be a modern marketer and build a mission-driven brand
Jun 13, 202346:60
Fearless After 50: Achieving Viral Success with The Job Doctor, Tessa White

Fearless After 50: Achieving Viral Success with The Job Doctor, Tessa White

Tessa White, known as The Job Doctor, considers herself “the most unlikely influencer on the planet.” But after posting her first TikTok in 2020, she achieved viral success. Now, Tessa has over one million followers who turn to her for her unique career perspective and guidance on managing workplace relationships.

Tessa White spent 25 years working her way up the corporate ladder in Human Resources, eventually becoming an HR executive for a Fortune 50 company. Along the way, she witnessed shifts in the workplace amongst younger and older generations. She noticed that younger generations do not know how to navigate conflict and often quit due to remaining quiet and not communicating their needs. 

At 50 and the height of her career, Tessa became fearless and quit her high-level job. In the fall of 2020, Tessa launched the website, The Job Doctor. With the viral success of her first TikTok, many doors opened for speaking opportunities, media appearances, and even the launch of her first book, The Unspoken Truths for Career Success.  Today, you can find Tessa speaking on her podcast The Job Doctor.


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.


Links:

⁠⁠thejobdoctor.com⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠The Job Doctor⁠

Book: ⁠The Unspoken Truths for Career Success⁠


Big Ideas:

- Learning to communicate conflict in the workplace

- Shift in the workplace between older and younger generations

- Becoming fearless by consistently taking small risks

Jun 06, 202331:34
The Art of Taking Risks: How Violette Serrat, Founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR, Became a Successful Makeup Artist

The Art of Taking Risks: How Violette Serrat, Founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR, Became a Successful Makeup Artist

This episode is sponsored by Magnum Ice Cream. Follow @magnumicecream on Instagram and Twitter and @magnumicecreamUS on Facebook. Find Magnum ice cream at retailers nation-wide and at magnumicecream.com.


When it comes to following her passions, French makeup artist Violette Serrat, Founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR has zero fears.

At 19, while living in Paris, Violette was applying glitter to her friend’s face for a party. At that moment, Violette realized doing someone’s makeup merged her two loves of fashion and painting. She immediately decided she was leaving to pursue makeup in New York City and left two weeks later with no makeup or experience. After spending a short time in NYC, Violette returned to Paris. She was determined to become a makeup artist on her own terms while remaining authentic to herself, even if it meant going against industry standards. 

Violette worked really hard and eventually caught her first break with an appearance in Vogue. Over the course of 17 years, Violette worked for numerous big-name brands including Dior, Estée Lauder, and Sephora. Violette knew the whole time she wanted to create her own brand for the community she had been building on Instagram and YouTube. Today, she is the creative director of makeup at Guerlain, as well as the founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR. Violette’s own brand is dedicated to reminding you that perfection is not real and to celebrate yourself as both “the artist and the muse.”

Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.

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Guest Website:

⁠violettefr.com⁠

Social Media:

Instagram: ⁠@violette_fr⁠

YouTube: ⁠@violette_fr⁠

TikTok: ⁠@violette_fr⁠


Big Ideas: 

  • Taking big risks and having zero fear when it comes to work.
  • Following your gut and being authentically yourself.
May 30, 202332:51
Taking a Leap of Faith: How Deeannah Seymour, CEO, and Founder of pH-D® Feminine Health, Became the Face of Vaginal Health

Taking a Leap of Faith: How Deeannah Seymour, CEO, and Founder of pH-D® Feminine Health, Became the Face of Vaginal Health

Deeannah Seymour never set out to become an entrepreneur. She was accidentally catapulted into entrepreneurship.


After many rounds of antibiotics from chronic sinus infections, Deeannah was left with an unbalanced vaginal biome. Desperate for a solution, she began to search for a holistic product that was commercially available. Coming up empty-handed, she started to do her own research and stumbled upon boric acid. This led to the birth of her very first product and the founding of her company, pH-D® Feminine Health.


At the time, Deeannah thought this would just be her side hustle. But after a moment of clarity, she leaned into her intuition and took a leap of faith. She left the security of her 20-year pharmaceutical job to go all in on pH-D® Feminine Health, forever revolutionizing women’s health.


Deeannah’s goal from the beginning has been to remove the stigma surrounding feminine health and vaginal odor. Throughout the process, she has learned the ins and outs of business and now runs a highly successful multi-million dollar company selling her products in over 45,000 major retail stores nationwide.


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:

⁠phdfemininehealth.com/⁠


Social Media:

Instagram: ⁠@phdfemininehealth⁠

Facebook: ⁠@pHDFeminineHealth⁠

TikTok: ⁠@phdfemininehealth⁠


Big Ideas:

  • Trusting your intuition and taking a leap of faith.
  • Overcoming the internal struggles women face when starting a business.
  • Trusting that you can figure everything out along the way on the entrepreneurship journey. 
May 23, 202329:12
Creativity, Integrity, Satisfaction: Encore Episode with Fashion Designer Norma Kamali

Creativity, Integrity, Satisfaction: Encore Episode with Fashion Designer Norma Kamali

It’s hard to imagine ⁠Norma Kamali⁠ as anything other that the iconic, successful designer she has built herself to be over the last 50+ years. Her avant garde designs have graced the likes of Farrah Fawcett and Whitney Houston, and decades of creative looks have earned her a CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

There was a time, however, when Norma was still figuring it all out. As a young woman sharing a clothing business with her then-husband, Norma had to make the difficult decision to leave behind what they’d built in a time that was famously hostile toward female entrepreneurs. Norma’s courageous choice to strike out on her own taught her to be strategic in good times and bad, welcoming the cycles of life as opportunities to learn and grow, making decisions that fuel self-esteem and self worth. In choosing to honor integrity and creativity above all else, Norma has invoked success in her own terms. Now expanding her brand to include skincare and home goods, Norma shares her secrets to a happy and successful life in her book, ⁠I Am Invincible⁠.

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

⁠@normakamali⁠

Big Ideas

Self-esteem and the critical importance of autonomy in creating independence and feelings of wellbeing.

Learning to work strategically in good times and bad.

May 16, 202336:00
Women in Business: Success at all Stages with Diana Ransom, Executive Editor at Inc.

Women in Business: Success at all Stages with Diana Ransom, Executive Editor at Inc.

You don’t often see the interviewer become the interviewee, but Diana Ransom is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to advice for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Diana Ransom is the Executive Editor at Inc. and has been a journalist for 20 years, mainly focusing on small businesses and entrepreneurs. She is deeply passionate about studying business and telling the stories of female entrepreneurs. Recently releasing Inc.’s Female Founders 200 issue (the largest list yet), Diana shares the remarkable stories of some of the women that were featured this year. She also dishes out her best advice for female entrepreneurs at all stages of business.


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.


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Social Media:

⁠@dianaransom⁠

May 09, 202333:05
Pulling Your Strength Out: Prioritizing Yourself with Deadlifting World Champion Tamara Walcott

Pulling Your Strength Out: Prioritizing Yourself with Deadlifting World Champion Tamara Walcott

After fighting to pull out her strength, Tamara Walcott is now the strongest woman in the world. But it didn’t start out that way. 


In 2018, Tamara Walcott had reached her breaking point. Lost in motherhood and marriage, Tamara started binge eating. At 415 pounds, she no longer recognized herself and could barely look in the mirror. She finally decided enough was enough. Tamara shifted her mindset and began to prioritize herself. That’s when she found powerlifting. Tamara trained everyday and became stronger and stronger. And the rest is history.


Today, Tamara balances being a mom, holding a world record in powerlifting, and running her foundation, Women in Powerlifting. 


Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. 


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Guest Website: 

⁠tamarawalcott.com⁠ 

Social Media: 

⁠@tamarawalcott.shw ⁠

⁠@plussizefitqueen ⁠


Big Ideas: 

  • Shifting your mindset to prioritize yourself and getting it done no matter what.
  • Pulling your strength out and staying motivated.
May 02, 202321:04