Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! A professional dancer's career is not easy. A complete commitment of your time, body, and most importantly your heart is required. It is for this reason that many women end their careers early or wait until later in life, after retiring, to have children. Dancer Eran Bugge is blazing a new path in the modern dance world by showing the industry that she has room in her heart for both dance and a child. Eran always assumed that she would retire and then become a mom, but then the pandemic hit and changed everything. Not ready to give up performing and not knowing when the pandemic would end, Eran and her husband decided to have a baby. After having a child and returning to dance, Eran became one of the first women since the 1980s to do so. Being a mother has allowed Eran to expand her heart even more while doing what she loves. Social Media: @eranbugge 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. Big Ideas: -How you get started on the trajectory to becoming a professional dancer -How the world of dance is not conducive to becoming a parent -How the pandemic changed everything -Dancing while pregnant and the effects of pregnancy on a dancer’s body -Balancing life as a professional dancer and mother -How motherhood changes you as a dancer Links: paultaylordance.org/discover/dancers/

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠! In this special “In Her Skin…Care” episode, Michelle Lee, beauty expert and founder of Monologue, is back for an encore episode and is sharing a behind-the-scenes peek into her “skincare wardrobe.” Michelle Lee has a long and winding career arc primarily spent in the publishing world, including nearly six years at Allure Magazine as editor-in-chief. Then, in July of 2021, Netflix offered her a deal she couldn't refuse. She quickly relocated her family to Los Angeles and accepted the VP-Head of Global Editorial and Publishing position. As a result of burnout after a year and a half, Michelle decided to start her own PR and marketing agency, Monologue. The mission of Monologue is to bring beauty and lifestyle brands to life and tell their stories.  Guest Website: hellomonologue.com Social Media: @heymichellelee 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. Hey Superwomen, if you happen to be in Dallas you can experience the Augustinus Bader brand at their first pop-up store located in the West Village next door to Sephora. The brand will open its doors on November 16th and will be there until the end of December. So stop by for all of your critical skincare needs. They will also be offering their epic spa services, currently only available in New York City, in this location. So be sure to book your Bader glow just in time for your holiday parties. As my listener, you’re going to get 20 percent off with the code “superwomen” when you shop in-store and it is valid for product purchases, not services. Go get that glow ladies! Big Ideas:  - How to get through moments of uncertainty when nothing seems to be working out - How to be creative and scrappy  - How to apply journalism skills to other fields - Dealing with the parts of entrepreneurship you might not like - Being your own boss and owning your time - Advice for those looking to be a founder in the beauty industry - A behind-the-scenes look at Michelle Lee’s “skin care wardrobe”

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠! To all the modern-day moms out there doing the most, we see you. And you deserve an outfit that sees you too. With 75 percent of unpaid care labor falling into the hands of women, the need for closing the economic inequality gap has never been greater. Writing and fashion brand consultant Melissa Magsaysay and fashion designer Andrea Racey, cofounders of Duster, have created a contemporary house dress (inspired by the duster worn by Filipino women to do housework) that not only carries women through their day-to-day work, but also sparks a larger conversation about women's work, both visible and invisible. Melissa and Andrea are driven by their brand's mission to honor ALL that women do and ease the burden in women's lives. Guest Website: shopduster.com Social Media: @shopduster 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. Big Ideas:  - The cost of women performing the majority of unpaid care labor  -The unsexy “oh shit” moments of bootstrapping a fashion brand - The value of a co-founder partnership - Untieing your worth from your work - How the look of women’s work has changed

This episode originally aired in December 2021 What is ⁠Betches⁠, you ask? Actually, you probably don’t have to, and the more important question is what isn’t Betches involved in? What started as a satirical blog between lifelong friends is now a 12 brand, multiplatform media company that spans content across 10 podcasts, multiple best-selling books and popular merchandise, all at the tips of 105 million fingers (thanks to their 10.5 million ⁠Instagram⁠ followers)! Founders Sami Sage and Jordana Abraham get down to the vital details of how to carefully calculate expansions, keep costs low, create success without investors, and, most importantly, what it takes to work with friends and stay that way. Betches is here to entertain you, but it’s also ready to celebrate knowing yourself, having fun and honoring the individual and collective success of women, one rosé at a time. 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 ⁠Betches.com⁠ ⁠Betches Podcasts⁠ Social Media ⁠@betches⁠ ⁠@sami⁠ ⁠@jordanaabraham⁠ Big Ideas How to successfully parlay friendships into business partnerships. Getting to know yourself in order to live and act in alignment with who you really are.

This episode originally aired in February 2022 You may know her from Bling Empire in your Netflix queue, but Kelly Mi Li is anything but a flash-in-the-pan reality star. Her intelligence, drive and grounded approach have made her a wildly successful entrepreneur, most notably as a film and television producer, which predated her foray on camera. Kelly’s love of storytelling has led her to produce everything from scripted series to reality shows, but she finds nothing so fascinating as documentary, viewing little-known stories as some of the most inspirational. Kelly walks the line between public figure and private citizen, advocating to destigmatize conversations around mental health in Asian communities, and pushing for the inclusion of Asian casts in an era when it’s needed the most. 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. Social Media ⁠@kellymili⁠ Links ⁠Hate is a Virus⁠ Big Ideas How to maintain your “north star” when ideas take time to get off the ground. Embracing humanness as a way of connecting with each other.

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! The word breastfeeding almost immediately evokes an emotional reaction, especially for breastfeeding parents. Each person's journey with breastfeeding is unique. It isn't often discussed, but despite breastfeeding being considered "as old as time," not much innovation has taken place to assist parents during such a difficult period. Cue Elizabeth Myer and Betsy Riley, cofounders of Swehl, an online platform dedicated to bringing breastfeeding into the 21st century. Following their breastfeeding journeys in the Covid era, Elizabeth and Betsy started Swehl. During this process, they realized that families need more education and support around breastfeeding to be able to make a more informed choice after the birth of their child. With Swehl, you'll find everything you need when it comes to breastfeeding: a 75-part video series on all things breastfeeding, a supportive community led by the Motherboard, and multifunctional, sustainable products that will get you through it all. Guest Website: ⁠swehl.com⁠ Social Media: ⁠@swehl⁠ 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. Big Ideas:  -The importance of education, and mental, and emotional support on the breastfeeding journey -Normalizing that breastfeeding is not easy or natural for most people -Removing the guilt and shame associated with different types of journeys -The importance of community support for parents 

Enjoy this video podcast on Spotify and ⁠Youtube⁠! How do you cope when the only thing that defines your identity and is intrinsically linked to your self-worth is no longer available? You pivot. And that is exactly what Emily Tisch Sussman did.  Emily worked in Washington DC for over a decade as a top Democratic political strategist and then…she had kids. With three children, three and under, and no childcare in the middle of the pandemic, Emily reached her breaking point as she realized the end of her career as she knew it. On the brink of an identity crisis, Emily did the only thing she could think of: she reached out for advice and in turn ended up creating an award-winning podcast. On She Pivots, Emily talks with other women about their own pivots and how they found success after reinventing themselves during critical life turning points. With a renewed sense of self-worth, Emily feels fulfilled in all aspects of her life and has even taken on a brand-new venture producing Broadway shows. You can catch the Tony Award-winning musical Shucked on Broadway. 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: ⁠Emilytischsussman.com⁠ ⁠shepivotsthepodcast.com⁠ Social Media: ⁠@shepivotsthepodcast⁠ Big Ideas: Changing the narrative of what it means to be a working mother What policies need to change for women with children to rise in politics How an identity crisis can lead to something great The challenges of choosing how to prioritize your time

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! How is it that one person succeeds while another doesn’t? Is success the result of some kind of magic? Long-time fashion designer and founder of Nili Lotan Design Studio, Nili Lotan, seems to think so. Having spent 43 years in the fashion industry, 20 of those as a designer for well-known labels such as Nautica and Ralph Lauren, and 23 as the designer of her namesake brand, Nili Lotan believes this is truly her journey.  Life was not easy for Nili after she immigrated to NYC from Israel in 1980, but she persevered believing in herself and her abilities. Being the type to dive headfirst into things, she felt her success was inevitable since she had found her lane. Although the path was difficult and full of challenges, Nili worked hard and put in long hours. Nili is finally reaping the rewards of her unwavering persistence thanks to the beauty that surrounds her and her focus on living a life of freedom. 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. Social Media: ⁠@nililotan⁠ Big Ideas:  -Trusting in the magic of the journey to success - The challenges of being a working mother in the fashion industry in the 80’s and 90’s -The rewards of finding the right lane and knowing what fuels you -How people's priorities and social media have changed in the fashion industry over the past 40 years

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! In a world filled with so much darkness, there are also luminaries that shine a little brighter than the rest. Kendra Scott, founder of Kendra Scott Jewelry, is one of them.  During her journey to build her namesake brand, Kendra has faced a number of challenges. In her newest memoir, Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love, Kendra divulges all of the nitty-gritty details that have led to her hugely successful brand. Her life and business are an embodiment of her values of family, fashion, and philanthropy. With over two decades of business experience, Kendra shares her light with those whose lives need a little uplifting. 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. Social Media: ⁠@kendrascott⁠ ⁠@officialkendrascott⁠ ⁠@yellowrosebykendrascott⁠ Big Ideas: -The value of a customer connection versus just a transaction -How to persevere through challenging moments in life and business -Building a purposeful brand that centers your values Links: Born to Shine Book Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Kendra Gives Back Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! When Aliza Licht (aka DKNY PR GIRL) left Donna Karan after 17 years, she was simply known as Aliza from DKNY. With no title to fall back on, Aliza knew she had to figure out who she was now and reshape her own narrative. Aliza’s journey in self-reflection led to her writing her second book On Brand: Shape Your Narrative. Share Your Vision. Shift Their Perception. By retelling her journey, Aliza shows readers how she rebranded herself and took control of her own story. Aliza believes that every individual is responsible for taking an active role in their own brand in today's ever-changing, noisy world. For Aliza’s full back story, be sure to revisit her first guest appearance on Superwomen. 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: ⁠alizalicht.com⁠ Social Media: Instagram: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Twitter: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠@AlizaLicht⁠ TikTok: ⁠@alizalichtxo⁠ Big Ideas: -Questions to consider when thinking about your personal brand -How to talk about yourself without bragging -Individualized advice for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z for building a brand Links: Market Yourself: Aliza Licht of Leave Your Mark- Aliza’s first guest appearance on Superwomen On Brand Book On Brand Reading Companion Leave Your Mark: Podcast Leaving Their Mark LinkedIn List