103. Rebecca Minkoff on How to Get Started Successfully in the Fashion Industry

Published: July 6, 2020, 2 p.m.

b'We\\u2019re joined by legendary businesswoman and award-winning fashion designer, Rebecca Minkoff. With 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, Rebecca is a wealth of knowledge and entrepreneurial wisdom that she\\u2019s sharing with us in today\\u2019s episode. It should also be no surprise that Rebecca is one of the ambassadors for the Pitch Your Biz Competition with ELLE.\\xa0\\nRebecca\\u2019s no fluff, straight-forward approach to business is packed full of hustle, persistence, and unapologetic ambition. Tune in as we dive deep into the early days of Rebecca\\u2019s career, from how she started in the fashion industry to launching her first line at 21 and growing her brand and business into the iconic empire that it is today.\\xa0\\nGet ready to feel inspired and empowered with actionable business tips and entrepreneurial wisdom from Rebecca Minkoff.\\nImportant Moments with Rebecca Minkoff:\\n[4:06 - 8:40]: Rebecca\\u2019s journey from fashion intern at 18 to launching her first line at 21\\n[9:26 - 9:51]: The biggest challenge that she faced in the early stages of her business\\n[13:08 - 13:54]: Why consistent success is rare and what \\u2018real\\u2019 success truly looks like\\xa0\\n[15:10 - 16:00]: The power of networking pre-social media\\xa0\\n[16:55 - 17:15] Learning how to accept the possibility of rejections\\xa0\\nThis episode is brought to you by ELLE, iconic lifestyle brand, and the world\\u2019s largest women\\u2019s fashion magazine. We\\u2019ve partnered with ELLE for their 75th anniversary to celebrate women entrepreneurship. Submit your business pitches to our Pitch Your Biz Competition at bossbabe.com/elle.\\xa0\\nGet two free months of Skillshare premium membership and receive access to unlimited to over 1000+ classes: www.skillshare.com/bossbabe\\xa0\\nFollow us:\\n@bossbabe.inc\\n@iamnatalie\\n@rebeccaminkoff'