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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff
Hosted by Money News Network · EN
What are the secrets behind some of the most successful women in the world? Each week designer Rebecca Minkoff talks to women from all walks of life, from CEOs to artists, and shows us what life is like without the pretty filters in order to help you navigate what it means to be vulnerable, how loss can make you stronger, and other ways to make your inner superwoman shine. Join us in being Superwomen, together!
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You’re Not Crazy. It’s Your Hormones. | Dr. Heather Hirsch
6d ago00:40:37Summary readyYou’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And you’re probably not “just stressed.” This week on Superwomen, perimenopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch joins me for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We talk hormones, perimenopause, and why so many women suddenly feel disconnected from themselves. Women are hitting the peak of their careers, relationships, and responsibilities just as their hormones start shifting beneath them. I’ve experienced it personally. Dr. Heather breaks down what’s actually happening in the female brain and body during this stage of life and why one-size-fits-all hormone advice can do more harm than good. Plus, learn about the “hormone stacking” method she recommends. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet perimenopause expert Dr. Heather Hirsch (02:25) The benefits of symptom tracking for women (06:57) The healthcare gap leaving women without answers (10:38) How hormones impact the brain, mood, and motivation (13:52) Can you blame every symptom on perimenopause? (16:27) Dr. Heather explains “hormone stacking” (19:46) Why one-size-fits-all hormone care doesn’t work (21:47) Rebecca gets honest about her health journey (26:04) Can AI help fix women’s healthcare? (29:41) The workplace support women actually need Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Model and Creator Lexi Wood on Love, Public Judgment, and Choosing Herself
2w ago00:46:41Summary readyWhat happens when you stop attaching your worth to outcomes? This week on Superwomen, model, influencer and reality TV personality Lexi Wood opens up about the mindset that drives her dating life and her business goals. Find out how she practices detachment and why she always chooses herself. Plus, she opens up about lessons learned from modeling, taking control of her own narrative on reality TV, and the strategic moves behind her career transitions. If you need a reminder to keep betting on yourself, this episode is it. Sponsored by @magnumicecream. Nothing Cracks Like Magnum. Find Magnum Ice Cream at retailers nation-wide and at magnumicecream.com. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Lexi Wood (03:51) How she learned to write her own rules (07:29) Shaping your public narrative on reality TV (08:57) Being strategic about modeling and influencing (11:01) Why reality TV can be a space to flourish (17:24) Why dating is her favorite subject (19:17) Using cake and martinis to celebrate lessons learned (22:07) Giving yourself what you seek in a partner (28:56) How she learned to trust the universe (33:06) Handling online criticism and staying resilient (41:46) Why you should always bet on yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Turning Heartbreak Into a Cult Brand | Boys Lie Founders Tori Robinson and Leah O’Malley
3w ago00:42:50Summary readyThey say never mix business with friendship, but my guests today did the exact opposite. This week on Superwomen, I’m sitting down with besties-turned-co-founders Tori Robinson and Leah O’Malley, the duo behind the cult brand Boys Lie. What started as a shared mantra turned into a cosmetics brand, then clothing brand, and now an online community and podcast. Eight years into working together, Tori and Leah’s journey has been a test of both friendship and business savvy – from a drunken St. Patrick’s Day celebration that changed everything to a make-or-break moment that put a strain on their brand and relationship. Find out how they overcame, what they learned, and where they’re headed next. Brought to You By Macy’s Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Tori Robinson and Leah O’Malley of Boys Lie (02:10) How a fun night out led them to start a business (04:42) Launching a makeup line, then having to pivot (09:04) How Gigi Hadid helped skyrocket their brand (15:21) Building a community through shared heartbreak (16:34) Sharing crazy “Boys Lie” stories (23:07) The make-or-break moment in their friendship (29:33) Early mistakes and how they survived financially (33:06) Announcing Boys Lie x Von Dutch collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Triple Compounding Method That Took Invest Diva, Kiana Danial From Zero to $18 Million
4w ago00:40:03Summary readyShe wanted a divorce. But she needed financial independence first. This week on Superwomen, I’m talking to financial expert, best-selling author, and founder of InvestDiva.com, Kiana Danial. Renowned for her Triple Compounding method, she’s sharing how she went from zero to an $18 million-dollar net worth and how her investment mindset actually helped fix her marriage. Plus, get some practical investment tips you can apply in your own life, listen to us both reflect on some past financial mistakes, and how building financial independence gave her the tools to strengthen her marriage. If investing and wealth-building intimidate you, Kiana’s takes will give you the confidence you need. This episode was brought to you by Macy's. To learn more about Xero click here! Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet financial expert Kiana Danial (02:15) Her plan to divorce and be financially independent (06:09) A systematic approach to wealth-building (08:33) How investing in herself transformed her marriage (14:51) Why confidence is the key to financial success (15:43) Her "Pause, Break, Accelerate" system for investments (18:00) The importance of skill development (20:53) Why financial freedom is both lonely and empowering (24:02) Why women need to embrace financial self-trust (27:01) How to calculate your "financial freedom number" (35:20) Why it's never too late to start investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sexy and Saucy with Chef and Author of Tahini Baby, Eden Grinshpan
May 700:41:18Summary readyEden Grinshpan went to culinary school… but she doesn’t cook like a chef anymore. Instead, she’s built her brand around making food (and life) more approachable, less perfect, and actually doable. A year ago, I sat down with the Top Chef Canada host, restaurateur, and author to discuss her latest cookbook, Tahini Baby. In this Replay episode of Superwomen, let’s revisit how she’s approaching cooking, business, and life with a focus on simplicity and joy. She shares how she built Tahini Baby around approachable recipes people can actually use, why she’s moved toward doing less but doing it better, and how that same mindset shows up in her life at home. This one will remind you to not take things too seriously and embrace what feels good. Episode Guide: (00:00) Introducing Eden Grinshpan and Tahini Baby (05:23) Why she’s focusing on approachable recipes (09:21) What it really takes to create a cookbook (13:10) Using humor to build an authentic brand (16:51) Making cooking faster and more practical (21:26) Why tahini is the backbone of her cooking (23:20) The story behind her and Rebecca’s friendship (29:52) Cooking with kids and letting go of perfection (33:36) What keeps her marriage fun and strong https://referrals.xero.com/Superwomen_XeroCollabOne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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From Side Hustle to 11 Stores - How Stacey Fraser Bootstrapped Pink Chicken
Apr 3000:35:19Summary readyWhat’s the true emotional cost of starting a business on your own? Just ask Stacey Fraser, founder and CEO of Pink Chicken. She sacrificed years of social events, shed tears over countless finance meetings, and carried the weight of being responsible for dozens of employees. In this week’s episode of Superwomen, she gets real about what it really takes to build a successful company – and to keep it going when problems arise. This year, Pink Chicken is celebrating 20 years of operation and has 11 retail stores across the country. But behind the vintage-inspired textiles is a story of humble beginnings, putting out fires, and one woman learning the price of making her dream a reality. This one gets emotional at times, but in the end, you’ll understand why the hard work is worth it. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Stacey Fraser, founder of Pink Chicken (03:01) Building a brand from scratch (04:46) How they created a fun store experience for kids (05:52) Managing cash flow and growth as a solo founder (08:46) Navigating the pandemic (1:50) Retail struggles + challenges of expanding stores (12:14) Importance of Pink Chicken’s company culture (13:28) Why working with kids keeps Stacey inspired (15:58) Managing family and career as a founder (20:37) Shift from overworking to healthier habits (23:54) Celebrating Pink Chicken’s 20-year anniversary (31:10) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How to Question Everything But Yourself With Journalist Danielle Robay
Apr 2300:44:06Summary readyWhat happens when you stop waiting to be chosen and start making your own opportunities? This week on Superwomen, I’m joined by Danielle Robay, journalist, founder and host of the podcast Question Everything to uncover how curiosity became the foundation of her career, and what had to change for to fully step into it. Dubbed the Queen of Questions, Danielle is a true believer in the power of asking – both on the mic and in real life. She shares how curiosity can open doors, how asking for more leads to better outcomes, and why it’s important to authentically build relationships, not just network. Find out how she bet on herself after leaving a job in journalism, her take on how to build confidence over time, and the shift that ultimately changed everything. Take notes because this one will make you stop talking and start asking. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet to Danielle Robay, the "Queen of Questions" (05:06) Larry King and the art of asking questions (08:03) The importance of asking questions in business (10:16) Why she moved away from entertainment news (15:13) Starting her podcast "Question Everything" (19:03) Why vulnerability is important for personal growth (25:28) Relationship building vs. networking (31:25) How Danielle created her card game Girls Night In (33:41) Lessons learned from interviewing successful people (36:19) Building confidence through competence and practice (40:30) Advice on asking meaningful questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ann McFerran Left Thailand With Nothing. Then Built a $40M Beauty Empire.
Apr 1600:46:41Summary readyAnn McFerran was a broke artist in a Koreatown backhouse, driving a PT Cruiser, with a few thousand dollars and an idea for magnetic lashes nobody had made yet. No investors. No business degree. No safety net. By year two, Glamnetic hit $40 million in revenue. This week on Superwomen, Ann breaks down exactly how she got there through cold DMs with 30% conversion rates, hand-labeling products with friends at midnight, maxing out credit cards, and becoming her own influencer before TikTok even existed. We also get into why she's never taken outside funding, what she's building next with DIGI Beauty, and the mindset shift that separates founders who quit from founders who scale. If you're in the early, unglamorous stage of building something… this one's for you. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Glamnetic’s Ann McFerran (01:57) The journey from pre-med at UCLA to fine art (03:47) How Ann created magnetic lashes through trial and error (06:02) Using direct messages to generate initial sales (08:02) Glamnetic’s explosive growth in 2020 (10:18) How to find the right people to join the business (13:07) DIGI Beauty and how the pivot to nails came about (14:52) The importance of staying scrappy (21:13) Constant innovation vs. patents (23:54) Addressing the decline of the lash craze (29:09) Balancing business and personal health as a founder (35:42) The decision to remain self-funded (39:39) Leaving Thailand with nothing, to where she is today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryFrom Fired to Fully Booked: How Shani Darden Built a Cult Skincare Brand
Apr 900:33:13Summary readyWhat happens when you build a cult following but don’t have a real business plan just yet? In this episode of Superwomen, I sit down with Shani Darden, the woman behind Shani Darden Skin Care and how she went from doing facials in a borrowed space to building a globally recognized brand. Shani opens up about launching her first product with no experience, the $80K sales weekend that changed everything, and the hard lessons that came with rapid growth. She gets candid about navigating investor pressure, taking the wrong investments, and nearly losing control of her brand. This one’s a great listen for any founder who’s figuring it out as they go. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Shani Darden (01:47) How getting fired led to her first unexpected big break (03:30) What pushed her to start her business from home (06:42) How retinol became her breakthrough product (08:23) The $80K sales weekend that changed everything (12:30) Hard business lessons and trusting the wrong people (14:41) Why beauty brands feel pressure to keep launching (16:54) Taking the wrong funding and what she would do differently (22:29) Shani Darden’s 5-minute skincare routine (24:34) The one skincare product everyone should own (25:47) The importance of trusting your voice and instincts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SummaryHow One Simple Idea Turned Into an 8-Figure Business with STATE Bags' Jacqueline Tatelman
Apr 200:35:31Summary readyImagine seeing kids carrying everything they own in trash bags. That was the reality Jacqueline Tatelman, Co-Founder, CEO, & Creative Director of STATE Bags, set out to change. This week on Superwomen, she shares how she went from running a nonprofit summer camp to building a brand with a mission to help families in need. But the journey was far from easy. From defective products to financial struggles and managing a major rebrand, Jacqueline gets real about what it truly takes to build a brand with purpose. And why setbacks are just part of the process. Make sure you are subscribed to Superwomen Media for all new episodes: http://youtube.com/channel/UCRCOD9Zzsc0U-5yLpSU2yKw?sub_confirmation=1 Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Jacqueline Tatelman, CEO of STATE Bags (02:05) How it started with a nonprofit summer camp (05:29) Evolving into a brand with a mission to help kids (08:13) Dealing with defective products and financial struggles (10:17) Funding a business with no outside investment (11:45) Becoming CEO and learning to trust herself (17:59) The strategy that helped them survive the pandemic (22:59) Evolving and changing brand perception (25:52) Why solving problems keeps her moving forward (29:17) Balancing work and self care (31:34) The importance of trusting your instincts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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