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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 Minkoff Rebecca Minkoff

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    • 4.8 • 469 Ratings

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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    Unedited: Overcoming Pressures, Aging Gracefully, and Embracing Entreprenurship with Giada De Laurentiis, Founder of Giadzy & Emmy Award-Winning Chef

    Unedited: Overcoming Pressures, Aging Gracefully, and Embracing Entreprenurship with Giada De Laurentiis, Founder of Giadzy & Emmy Award-Winning Chef

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    Italian-American award-winning chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis blazed the path for female celebrity chefs. A pioneer in a still predominately male-dominated industry, Giada followed opportunities that ultimately led to her 21-year stint on The Food Network.

    As Giada recalls, most of her career was "edited." Wanting to rewrite the script to show a truer version of herself, she decided to get out while she was at the top. Giada launched her lifestyle platform Giadzy to pursue her heart’s true calling – entrepreneurship. With Giadzy, Giada showcases her love of Italy while weaving together the stories of each hand-selected product, creating an emotional connection with the consumer and building a community with her new membership program. Despite having faced her own struggles as a female chef and entrepreneur, Giada believes it is essential to enjoy the journey on the path to success.

     

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    Guest Website:

    giadzy.com

    giadadelaurentiis.com

    Social Media:

    @thegiadzy@giadadelaurentiis

    Big Ideas:


    The challenges of immigrating to the United States at a young age


    The difficulties women faced breaking through in the culinary industry 20+ years ago


    Following opportunities and going with your gut when pioneering a new field


    The benefits of not having expectations from others


    Becoming the leading character in your own life


    The struggles of being a working mom on television


    Following your heart and leaving your the security of your comfort zone 


    The pressures on aging women in the public eye


    Creating emotional connection and community in entrepreneurship


    Learning how to live in a feminine world and slowing down


    The struggles female entrepreneurs face and not being taken seriously 


    Don't wait for perfection before starting and enjoying the journey




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    • 45 min
    Raf's Revolution: Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Restaurant Industry

    Raf's Revolution: Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Restaurant Industry

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    The restaurant industry is notorious for being highly stressful, extremely competitive, and still primarily dominated by men. Owners of the critically acclaimed Raf's New York, sisters Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, along with their female chef partners, have created a safe space that raises women up and challenges the status quo.

    Just celebrating their one-year anniversary, Raf's has become an iconic neighborhood restaurant “where everyone wants to come and no one wants to leave." Following a romantic idea of opening an old-world style bakery near Jennifer's first restaurant, Musket Room, Jennifer and Nicole established a female “forever team” to align their values and vision. As they have created a space for each other to be themselves, they have been able to offer grace to each other during stressful circumstances. This has largely translated into the restaurant's vibe and the community they have built around it.



    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:

    rafsnewyork.com

    Social Media:

    @rafsnewyork

    Big Ideas:


    Being in business with your sister

    The challenges women face breaking through in the male-dominated restaurant industry

    Establishing a safe space for women to rise together in the restaurant industry 

    Having confidence to make decisions and the importance of a true partner

    Establishing a female forever team and communicating boundaries

    Staying afloat during the pandemic and following romantic ideas

    Working with people who have your back and extending grace in high stress situations

    How younger generations teach us to prioritize ourselves
    The unglamorous realities of running your own restaurant

    Building a community of people around your restaurant

    Valuing your own opinion and choosing opportunities that you really want to do


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    • 29 min
    Billion-Dollar Breakthrough: The Journey to Self-Made Success and Breaking Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs with Liz Elting, CEO & Founder of the Liz Elting Foundation

    Billion-Dollar Breakthrough: The Journey to Self-Made Success and Breaking Barriers for Female Entrepreneurs with Liz Elting, CEO & Founder of the Liz Elting Foundation

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    Liz Elting, CEO and Founder of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation, learned at an early age to rely on no one but herself financially. Liz took this advice to heart, founding and building a billion-dollar business from scratch and becoming one of the richest self-made women. 

    From her NYU dorm room, Liz co-founded TransPerfect, the world's largest language solutions company, at the age of 26. Before getting her first clients, Liz made thousands of calls and wrote thousands of letters. Her road to success was filled with long hours and sacrifices. Although Liz had the highest vision for herself and her company, she experienced many learning curves along the way, including the heartbreaking experience of battling her co-founder in court. Liz is a fierce proponent of raising other female entrepreneurs up and amplifying their voices through her work with her foundation. In her best-selling book Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business, she vulnerably recounts her business journey and lessons learned.



    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:

    lizelting.com

    elizabetheltingfoundation.org

    Social Media:

    Instagram: @lizelting

    LinkedIn: @lizelting



    Big Ideas: 


    Following your passion and financial independence


    Putting in the work early on and keeping at it even when things get tough


    The amount of groundwork you have to do before you get a client


    Taking care of every project as if it is your next million-dollar relationship


    Making mistakes when stepping into leadership and learning from them


    Making short-term sacrifices to achieve long-term success


    Supporting a more equitable and fair business world for women and marginalized groups


    Increasing the number of women in entrepreneurship


    Learning about business through authentic story-telling


    Facing adversity and pushing through


    Lessons learned from a difficult co-founder relationship


    Believing in yourself and not backing down on your values




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    • 36 min
    The End of an Era: Generosity, Sisterhood, and Navigating Acquisitions with Jamie O’ Banion, CEO & Founder of BeautyBio

    The End of an Era: Generosity, Sisterhood, and Navigating Acquisitions with Jamie O’ Banion, CEO & Founder of BeautyBio

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    “It’s the end of an era, right?” Jamie O’Banion, CEO and Founder of BeautyBio emotionally asks as she reflects on the recent acquisition of her award-winning beauty and skincare company.

    While Jamie has come so far from her early entrepreneurial days of building and fundraising, she remains humble, remembering fondly that girl who "didn't know what she didn't know." Jamie grew up on the science side of skincare feeling very comfortable on the research and development side. Still, when she started her own company, intending to educate people on what is actually in their skincare products, she had no idea what she was doing. While she remembers feeling very alone early on, Jamie is now an empathetic supporter of other women founders and helps them rise. As Jamie passes the milestone of having sold her company in a major acquisition, she looks forward to the future growth of the company and remains committed to its success.



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



    Guest Website:

    beautybio.com 

    Social Media:

    @beautybio

    @jamieobanion

    Big Ideas: 


    Trying to follow the breadcrumbs of life when you don't know what to do


    Not knowing what you don’t know when starting a business


    Being comfortable with the uncomfortable and being told no


    Making up for lack of experience by being empathetic


    Being part of a “virtuous cycle”


    Thinking about the greater whole of the business 


    The steep learning curve of having to wear all the hats when just starting out


    The loneliness founders experience in the early days


    The importance of women helping women in life and entrepreneurship


    Giving from your heart and giving each other grace


    Building a skincare brand that people love and trust


    Being acquired and “the end of an era”




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    • 47 min
    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




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    • 33 min
    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.Follow Superwomen on Instagram.



    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




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    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
469 Ratings

469 Ratings

Eunice Cupcake ,

Great stories from all different types of women entrepreneurs

Love the breadth of women this show covers and the real stories they discuss about each of their journeys to success and how it affects their lives. Very helpful for a fellow female entrepreneur to hear and imagine it would be great for any woman (or anyone) to hear.

nothing****** ,

Authentic

My friend sent me Rebecca’s episode with Bobbi Brown

trackstar21 ,

Betches episode

I’m glad she shared a conversation with these incredible female founders. Although, they recently sold the company, so this seems poorly timed and not fully an accurate depiction of their journey and success.

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