The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast Rebecca Minkoff - How To Build Your Brand, Advice For Aspiring Business Owners, RHONY, & How To Build Foundational Skills
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Nov 20, 2024 
In this insightful chat, Rebecca Minkoff, a celebrated fashion designer and entrepreneur behind a global luxury brand, shares her inspiring journey in the fashion industry. She discusses the importance of building foundational skills and the resilience needed to overcome rejection. Rebecca also touches on the realities of entrepreneurship, celebrity interactions that boosted her brand, and the emotional toll of being in the public eye due to reality TV. Her candid advice offers aspiring business owners a roadmap to success in today's competitive landscape.
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Early Business Exposure
- Rebecca Minkoff's early entrepreneurial spirit stemmed from watching her mother sell items at a flea market.
- Young Minkoff attempted to sell her own creations, but realized the importance of product-market fit early on.
From Rejection to Foundation
- Early rejection as a dancer led Minkoff to costume design.
- This experience provided a strong foundation in design and an understanding of body shapes and character essence.
New York Hustle
- Minkoff's brother helped her secure an internship with a designer in New York.
- Despite starting in the shipping department, her hard work and willingness to learn every aspect of the business impressed the CEO.