Rebecca Minkoff - Entrepreneur, Podcaster & Best-selling Author | Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success

➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestRebecca 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. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccaminkoff/https://x.com/rebeccaminkoff/         https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaminkoff/   ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Unlocking-Creativity-Courage-Success/dp/1400220718 ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  Business Made Simple Podcast - https://businessmadesimple.comNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/claryRange Rover Sport - https://www.landroverusa.com/CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast - https://www.innovationbanking.cibc.com/podcasts/SmarterVitamins - https://smartervitamins.com/scott (Code: Scott)NerdWallet - https://www.nerdwallet.com/learnmoreLinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro03:00 - Rebecca’s Changing Definition of ‘Making It’05:12 - Balancing Kids and Career07:39 - Failures Before Success11:00 - The Heart of Rebecca’s Journey12:31 - Rebecca’s Success Secret15:24 - Born Entrepreneur? Or Trained?20:07 - Sponsor: Business Made Simple20:38 - Winning in the Modern Workplace25:27 - Rebecca’s Biggest Risk28:20 - What is the Female Founder Collective?29:24 - The Universal Struggle of Female Founders33:30 - Rebecca’s Podcast Kryptonite38:41 - Sponsor: Range Rover Sport40:15 - Embracing Ideas without Chaos41:07 - Rebecca’s Best ‘No’ Ever43:00 - Rebecca’s ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ Framework46:20 - Putting Yourself Out There49:21 - Defining ‘Fearless’ and Turning Fear into Strength51:23 - Advice to Her Younger Self