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Jun 2025
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Rebecca Minkoff: Founder Resilience, Sec...

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On today’s episode I am speaking with fashion powerhouse Rebecca Minkoff  who shares the story behind building her iconic brand — from scrappy beginnings and early celebrity buzz to navigating influencer marketing before it was mainstream. She opens up about the hard-earned path to profitability, the evolving role of creative leadership, and why resilience is the ultimate founder superpower. Plus, Rebecca dives into lessons from launching the Female Founder Collective, surviving industry headwinds, and what she’d do differently if she started today. A must-listen for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone curious about the long game of success. Enjoy!


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