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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
➡️ Success Story Podcast - Stories Worth Telling
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary.
On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups, and entrepreneurship.
Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures, and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas, and insights.
He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.
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