Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff Rebecca Minkoff
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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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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