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➡️ About The Guest
Rebecca Minkoff is a renowned American fashion designer known for her innovative, accessible luxury handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear apparel. She co-founded her eponymous brand in 2005 alongside her brother Uri Minkoff, launching with the "Morning After Bag" (M.A.B.), a signature design that gained popularity for its effortless blend of downtown New York edge and everyday functionality. Minkoff's brand is celebrated for catering to the modern, stylish woman, delivering high-quality products that bridge the gap between high-end fashion and real-life practicality.
Beyond her impact on fashion, Minkoff has become a leading voice for women in business, using her platform to support and empower female entrepreneurs. She co-founded the Female Founder Collective, an initiative aimed at providing resources and networking opportunities for women-led businesses. Minkoff has been recognized for her advocacy, innovative marketing strategies, and dedication to sustainability, making her not only a fashion icon but also a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs and designers around the world.
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https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Unlocking-Creativity-Courage-Success/dp/1400220718
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Rebecca’s Changing Definition of ‘Making It’
05:12 - Balancing Kids and Career
07:39 - Failures Before Success
11:00 - The Heart of Rebecca’s Journey
12:31 - Rebecca’s Success Secret
15:24 - Born Entrepreneur? Or Trained?
20:07 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple
20:38 - Winning in the Modern Workplace
25:27 - Rebecca’s Biggest Risk
28:20 - What is the Female Founder Collective?
29:24 - The Universal Struggle of Female Founders
33:30 - Rebecca’s Podcast Kryptonite
38:41 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport
40:15 - Embracing Ideas without Chaos
41:07 - Rebecca’s Best ‘No’ Ever
43:00 - Rebecca’s ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ Framework
46:20 - Putting Yourself Out There
49:21 - Defining ‘Fearless’ and Turning Fear into Strength
51:23 - Advice to Her Younger Self
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