Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff
Each week, designer Rebecca Minkoff interviews successful women from various fields, including CEOs and artists, revealing their lives without filters. The conversations explore vulnerability, overcoming loss, and discovering one's inner strength. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to embrace their own superwoman potential.
Episodes
What She Gained by Giving Up the CEO Title | Deepica Mutyala, Founder of Live Tinted
Deepica Mutyala grew up in a family of doctors, but she had a different dream: building a beauty brand where women who looked like her could finally see themselves represented. She did exactly that with Live Tinted. But somewhere along the way, the pressure to prove herself became just as consuming as the business itself.
After seven years as CEO, Deepica made a decision she once couldn't imagi
She Was Told She Might Never Be a Mom. Now She’s Making Egg Freezing Free | Cofertility’s Lauren Makler
Having options about fertility changes how you make important life decisions. Most women don't know how many options they have.
When a rare diagnosis threatened Lauren Makler’s ability to have children, frozen eggs gave her the peace of mind and freedom she needed. That experience led her to build Cofertility, where women can freeze their eggs for free when they donate eggs to intended parents.
From Fearful to Fully Seen: How Larissa Mills Reinvented Herself in Her 50s
The moments when we question ourselves can reveal strengths we never knew we had
Larissa Mills went from a season of severe anxiety where she struggled to leave her house and questioned whether she had accomplished anything, to building a creator career in her 50s.
In this episode of Superwomen, I sat down with Larissa to talk about how her daughter’s viral TikTok video opened a door s
Dr. Lara Devgan Had a Practice That Can't Scale. So She Built a Brand That Could.
Sometimes growth means being a beginner again.
Dr. Lara Devgan spent years becoming a renowned plastic surgeon, a certified expert in her field and trusted by many patients. Then she started a skincare company with no business experience. That meant learning FDA regulations, packaging, sourcing, marketing, and brand building from scratch.
In this episode of Superwomen, she shares the trade-o
From Persona to Power: How Serena Kerrigan Learned to Be Fully Herself
What happens when the version of yourself that built your success is no longer who you want to be?
In this episode of Superwomen, author, content creator, and entrepreneur Serena Kerrigan talks about the version of herself she had to outgrow in order to become more confident, more ambitious, and more fully herself.
Serena built an entire career around confidence before realizing she was stil
How Cheryl Liu Built Raspberry AI Before AI Was Ready for Fashion
Cheryl Liu didn’t start Raspberry AI just to build a company. She was building the freedom to own her life.
After immigrating to the U.S. at five and growing up with little financial stability, Cheryl developed a deep need for independence. Years later, that drive led her to bet on AI before the technology was ready, and she built Raspberry AI at the forefront of fashion’s rapidly changing futu
The Clear Cut’s Olivia Landau on Wanting to Quit When Quitting Isn’t an Option
Success doesn’t always make things easier. Sometimes it asks you to become someone new.
In this episode, I chat with Olivia Landau, founder of The Clear Cut, to talk about the moments behind the success that most people never see: the doubt, the pressure, and the decisions that shape who you become as a founder.
Olivia grew up around diamonds, studied gemology, and began The Clear Cut
RHONY’s Dorinda Medley on Dating, Friendship & Why Life Gets Better After 50
We spend so much time fearing getting older. What if it's actually the best part?
In this episode of Superwomen, I sat down with the Real Housewives of New York City alum, Dorinda Medley to discuss why getting older means more self-acceptance, what dating and friendship look like in your later years, and how life changes after the end of a marriage.
We’re joined by another NYC icon: Sex and
Nicky Hilton Rothschild on New York Before Dating Apps
Nicky Hilton Rothschild was an It Girl long before algorithms and Instagram feeds. But for all the stories that come with growing up in one of the city’s most recognizable families, the version of Nicky today is much more interested in what lasts.
In this episode of Superwomen, I sat down with the socialite, designer, and NYC native to reminisce about a bygone era. Nicky gets nostalgic about le
Be Your Own Mr. Big: Sex and the City Creator Candace Bushnell on Love & Ambition
Before Sex and the City became a cultural phenomenon, Candace Bushnell was writing about something she saw happening all around her: ambitious, successful single women taking over New York City.
In this episode of Superwomen, Candace joins Rebecca to revisit the column that started it all, the real-life stories behind Sex and the City, and what it was like watching her work become part of the c
Sali Christeson Knew Business, Not Fashion — and Built Argent Anyway
Building Argent wasn't the hardest part. Becoming the leader capable of building it was.
Sali Christeson knows what it means to build in an industry where the rules were not designed with women in mind. As the founder and CEO of Argent, she set out to reimagine workwear for women, but the journey demanded far more than creating a new category of clothing: it required her to redefine her own rel
Rebecca Rittenhouse Was Tired of Waiting to Be Chosen, So She Built Something of Her Own
You probably know Rebecca Rittenhouse from her roles on The Mindy Project, Blood & Oil, His & Hers, and more. But behind the success was an industry that required constant resilience, rejection, and the ability to keep showing up even when the answer was no.
When the pandemic and the 2023 Hollywood strikes brought uncertainty to her career, Rebecca was forced to confront how much of her future
Amanda Kloots Lost the Life She Planned. Then Built One She Never Expected
What happens when life forces you to become someone you never planned to be?
Amanda Kloots has reinvented herself more times than most people ever will. From Broadway performer to television host, entrepreneur, wellness founder, widow, and single mother. But this conversation of Superwomen isn't about career pivots. It's about the identity shifts that made every next chapter possible.
Amanda
Lucy Guo on Why Founders Need Delusion, Not Certainty
What happens when you stop treating failure as something to avoid and start treating it as just information?
This week on Superwomen, I sit down with Lucy Guo, founder of Passes and one of the world's youngest self-made billionaires, to unpack the mindset that has shaped every company she's built.
Together they explore why confidence often looks like delusion, why happiness can become a comp
Miranda McKeon on Choosing a Bigger Life After Cancer
At 19, actress, creator, and podcast host Miranda McKeon thought her life had barely begun. Then she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
What followed wasn't just a fight for her health—it was a complete transformation of who she became.
In this episode of Superwomen, Miranda shares how facing mortality reshaped the way she approaches ambition, relationships, grief, creativity, success
The Problem No Beauty Brand Was Solving | Amy Liu of Tower 28
What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you want?
This week on Superwomen, Amy Liu, founder and CEO of Tower 28 Beauty, joins me for a conversation about approval, age, uncertainty, and solving a problem that no one had yet.
Before launching one of beauty's most beloved brands, Amy walked away from a successful executive career with no plan fo
Grace Ann Nader on Why You Don't Have to Become Just One Thing
Most people spend their 20s trying to figure out who they are. Grace Ann Nader is doing it in front of millions.
This week on Superwomen, I sat down with model, reality star, and Love Thy Nader cast member Grace Ann Nader for a conversation about identity, reinvention, and the pressure to have your life figured out before you're ready.
Grace opens up about walking away from a future in medic
Heidi Montag on Fame, Failure, and Finally Being Understood
You’re probably wrong about Heidi Montag.
This week on Superwomen, I sat down with the woman many people think they already know. (And no, we’re not talking about The Hills.)
Instead, we get into the dream Heidi had long before reality TV: her music. She shares how she spent years pouring everything into her album, why she believed it had failed, and what it felt like to watch it find a cult
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: How Lauren Kleinman Built a PR Empire
What happens when the very thing that drives your success becomes the thing you have to outgrow?
This week on Superwomen, Lauren Kleinman, founder of Dreamday and co-founder of Quality Media and The Quality Edit, shares a candid look at the invisible trade-offs that often come with ambition.
Lauren opens up about the perfectionism, pressure, and relentless drive that fueled her success—but e
You’re Not Crazy. It’s Your Hormones. | Dr. Heather Hirsch
You’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, relationship
Model and Creator Lexi Wood on Love, Public Judgment, and Choosing Herself
What 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 reali
Turning Heartbreak Into a Cult Brand | Boys Lie Founders Tori Robinson and Leah O’Malley
They 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 togethe
The Triple Compounding Method That Took Invest Diva, Kiana Danial From Zero to $18 Million
She 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 practic
Sexy and Saucy with Chef and Author of Tahini Baby, Eden Grinshpan
Eden 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
From Side Hustle to 11 Stores - How Stacey Fraser Bootstrapped Pink Chicken
What’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 kee
How to Question Everything But Yourself With Journalist Danielle Robay
What 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 o
Ann McFerran Left Thailand With Nothing. Then Built a $40M Beauty Empire.
Ann 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
From Fired to Fully Booked: How Shani Darden Built a Cult Skincare Brand
What 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 every
How One Simple Idea Turned Into an 8-Figure Business with STATE Bags' Jacqueline Tatelman
Imagine 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 financia
The Secret to Building a Loyal Community: Vulnerability with Cameron Rogers
What happens when you stop playing it safe and start trusting your instincts?
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I had a great conversion with Cameron Rogers about her fearless decision to follow an unconventional career path – from private chef to health coach to now hosting the popular podcast, “Conversations With Cam.” Find out how she built a successful brand by taking a risk and following her gut.
What Comes After the “It” Product? | Hart Hagerty
She sold nearly 200,000 earrings. Then she had to figure out what came next.
In this episode of SUPERWOMEN, I had a great conversation with Hart Hagerty, founder of shophart.com. She had an “it” product early on, then realized that just wasn’t enough to build a lasting brand. Here’s how she reinvented her business while staying true to her personal vision.
We dive deep into the “messy middle
From Losing a Dream Job to Building a Dream Life | Lilliana Vazquez
She landed her dream job in television—only to lose it three months later and be forced to completely reinvent her career.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lilliana Vazquez, Emmy-winning host, style expert, and social media mogul. For years, E! News was her dream job… until it wasn’t. So, what did she do next?
Lilliana opens up about why she left, the wild rid
From Dream to Sold Out in Two Hours: Here's Rachel Mansfield’s Story
She gave herself 6 months to turn her hobby into a business. 10 years later, she’s building a snack empire.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I hung out with Rachel Mansfield, content creator, cookbook author, investor, and co-founder of the clean kids snack brand cadootz!. After getting fired because of her growing Instagram presence, Rachel bet on herself and began a decade-long entrepreneurial climb.
The CEO Whisperer’s Playbook for Unlocking Creativity | Dr. Natalie Nixon
Creativity isn’t just for designers. It’s a core business skill.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Natalie Nixon, PhD, renowned creativity strategist, President of Figure 8 Thinking, and author of The Creativity Leap. We discuss why creativity is at the heart of successful business strategies and how it can transform the way companies lead, adapt, and innovate.
Natalie shares her uniq
Reinventing Yourself After Rock Bottom: Leap Academy's Ilana Golan on Starting Over
It took Ilana Golan losing her life’s work to realize the one thing that was missing from her career: herself.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, Leap Academy’s Ilana Golan shares how building a robust personal brand helped her overcome bad business partners and fluctuating trends, ultimately leading her to build one of the fastest-growing startups in the country.
Ilana also shares how experience trumps
How Our Place by Shiza Shahid is Changing the Way We Cook, Connect, and Care
Picture this: you are 7,000 miles away from home, in a new country with no familiar faces. How do you build a sense of community? You start with food.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Shiza Shahid, Co-Founder of the Malala Fund and Our Place. She shares how her activism shaped her journey as an entrepreneur, and how food became a powerful tool for connection and belonging. This belief lai
The Art of the Juggling Act With Sarah Armstrong
It’s easy to think your ambitions are gone forever once you’re a parent, or worse, after a divorce. Suddenly, “having it all” feels unrealistic, if not impossible.
But Sarah Armstrong is proof that ambition doesn’t just disappear. It evolves.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Sarah, VP of Global Marketing Operations at Google, and author of The Art of the Juggling Act and The Mom’s Guide
Barefaced's Jordan Harper on How to Make People Obsessed With Your Brand
Most people think better skin comes from more products and pricier treatments. But Jordan Harper knew better. With no safety net, she built Barefaced to simplify skincare down to what actually works.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Jordan Harper, Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Barefaced, to talk about what she learned after years of treating patients in cosmetic dermatology and why s
The Shocking Truth About Overconsumption in Beauty – And How Isan Elba Is Fighting Back
Too much of a good thing adds up fast. What starts as a little treat or “just one more thing” can quickly turn into clutter (and somehow… a very full apartment).
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Isan Elba, Founder & CEO of Beauty Access and Beauty Forward, two initiatives rethinking how the beauty industry approaches waste, access, and community. We talk about how a simple gifting event
Backroads' Avery Hale Smith on Surviving Succession in a Legacy Family Business
“Nepo baby” is an easy label to apply to anyone who joins a family business. What we rarely talk about is the pressure to prove yourself and the effort it takes to be taken seriously.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, we sat down with Avery Hale Smith, Chief Experience Officer at Backroads, to talk about the experience of working inside a family business. Avery opens up about the challenge of stepping i
Seed’s Ara Katz on When the Life You Built Stops Feeling Like Yours
What happens when the thing you worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you want to be living?
In this episode of SUPERWOMEN, Rebecca sits down with Ara Katz, co-founder of Seed, to talk about ambition, loss, and the moments that quietly redirect your life. Ara shares how stepping away from a high-growth tech company and reconnecting with her passion for science led her to build See
REPLAY: Sammi Cohen on Building Social Currency, Going Viral, and Quitting Amazon for Good
Sometimes boredom is the push that leads to your next big thing. For Sammi Cohen, it was the spark that took her from a stable job at Amazon to building a career as a full-time content creator. One viral TikTok video eventually turned into hundreds. And before long, she built Social Currency, a media brand and podcast that reaches millions.
In this replay episode of SUPERWOMEN, Sammi shares the
REPLAY: The Marriage That Built Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare into a $450M Brand
Most people are settled by 40. Carrie Gross was just getting started.
With four kids at home and a solid career, her decision to start a new business seemed like a risky choice. But her vision was stronger than the fear.
In this replay episode of SUPERWOMEN, Carrie Gross, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, discusses her pivot from fashion to beauty. She share
The Secret to Getting Hired: How Julia Haber is Opening Doors for Gen Z
When the world changes, sometimes the best thing you can do is change with it.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, Julia Haber, co-founder and CEO of Home From College, shares how she had to pivot her business when the pandemic made everything she had built obsolete. What started as a platform designed for in-person experiences transformed into a digital-first solution to help Gen Z launch their careers.
Sometimes the Biggest Risk is Trusting Yourself
The fine jewelry business is tough, with knock-offs flooding the market, repeated recessions, and skyrocketing material prices. These are just some of the challenges Adina Reyter has faced. But through it all, she’s still standing strong.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Adina Reyter, founder and CEO of her eponymous fine jewelry brand. Her first buyers were family and friends, but her de
Healing the Parts You Tried to Hide
Women are constantly told to look a certain way. And if you don’t fit the mold, you’re made to feel like something’s wrong with you.
That’s how Jaclyn Fu felt growing up. Being small-chested wasn’t just a sizing issue; it became a source of deep insecurity. But after years of feeling overlooked, she’d had enough and decided to change the industry instead.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with
Your Fairy Tale Ending Starts with a Prenup
You can talk about love, kids, and sex, but the second money comes up, things get awkward.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Jackie Combs, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner at Blank Rome LLP. Jackie has seen firsthand what happens when women avoid talking about finances until it's too late. She’s advised clients ranging from celebrities to founders, many of whom didn’t realize what they w
Why Scaling Slowly Is THE Power Move
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but no one said they had to be real.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Melinda Maria, founder and CEO of the $40M jewelry brand that’s redefining luxury. From selling handmade pieces in Starbucks to seeing her designs on the red carpet, she’s built an empire without caving to investors, gimmicks, or the pressure to conform.
We discuss how focusing o
How Betches Evolved From a Small Blog to a Media Powerhouse
In 2011, three college roommates had a late-night idea to start a blog. No plan, no funding, and no bylines. Fast forward to today, and Betches is one of the biggest names in media, reaching millions of women worldwide.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Aleen Dreksler, co-founder and CEO of Betches, to talk about how she and her two friends built a media empire from the ground up. Aleen
Building a Brand at the Intersection of Business and Culture
Sometimes boredom is the push that leads to your next big thing. For Sammi Cohen, it was the spark that took her from a stable job at Amazon to building a career as a full-time content creator. One Tiktok video eventually turned into hundreds. And before long, she built Social Currency, a media brand and podcast that reaches millions.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, Sammi shares the story behind that
The Courage to Pivot at Any Age
Most people are settled by 40. Carrie Gross was just getting started.
With four kids at home and a solid career, her decision to start a new business seemed like a risky choice. But her vision was stronger than the fear.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I chatted with the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare about her pivot from fashion to beauty. She shares how she and
The Messy Middle of Building Something You Believe In
Christina Tosi built an iconic dessert empire on sugar, grit, and a relentless drive to bring joy.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the award-winning chef and founder behind Milk Bar to talk about the parts of her story you don’t always see.
You may know Christina as the mastermind behind cereal milk or from her time on MasterChef, but what stuck with me was her honesty about the ch
When Failure Clears the Way for Something Better
Kiana Cabell was slathering coconut oil on her skin long before it became a beauty trend.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the co-founder of Kopari Beauty, one of the first brands to make clean body care cool and accessible. Kiana shares how she turned a multipurpose pantry staple into a breakout brand, what happened when her first product idea didn’t take off, and how Kopari evolved a
Motherhood, Hormones, and the Fight to Feel Like Yourself Again
GLP-1s have been called everything from miracle drugs to dangerous shortcuts. Becca McCarthy is here to set the record straight.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the co-founder of Evolv, a biotech-driven supplement brand that mimics the effects of GLP-1s without requiring a prescription. With a background in health and fitness, Becca saw a gap in the wellness market for those who didn’t
The Power of Trusting Your Gut
Bea Dixon built a $380M brand from a dream — literally.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot. After receiving a vision from her late grandmother, she created a plant-based solution that would transform feminine care. From handing out samples in parking lots to attending trade shows, Bea and her lean team scaled the company into a nationally loved
How to Lead When Everything Is Falling Apart
Elizabeth Gore has always believed that all entrepreneurs deserve equitable access to capital. But pursuing that mission landed her in the middle of a federal class action lawsuit.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice, which has helped 1.6 million small businesses and distributed over $65 million in grants. She talks candidly about being
How to Redefine Success Without Chasing Titles or Lists
Joanne Lee Molinaro never planned on leaving her career as a law firm partner. But the day she walked away, she opened the door to a life she’d never imagined.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by the creator of The Korean Vegan, a bestselling author, and beauty founder. From building a storytelling platform on social media to launching a cookbook that won the James Beard Award, Joanne has ca
From Refugee to Nine-Figure Founder: Katerina Schneider’s Ritual Story
As a refugee from Ukraine, Katerina Schneider arrived in the U.S. with nothing but $50 and a suitcase.
Now, she’s the founder and CEO of Ritual, a multi-million dollar wellness brand reshaping the supplement industry.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, Katerina shares what it took to start Ritual with no roadmap. What began as a search for a better prenatal became a mission to raise the bar in wellness.
How Alicia Grande Built a Beauty Empire with $25K in Savings
She faced COVID, cancer, and closing the biggest deal of her life… all at once. Alicia Grande, founder and CEO of Grande Cosmetics, built her beauty empire with grit, fearlessness, and a touch of scrappy brilliance.
In this episode of Superwomen, Alicia shares the story behind GrandeLASH, how she turned her postpartum struggle into a category-defining product. From bootstrapping trade shows to la
They Told Her No. Hollywood Powerhouse Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Made Them Say Yes.
She fought her way into 1980s Hollywood when the boys’ club ruled everything… and she refused to back down.
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas went from an ambitious Valley girl to one of the most powerful agents in entertainment, representing Julia Roberts, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez, who later became her producing partner at Nuyorican Productions.
In this episode of Superwomen, Elaine gets real about su
A Finance Expert’s Biggest Money Regret
Alison Kosik spent 15 years covering the biggest stories in business at CNN. But the most important lesson she learned came when she realized she had lost control of her own finances.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I talk with the journalist and author of “What's Up with Women and Money?” about the turning point that inspired her to take charge. Alison opens up about the early career moves that led her
She Quit Her Coveted Role at ELLE to Launch a Fashion Startup No One Thought Would Work
Kate Davidson Hudson was supposed to climb the career ladder every fashion girl dreamed of.
Instead, she walked away and built a tech company from scratch.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with the founder and CEO of a shoppable AI closet platform, Vêtir, and a longtime force in fashion media and luxury tech. From her early days at Harper’s Bazaar and Elle Magazine to co-founding the content-m
How Chelsea Riggs Went From Broke to Beauty Boss
Chelsea Riggs found her dream job on Craigslist. Yes, really.
In this episode of SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with Chelsea to talk about how she became the first employee at Amika, why she stayed for 15 years, and how she turned a scrappy startup into a powerful, culture-shifting beauty brand.
We go deep on what it takes to grow alongside your company, how to navigate rejection, and why sticking to your
Why Dana Perino Almost Quit Before Her Biggest Break
Dana Perino’s life was not going according to plan. But one moment changed her career forever.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with former White House Press Secretary and co-host of Fox News’ The Five. Dana gets real about the rollercoaster moments that defined her career, from unexpected opportunities to professional setbacks and her struggles with work-life balance.
Plus, get an inside look
The Realest Housewife: Dolores Catania on Menopause, Divorce, and Self-Worth
There’s a version of Dolores Catania you know from TV, but the real story runs much deeper.
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sit down with “Real Housewives of New Jersey” icon and “Traitors” winner Dolores Catania.
Before she became a fan favorite, Dolores was a single mom pushing through heartbreak, self-doubt, and financial stress. In this episode, she opens up about what it meant to walk away from Se
She Challenged the Metrics That Defined Influence, Now She’s Built a Consulting Agency Based on Intentional Marketing with Julianne Fraser, Founder and CEO of Dialogue NYC
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I sat down with Julianne Fraser, founder and CEO of Dialogue NYC, a marketing and strategy consultancy bridging the gap between purpose-driven brands and the ever-evolving world of digital influence. With a deep understanding of the influencer and social media marketing space, Julianne built Dialogue on the belief that influence should be rooted in authenticity and trust,
She Nearly Lost Everything on Her First Haircare Line—Then Built a $400M Brand Without Investors with Carolyn Aronson, CEO and Founder of It’s a 10 Haircare
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Carolyn Aronson, founder and CEO of It’s a 10 Haircare. Before becoming one of the few female entrepreneurs in the beauty industry to own and operate her own brand, Carolyn spent decades behind the chair as a stylist and salon owner, learning firsthand what both professionals and everyday consumers needed from their products. She didn’t just study the market;
How to Make a Beauty Trend Stick, Literally, with Aliett Buttelman, Co-Founder of Fazit Beauty
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Aliett Buttelman, co-founder of Fazit Beauty, the cosmetics startup making waves with its viral glitter freckle makeup patches. Fresh out of college, Aliett launched her own consulting company, which led her to Nina LaBruna, who at the time had just started her own skin care company. The two teamed up in a dorm room and formed the powerhouse partnership we kn
This One Setback Nearly Ended Her Career— But It Made Her a Bestselling Author Instead (What Amy Shoenthal Learned When She Got Sidelined After Maternity Leave)
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Amy Shoenthal, bestselling author, journalist, and the mind behind “The Setback Cycle,” a framework for turning life’s most difficult moments into launching pads for growth. A seasoned writer for outlets like Forbes and Fast Company, Amy spent years interviewing founders, creatives, and executives, only to realize the one thing they all had in common: a major
How to Perfect the Recipe to a Lasting Brand with Tieghan Gerard, Four-Time Cookbook Author and Founder of Half Baked Harvest
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Tieghan Gerard, founder of the beloved food brand and blog Half Baked Harvest. Powered by homegrown creativity, consistency, and a deep love for beautiful, nourishing food, Tieghan started documenting her recipes and eventually, Half Baked Harvest was born. With four bestselling cookbooks and millions of fans, she’s turned persistence into her superpower.
But
Debugging the Code: How To Rewrite Tech’s Playbook with Cristina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code
This week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Cristina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code, the nonprofit on a mission to change the face of tech. Before joining Black Girls Code, Cristina built a career in film and television, where her curiosity about how to reach audiences between releases led her into the world of technology. What began as a quest to better engage fans soon evolved into a passion for us
Smart Enough to Ask Dumb Questions with Nayeema Raza, Journalist, Filmmaker and Host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions
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In this episode, Tiffany shares some of the lessons that shaped her new book, “Joy Prescriptions,” and opens up about the power of letting go, saying
Sexy, Saucy and Totally Eden: Tahini Baby Has Arrived, with Eden Grinshpan
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From Wall Street to Wine with Neha Kumar, Co-founder of Full Glass Wine Co.
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Finding Work-Life Harmony with Tina Wells, Marketing Expert and Bestselling Author
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