Superwomen With Rebecca Minkoff

This episode is sponsored by Capital One Business. Some people feel the entrepreneurial itch from a young age and dive in headfirst as soon as they can create something to sell. Others may feel its constant, subtle pull for years while they work for someone else, only giving in once the pain of an unsatisfying job finally outweighs the fear of doing their own thing. Danyel Surrency Jones was quite comfortable in her executive position at a Fortune 500 company, but being told repeatedly that she was “too innovative” finally pushed her past her own discomfort, helped her focus on the skills she had built and how she could apply them to any field. In co-founding POWERHANDZ, an athletic training and rehabilitation product tech company, Danyel is pursuing her life’s goal to improve the lives of others by serving local and global communities, improving health and wellness for all people by bridging the gap in disparities, and ensuring that the company will never have to choose between doing good and turning a prof

Growing up as the child of liberal parents in Seattle, Jessica Bennett may have spent her formative years steeped in a culture of feminism, but she didn’t feel the need to claim the title of feminist until she was faced with the tangible gender disparities that arose during her first job as a staff writer at Newsweek in New York. Spurred by inexcusable evidence of wage discrepancy and story stealing, Jessica banded with other women in the company, only to discover Newsweek’s 40+ year history of discrimination against women. Finding her niche in mission-driven journalism, Jessica has authored two books, received awards for her coverage of the LGBTQ+ community, been named the first ever gender editor of The New York Times, and launched numerous projects on gender politics and cultural trends. Still working to manage the demon known as “imposter syndrome” despite her many accolades, Jessica continues in her mission to bring change into the spaces that are not yet considered safe for women and marginalized commu

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to this excerpt -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems crazy to think that there was a time when entrepreneur, creatrix and makeup maven Bobbi Brown didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life, but like many young people it took some coaxing to decide on a career path. However, once she realized her passion lay in makeup artistry, there was no looking back. Working as a freelance artist in NYC, Bobbi was unimpressed with the popular color palettes at the time, preferring to mix her own shades. Credited with popularizing the “natural” makeup look, Bobbi’s creativity led to her own makeup line, which then paved the way for a multitude of businesses to follow. This Renaissance woman has written numerous books, owns a hotel, and has launched several wellness and makeup brands since her namesake line first debuted, all the while carving out time for herself and her family and learning the art of patience along the way. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Succ

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to this excerpt -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your family is big? Try being one of 108 adopted siblings! The love, challenges, and resilience that Claire Babineaux-Fontenot learned by observing her parents, brothers, and sisters created within her an unwavering optimism in the face of adversity. When a major health scare caused Claire to question her career choice, she ultimately decided she wanted to do something more fulfilling, and went to work at Feeding America. Now invested in solving the challenges of food insecurity across the U.S., Claire has learned the importance of directing her energy, delegating tasks, and doubled down in her belief that it’s a communal effort that makes for the greatest rewards. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Email your receipt to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get a $25 credit on Rebeccaminkoff.com! It's a win-win! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas How Covid has affected people already experie

As someone who's moved around the country multiple times with 3  kids, Lisa Jacobs knows the power of an organized home. An organized  space can save you time, money, and even instill calm in a chaotic  house. At the age of 48, Lisa found  herself at a crossroad in life. Her kids were older, and she was ready  to go back into the workforce. When considering her options she thought  about what she was most passionate about --- organizing and  decluttering. Starting her business Jacobs admits she made a million  mistakes along the way, but that's the life of an entrepreneur. Lisa  talks about some of her best organizing tips, and reminds us that yes,  we really should throw out clothes that don't fit us anymore! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Email your receipt to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get a $25 credit on Rebeccaminkoff.com! It's a win-win! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas T

Daphne Oz spent her formative years cooking by her grandmother’s side, soaking up recipes, techniques and family gatherings around the kitchen. It made sense, then, that her first book, written while she was still in college, was about healthy eating. While that paved the way for her to join the culinary-centered talk show, The Chew, Daphne still didn’t have any formal training, a fact she remedied by attending culinary school despite an already-successful stint on a cooking show. Daphne continues to stir her entrepreneurial spirit as co-host of the Mom Brain Podcast. As a business owner and mother of four, it may seem as though she is doing the impossible. The key, she says, is learning to ask for help where you need it and to show up as your most authentic self, no matter what others have to say about it! Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Email your receipt to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get a $25

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to this excerpt from Chapter 3 -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While she might not define herself as a fitness enthusiast, Jen Cohen Bogan has an eye for the up and coming, and she knew the first time she rode an e-bike that there was something special there. The missing piece was, in her mind, a product that could marry function, value, quality and style. Not many people would want to ride a bike that wasn’t cute! Ever the outsider in her career pursuits, Jen parlayed her lack of experience into a fresh perspective, doing her own extensive research and funding in order to learn as much as possible while still maintaining control of what was to become her new company. She’s now the proud owner of Bluejay Bikes, one of the most popular brands available, pursuing what lights her fire and practicing what makes her happy on a daily basis. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Send the receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purcha

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to this excerpt from Chapter 2 -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chriselle Lim was an influencer before influencing was a career to aspire to. Having fun with her own YouTube channel in college, she was one of the pioneers who recognized that content could mean more than ironic memes and charming cat videos. Early on, she was invited to Rebecca’s fashion shows before fashion had tapped into the influencer market. Their friendship has been going strong ever since. Never content focusing in just one area, Chriselle has gone through a digital metamorphosis through her use of various social media platforms over the years. She has also expanded her entrepreneurial side in the co-founding of bümo, a multidimensional service aimed at providing quality educational classes to children while simultaneously equipping parents with both remote support and a place to work and receive childcare in their new co-working space debuting this spring in Los Angeles. It sounds like a lot, and it is, but Chriselle has learned that the key to success is knowing what you’re good at, diving deep,

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to an excerpt from the first chapter, If You Want To Go, Go -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

When Minjae Ormes was passionately studying storytelling and film, she didn’t know she would eventually use those skills for another type of storytelling: business marketing in a digital world. The creativity and unorthodox approach she built because of this led her to the position of Global Head of Media at YouTube. Now as CMO at Visible, an innovative, all digital telecommunications brand. Forbes has even crowned her “World’s Most Influential CMO.” While it may sound like a dream resume, Minjae admits that it took a long time to figure out what she wanted to do with her life, especially as she realized she leaned towards the unconventional. Learning to embrace her uniqueness, Minjae now uses her platform to take a stand for Asian communities, for women, and for anyone who worries that their passion may diverge from the norm. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Email your receipt to fearless@rebeccamink

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to the introduction of the book -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU! Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An actress-turned-entrepreneur and a fashion designer board a bus. What do they talk about? Breastfeeding, naturally! When Rebecca heard Tia Mowry’s giggle across the bus filled with successful women bound for Napa, she knew she had found a new friend. Joining Superwomen for the first time, Tia shares the story of how her career has evolved over the years as she’s discovered different facets of herself. Fascinated by cooking and wellness, Tia has authored the Whole New You Cookbook, hosts Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix on YouTube, and launched Anser Supplements, all in an effort to share the importance of personal health in a way that is informative and inclusive. Following her inner guidance to constantly cultivate her passion, Tia embodies the mantra “inspire, uplift, encourage,” setting the example that practicing patience and taking risks is essential to achieving your dreams. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Suc

Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, comes out on June 15th. Take a listen to the foreward of the book -- and stay tuned as we release new excerpts every week! Pre-order now and begin the first step on your path to achieving your dreams in spite of the fear that you think is holding you back. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down. I can’t wait to share this with YOU!  Send a receipt of your pre-order to fearless@rebeccaminkoff.com to get $25 off your next RM purchase! You'll also get the first half of the book to read immediately as well as a preview of the audiobook before anyone else, and you'll get your name on the guest list to a FREE virtual event with fellow fearless female leaders & entrepreneurs. https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/fearless-the-new-rules-for-unlocking-creativity-courage-and-success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is in partnership with SAP SuccessFactors. Barbara Mason, CHRO of Scotiabank, may be one of the most successful women in banking, but it was never her plan to go into finance. As a college graduate with a degree in urban geography, she started working with the bank in order to scout new locations for branches. It turns out she had a knack for the business, however, working in almost every aspect of the bank in her nearly 40 years there, leading her to be listed among Canada’s most powerful women. One of Barbara’s passion projects has been spearheading the Scotiabank Women Initiative, supporting women-owned businesses through access to capital, mentorship and education. By supporting women in their careers, and highlighting the need to make a shift in social stigma around the division of labor at home, Barbara is working to ensure more women can jumpstart their own business ventures and rise in the ranks of corporations worldwide. The Female Founder Collective is partnering with SAP on a progra

Even as a child, Jamie Kern Lima loved listening to people share their stories. As a kid she would watch Oprah in the family living room, soaking up both the sincerity and contagious enthusiasm that was the hallmark of such an iconic show. It came as a surprise, then, when Jamie’s dream job as a news anchor didn’t turn out to be as fulfilling as she’d hoped. A sudden, tenacious battle with rosacea led Jamie to explore a countless number of makeup and skincare options, all to no avail. Inspiration struck when she decided to create her own line of cosmetics despite her lack of experience in the field. Following her intuition to leave the newsroom behind, Jamie experienced years of rejection as one investor after another turned her down. Sticking to her guns proved her point, however, as IT Cosmetics slowly grew, only to be acquired by L’Oreal in 2016 in their largest company purchase to date. Jamie is now the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100 years as a brand, and she’s passing her invaluable advice along in h

Chances are you’ve encountered Mars products whether you realize it or not. From their iconic candy bars to pet food, veterinary hospitals and more, Mars has diversified over the decades to become one of the most successful companies in the world. Victoria Mars, board member and associate, has spent the last 40 years working to make Mars a more supportive environment for everyone involved, but especially for women. By building collaborative relationships based on listening, trust and authenticity, she has spearheaded a movement to generate a greater chance at flexibility and success for women and working mothers. What needs to change so more women can reach their full potential? Join Mars’ global campaign to drive change on gender inequality.  Visit beheard.mars.com to learn more, complete the short survey and continue the conversation with #HereToBeHeard. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to pre-order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Send a re