Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

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Many Paths to Happiness: Kathleen Hogan of Microsoft Jul 13, 2021

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This episode is in partnership with SAP SuccessFactors.

Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, may oversee 160,000+ employees, but she never really planned on going into business. What the former Harvard mathematics major really wanted to do was become a professor.

Although life took her down a different path, Kathleen doesn’t regret it. Finding she had a knack for business, Kathleen learned how to ascertain when situations called for flexibility and when it was necessary to advocate for what she needed. Navigating a path to an executive position as a single mom through two bouts of breast cancer, Kathleen is a strong supporter of both intentionality and vulnerability as a means to connect and grow with others. She has worked tirelessly at Microsoft to create a culture of inclusion that attracts and inspires the world’s most passionate talent.

The Female Founder Collective is partnering with SAP on a program to help moms and dads who are parenting during the pandemic and beyond. The Back to Best for Parents resource page brings together special offers, resources, and content to support parents by helping them better integrate work and life. Learn more by visiting https://www.sap.com/back-to-best-for-parents.

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Big Ideas

The pandemic has brought more humanity and flexibility into the workforce which will create new opportunity for women
Being intentional about what you want and advocating for yourself in work and life.
Growing in business as a single mom.
Understanding that “work will fill the capacity you give it.”

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Resilience is the No. 1 Predictor of Success”: Marisa Thalberg of Lowe’s Jul 06, 2021

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What do luxury beauty, home improvement and fast food have in common? The fact that Marisa Thalberg has been a driving force behind successful marketing campaigns for major brands in all three categories!

Growing up, Marisa wanted to be either an actress or a lawyer, and in hindsight, she can see that this was reflective of her desire to be a communicator, a storyteller. When an internship at an ad agency proved to be more exciting than previous stints in the entertainment industry, Marisa knew she was hooked. She has now pioneered creative campaigns for such companies as Estée Lauder, Taco Bell and Lowe’s. While her career has been a success, it wasn’t without its twists and turns. But more than hard work and creativity, Marisa credits resilience with her ability to move forward, keep going and make a rewarding path of her life’s work.

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Big Ideas

The benefits of lateral thinking and the ability to approach situations creatively.
It’s less a question of whether or not a team/company has good ideas, but more about understanding timing, impact, etc.

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@ExecutiveMoms

@marisathalberg

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Fireside chat: Fearless with Rebecca Minkoff & Swan Sit Jun 29, 2021

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To celebrate the launch of Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, we're sharing a series of talks from a recent event!

In this episode Rebecca Minkoff sits down with Swan Sit to chat about her new book, Fearless. The longtime Fashion Designer is discussing her career and all the events that lead to her latest adventure, becoming an author.

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The Dynamic State of Balance: Wende Zomnir of Urban Decay Jun 22, 2021

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When Wende Zomnir was ready for a change from her corporate job, her initial thought was to drop it all to become a freelance writer and scuba instructor. However, as fate would have it, she soon met the woman who would become her future co-founder. Lamenting the variety of exciting colors in the mid-90’s makeup scene, the two bonded and Urban Decay cosmetics was born.

A fan of big hair and big makeup since her childhood in Texas, Wende always had a creative, adventurous streak. Pair that with a dash of grit and resourcefulness, and you get one tenacious entrepreneur. Wende famously made her first sale with Nordstrom within 24 hours of contacting their buyer. These days she’s taken on more of a leadership role, but whether she’s working, knitting or diving with sharks, Wende is all about creating balance in a busy world.

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Big Ideas

Breaking through and standing apart from major brands in the business.
The pros and cons of choosing a global partnership, and why it’s important to know your company well before you do.

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Fearless: Forget About Balance Jun 15, 2021

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To celebrate the launch of Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success, we're sharing another excerpt from the book. This book is Rebecca's story + the rules that had to be broken, reinvented, and written down.
DISCOVER HOW TO:

Break free from circumstances and design your own path forward
Harness intuition and adopt a Love It and Leave It mentality to weather any personal or professional storm
Effectively communicate with anyone as a leader
Create two-way networking systems, strong partnerships, and winning collaborations to scale faster
Choose optimization over balance and make hard work a form of self-care
Fortify internal grit to push through any fear and achieve your goals

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Empathy First: Jo Lambert of Yahoo Jun 08, 2021

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This podcast is sponsored by Yahoo. Whether you’re a lover of the latest fashions or the best deals, stories of ceiling breakers and fortune makers, a lover of fantasy sports or financial smarts, a lover of trusted news to keep you in the know, or organized email to keep you in flow, Yahoo connects you to the things you love.

Sometimes it takes a good dose of fearlessness to leave behind a comfortable job, situation or relationship, and jump feet first into a new opportunity. Jo Lambert did just that, leaving her job in Australia and making the transition from finance to media, landing at Yahoo in the U.S. in 2018. Utilizing her strong work ethic, passion, and unerring focus on the mission at hand, Jo is committed to driving Yahoo’s core mission of connecting people to their passions and leading the media industry through the creation of trusted and diverse content, product and next generation experiences.

By cultivating a network of supporters in every strata of the company, crowdsourcing ideas for creative problem solving, and emphasizing the need for mentorship, Jo takes on a leadership style like no other. With a clear focus on the importance of empathy and mental health awareness in the workplace and woven into Yahoo’s consumer offerings, Jo takes work seriously, but also understands the importance of a much-needed beach vacation!

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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 the cost of the book as a credit on Rebeccaminkoff.com! It's a win-win!

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Big Ideas

Crowd sourcing as a technique for problem solving
The importance of quality mentors and leadership

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Looking for a Little Grace: Author and FOX News Anchor Dana Perino Jun 01, 2021

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A passion for news was instilled in Dana Perino from a young age. As a little girl growing up in Wyoming and Colorado, her dad expected her to choose two articles a day from the local paper to discuss over the family dinner. The emphasis on current events paid off as Dana moved to Washington, D.C. to work in politics, eventually leading to her appointment as the White House Press Secretary under George W. Bush.

Now a veteran FOX News anchor and accomplished author, Dana is sharing the advice she learned as a young woman in her forthcoming book, Everything Will Be Okay – Life Lessons for Young Women. The key takeaway? Letting worry fall by the wayside and learning resilience along the path.

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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!

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Big Ideas

Addressing worries by understanding what you have control over and what you don’t.

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Believe in Your Brilliance: Danyel Surrency Jones of POWERHANDZ May 25, 2021

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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 profit. Embracing her truth as her superpower, Danyel is living proof that when you follow your intuition you can live your dreams, support yourself and help others simultaneously! 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 Working through the fear that comes with moving out of a comfortable situation and into a venture that is ultimately more satisfying. Recognizing the core strengths that you can apply to any industry or entrepreneurial foray. Links Tedx Talk - The Black Elephant in the Room

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Out of Your Head and Onto the Page: Author and NY Times Editor Jessica Bennett May 18, 2021

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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 communities.

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!

Big Ideas

The value in numbers – women working together and the changes that can occur through collective effort.
Tips for receiving and giving support to other women in your community.

Links

Feminist Fight Club

This Is 18

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Fearless: Poing Of View Is Everything May 13, 2021

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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

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