Superwomen With Rebecca Minkoff

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. Follow Superwomen on Instagram

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 @jenniferfisherbev

** 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 Worl

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

In this episode, the one and only, Jessica Alba, chats with Rebecca Minkoff about how she stays creative and continues to move the needle in every industry she touches. 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/superwomen/support

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 o

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 Succe

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 Rebec

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 forge

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:  Makin

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

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 numerou

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 success

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

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. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Social Media: ⁠@dianaransom⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

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.  Follow Superwomen on Instagram.  Guest Website:  ⁠tamarawalcott.com⁠  Social Media:  ⁠@tamarawalcott.shw ⁠ ⁠@plussizefitqueen ⁠ Big Ideas:  Shifting your mindset to prioritize yourself and g

Cat Lee grew up with the intention of following in her father’s footsteps, and she did, for a while. After graduating from Stanford she immediately began work at Lockheed Martin where her father had made his career for 40 years. However, it wasn’t long until she realized that working in the defense industry was not kindling her passion for life. After pursuing an MBA, Cat graced the halls of Google, Facebook, and then Pinterest before realizing that what really gets her excited is angel investing and variations thereof. Now a partner at Maveron, an investment company that funds startups, Cat gets to do what she does best, breaking down barriers to entrepreneurship and helping to fund the next big rocketship! 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 The cultural implications of not following your parents’ vision for your life. How to choose the right investme

Ever since she spent afternoons watching TRL and Oprah, Marianna Hewitt knew she wanted to be in entertainment. After various stints studying broadcast journalism, public relations, and hosting, a mix of timing and skill poised Marianna to become one of the first big influencers, first on YouTube and then through Instagram. Marianna’s understanding of PR and presenting helped her transform from influencer to full-fledged entrepreneur. Her background and sharp wit ensured she had the boss babe skills to build a business with longevity. Summer Fridays, her cruelty-free skincare line, is evidence of that. Now in its fifth year, Summer Fridays continues to grow and expand with each successful new product launch. The best part? Marianna loves creating products that help her customers feel confident and beautiful. 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 @marianna_hewi

Jenny Fleiss has been an entrepreneur since she was a child. Where most kids are content to simply sell lemonade by the cup, she spent her summer days figuring out how to bundle products, the best form of signage, and what location would generate the highest number of sales. That spirit stayed with her as she grew older, always finding creative ways to solve a problem, like the time she duct taped her heel on the fly. Co-founding both Rent the Runway and Jet Black, Jenny has only picked up steam since her lemonade days. Ever the entrepreneurial mind, she is constantly excited by ways of growing and adapting her businesses to the ever-changing needs of her audience. But that doesn’t mean that business solutions have to be complicated. According to Jenny, one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is learning how to work creatively with what you have. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here, or visit https://anchor.fm/superwomen/messages on your desktop

*This interview was released in November 2019. Kerry is no longer with Rothy’s.* When Kerry Cooper was hired as a consultant for sustainable footwear company, Rothy's, she didn’t think she’d be sticking around. After working for multiple successful companies, Kerry enjoyed the flexibility that consulting gave her. It wasn’t long, however, before the company culture won her over. Built upon a strong foundation of eco-minded operations, Kerry enjoyed the work the company was doing as much as the people doing it. Rothy’s loved her too. In her second year there sales soared to $140 million in direct to consumer sales. Even more impressive, however, is the fact that that those shoes were made from 38 million plastic water bottles saved from a long, slow demise in a landfill. They’re proving you can drink your water and wear it too. 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