Superwomen with 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!

  1. 4D AGO

    The Triple Compounding Method That Took Invest Diva, Kiana Danial From Zero to $18 Million

    She wanted a divorce. But she needed financial independence first. This week on Superwomen, I’m talking to financial expert, best-selling author, and founder of InvestDiva.com, Kiana Danial. Renowned for her Triple Compounding method, she’s sharing how she went from zero to an $18 million-dollar net worth and how her investment mindset actually helped fix her marriage. Plus, get some practical investment tips you can apply in your own life, listen to us both reflect on some past financial mistakes, and how building financial independence gave her the tools to strengthen her marriage. If investing and wealth-building intimidate you, Kiana’s takes will give you the confidence you need. This episode was brought to you by Macy's. To learn more about Xero click here! Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet financial expert Kiana Danial (02:15) Her plan to divorce and be financially independent (06:09) A systematic approach to wealth-building (08:33) How investing in herself transformed her marriage (14:51) Why confidence is the key to financial success (15:43) Her "Pause, Break, Accelerate" system for investments (18:00) The importance of skill development (20:53) Why financial freedom is both lonely and empowering (24:02) Why women need to embrace financial self-trust (27:01) How to calculate your "financial freedom number" (35:20) Why it's never too late to start investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  2. MAY 7

    Sexy and Saucy with Chef and Author of Tahini Baby, Eden Grinshpan

    Eden Grinshpan went to culinary school… but she doesn’t cook like a chef anymore. Instead, she’s built her brand around making food (and life) more approachable, less perfect, and actually doable. A year ago, I sat down with the Top Chef Canada host, restaurateur, and author to discuss her latest cookbook, Tahini Baby. In this Replay episode of Superwomen, let’s revisit how she’s approaching cooking, business, and life with a focus on simplicity and joy. She shares how she built Tahini Baby around approachable recipes people can actually use, why she’s moved toward doing less but doing it better, and how that same mindset shows up in her life at home. This one will remind you to not take things too seriously and embrace what feels good.  Episode Guide: (00:00) Introducing Eden Grinshpan and Tahini Baby (05:23) Why she’s focusing on approachable recipes (09:21) What it really takes to create a cookbook (13:10) Using humor to build an authentic brand (16:51) Making cooking faster and more practical (21:26) Why tahini is the backbone of her cooking (23:20) The story behind her and Rebecca’s friendship (29:52) Cooking with kids and letting go of perfection (33:36) What keeps her marriage fun and strong https://referrals.xero.com/Superwomen_XeroCollabOne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  3. APR 30

    From Side Hustle to 11 Stores - How Stacey Fraser Bootstrapped Pink Chicken

    What’s the true emotional cost of starting a business on your own? Just ask Stacey Fraser, founder and CEO of Pink Chicken. She sacrificed years of social events, shed tears over countless finance meetings, and carried the weight of being responsible for dozens of employees. In this week’s episode of Superwomen, she gets real about what it really takes to build a successful company – and to keep it going when problems arise. This year, Pink Chicken is celebrating 20 years of operation and has 11 retail stores across the country. But behind the vintage-inspired textiles is a story of humble beginnings, putting out fires, and one woman learning the price of making her dream a reality. This one gets emotional at times, but in the end, you’ll understand why the hard work is worth it. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Stacey Fraser, founder of Pink Chicken (03:01) Building a brand from scratch (04:46) How they created a fun store experience for kids (05:52) Managing cash flow and growth as a solo founder (08:46) Navigating the pandemic (1:50) Retail struggles + challenges of expanding stores (12:14) Importance of Pink Chicken’s company culture (13:28) Why working with kids keeps Stacey inspired (15:58) Managing family and career as a founder (20:37) Shift from overworking to healthier habits (23:54) Celebrating Pink Chicken’s 20-year anniversary (31:10) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  4. APR 23

    How to Question Everything But Yourself With Journalist Danielle Robay

    What happens when you stop waiting to be chosen and start making your own opportunities? This week on Superwomen, I’m joined by Danielle Robay, journalist, founder and host of the podcast Question Everything to uncover how curiosity became the foundation of her career, and what had to change for to fully step into it.  Dubbed the Queen of Questions, Danielle is a true believer in the power of asking – both on the mic and in real life. She shares how curiosity can open doors, how asking for more leads to better outcomes, and why it’s important to authentically build relationships, not just network. Find out how she bet on herself after leaving a job in journalism, her take on how to build confidence over time, and the shift that ultimately changed everything. Take notes because this one will make you stop talking and start asking. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet to Danielle Robay, the "Queen of Questions" (05:06) Larry King and the art of asking questions (08:03) The importance of asking questions in business  (10:16) Why she moved away from entertainment news (15:13) Starting her podcast "Question Everything" (19:03) Why vulnerability is important for personal growth (25:28) Relationship building vs. networking (31:25) How Danielle created her card game Girls Night In (33:41) Lessons learned from interviewing successful people (36:19) Building confidence through competence and practice (40:30) Advice on asking meaningful questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  5. APR 16

    Ann McFerran Left Thailand With Nothing. Then Built a $40M Beauty Empire.

    Ann McFerran was a broke artist in a Koreatown backhouse, driving a PT Cruiser, with a few thousand dollars and an idea for magnetic lashes nobody had made yet. No investors. No business degree. No safety net. By year two, Glamnetic hit $40 million in revenue. This week on Superwomen, Ann breaks down exactly how she got there through cold DMs with 30% conversion rates, hand-labeling products with friends at midnight, maxing out credit cards, and becoming her own influencer before TikTok even existed. We also get into why she's never taken outside funding, what she's building next with DIGI Beauty, and the mindset shift that separates founders who quit from founders who scale. If you're in the early, unglamorous stage of building something… this one's for you. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Glamnetic’s Ann McFerran (01:57) The journey from pre-med at UCLA to fine art (03:47) How Ann created magnetic lashes through trial and error (06:02) Using direct messages to generate initial sales (08:02) Glamnetic’s explosive growth in 2020 (10:18) How to find the right people to join the business (13:07) DIGI Beauty and how the pivot to nails came about (14:52) The importance of staying scrappy (21:13) Constant innovation vs. patents (23:54) Addressing the decline of the lash craze (29:09) Balancing business and personal health as a founder (35:42) The decision to remain self-funded  (39:39) Leaving Thailand with nothing, to where she is today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  6. APR 9

    From Fired to Fully Booked: How Shani Darden Built a Cult Skincare Brand

    What happens when you build a cult following but don’t have a real business plan just yet? In this episode of Superwomen, I sit down with Shani Darden, the woman behind Shani Darden Skin Care and how she went from doing facials in a borrowed space to building a globally recognized brand. Shani opens up about launching her first product with no experience, the $80K sales weekend that changed everything, and the hard lessons that came with rapid growth. She gets candid about navigating investor pressure, taking the wrong investments, and nearly losing control of her brand. This one’s a great listen for any founder who’s figuring it out as they go. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Shani Darden (01:47) How getting fired led to her first unexpected big break (03:30) What pushed her to start her business from home (06:42) How retinol became her breakthrough product (08:23) The $80K sales weekend that changed everything (12:30) Hard business lessons and trusting the wrong people (14:41) Why beauty brands feel pressure to keep launching (16:54) Taking the wrong funding and what she would do differently (22:29) Shani Darden’s 5-minute skincare routine (24:34) The one skincare product everyone should own (25:47) The importance of trusting your voice and instincts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  7. APR 2

    How One Simple Idea Turned Into an 8-Figure Business with STATE Bags' Jacqueline Tatelman

    Imagine seeing kids carrying everything they own in trash bags. That was the reality Jacqueline Tatelman, Co-Founder, CEO, & Creative Director of STATE Bags, set out to change. This week on Superwomen, she shares how she went from running a nonprofit summer camp to building a brand with a mission to help families in need. But the journey was far from easy. From defective products to financial struggles and managing a major rebrand, Jacqueline gets real about what it truly takes to build a brand with purpose. And why setbacks are just part of the process. Make sure you are subscribed to Superwomen Media for all new episodes: http://youtube.com/channel/UCRCOD9Zzsc0U-5yLpSU2yKw?sub_confirmation=1 Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Jacqueline Tatelman, CEO of STATE Bags (02:05) How it started with a nonprofit summer camp (05:29) Evolving into a brand with a mission to help kids (08:13) Dealing with defective products and financial struggles (10:17) Funding a business with no outside investment (11:45) Becoming CEO and learning to trust herself (17:59) The strategy that helped them survive the pandemic (22:59) Evolving and changing brand perception (25:52) Why solving problems keeps her moving forward (29:17) Balancing work and self care  (31:34) The importance of trusting your instincts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  8. MAR 26

    The Secret to Building a Loyal Community: Vulnerability with Cameron Rogers

    What happens when you stop playing it safe and start trusting your instincts? This week on SUPERWOMEN, I had a great conversion with Cameron Rogers about her fearless decision to follow an unconventional career path – from private chef to health coach to now hosting the popular podcast, “Conversations With Cam.” Find out how she built a successful brand by taking a risk and following her gut. Cameron shares her “say yes to everything once” approach to finding your passion and how being true to herself turned that passion into a profitable business. If you’re feeling stuck or looking to make a big change, you’ll love her insights. Episode Guide:  (00:00) Meet Cameron Rogers (03:35) Leaving corporate life and evolving into a content creator (05:57) Learning to podcast through trial and error (08:42) Trusting your gut and embracing a flexible career path (10:53) The unseen effort that goes into content creation (12:34) Time management and the impact of a supportive team (15:53) Prioritizing friendship and why it matters (21:32) Making space for self-care and a social life (23:03) The importance of an equal partnership in marriage (28:34) Dealing with online criticism (30:03) The challenges of staying authentic (33:59) The “Morning After” Superwomen edition (36:36) Reflecting on the future and staying true to your values Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
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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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