

How to Turn Your Fear Into Fuel For Success
Mar 5, 2024
Rebecca Minkoff, best-selling author and designer known for her stylish handbags, shares insights from her journey in entrepreneurship. She discusses her book 'Fearless,' revealing how to transform fear into motivation. The conversation explores the importance of grit and resilience, personal branding, and the power of storytelling in inspiring change. Minkoff also emphasizes the connection between fashion and empowerment, particularly in boosting women's confidence through community engagement.
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Keys to Success
- Develop grit to overcome challenges and bounce back from setbacks.
- Nurture relationships and don't hesitate to ask for what you need to succeed.
Early Career Hustle
- Rebecca Minkoff moved to New York with limited resources, forcing her to be resourceful.
- She asked for advances on orders to fund her company, demonstrating negotiation skills.
NYC Dreams
- Inspired by fashion magazines showcasing New York, Rebecca Minkoff moved there to pursue her design dreams.
- She chose NYC over Paris due to language barriers.