Who knew that a mutual love of the Grateful Dead could ignite the start of a cupcake empire? When Melissa Ben-Ishay made tie dye cupcakes for a fellow fan and friend, her colorful creations quickly became the dessert of choice in her circle. At her brother’s urging, Melissa started baking mini cupcakes to order, and 15 years later the direct-to-consumer brand, Baked by Melissa, can be enjoyed in all 50 states.
Growing slowly over time has allowed the company to expand with success. And the key to effective leadership? According to Melissa, her curiosity and openness to advice has been her number one asset.
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Social Media
@melissabenishay
@bakedbymelissa
Big Ideas
Learning to have the confidence to own your leadership capabilities.

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A Bite-Sized Bit of Sunshine: Melissa Ben-Ishay of Baked by Melissa

What are the secrets behind some of the most successful women in the world? Each week designer Rebecca Minkoff talks to women from all walks of life, from CEOs to artists, and shows us what life is like without the pretty filters in order to help you navigate what it means to be vulnerable, how loss can make you stronger, and other ways to make your inner superwoman shine. Join us in being Superwomen, together! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

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Despite being British-born, Jessel Taank, fashion publicist and RHONY star, considers herself first and foremost Indian. While Jessel deeply loves her culture, she isn’t afraid to take the path less followed. 
Following in the footsteps of her famous photographer uncles, Jessel moved to New York to pursue a career in fashion. Ultimately leading her to a career as a fashion publicist representing some of of the biggest names in the industry. While sourcing pieces for her wedding in 2014, Jessel had an aha moment. Her adoration for Indian fashion led her to found ŌUSHQ, an e-commerce platform that empowers Indian designers to gain international visibility. According to Jessel, Indian designers have never had a better time than now to stand out from the crowd.
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Celebrating Non-Conformity: Embracing Indian Culture and Revolutionizing Fashion with Jessel Taank, Founder of ŌUSHQ, Fashion Publicist, & RHONY Star

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In 2018, Rebecca Minkoff started the Superwomen podcast to give successful women a platform to tell their stories and share all the gritty details of what it took to become the women they are today. After interviewing hundreds of incredible women, the tables have turned. In this exclusive episode, former guest Jamie O’Banion, founder of BeautyBio, sits down to interview our very own superwoman, Rebecca Minkoff.
Starting in September, Rebecca will launch a year-long 20th anniversary celebration of Rebecca Minkoff, her name-sake brand. Rebecca might seem like she's got it all, a mom, a designer, podcaster, author, and founder, but peeling back the layers, it took a lot of work and sacrifice to get to where she is today. Having the courage to be uncomfortable contributed to Rebecca’s success, and now, she is empowering more women to start businesses through the Female Founder Collective. Over the years, Rebecca has learned that the most successful women are strong as f**k!


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Guest Website:
rebeccaminkoff.com
femalefoundercollective.com
Social Media:
@rebeccaminkoff
@thefemalefoundercollective
@rmsuperwomen
@jamieobanion
Big Ideas: 

 Choosing one path to focus on based on the future best-case scenario

 Finding the courage to go out on your own after being fired

  Finding comfort in the discomfort

  Finding a mentor who will give you tough love and navigating “the messy middle”

  Knowing what you want and where to focus your energy

  The challenges of being a mom & a business owner

  Learning to take breaks while building your dream

  Establishing work boundaries and taking care of yourself

  Educating and empowering female founders

  Giving successful women a platform to tell their story

  A woman's strength is her key to success

  Empowering girls to be strong

  Celebrating 20 years of success



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Strong as F**k: Unveiling the Secrets of Superwoman Sucess with Rebecca Minkoff, Designer, Podcast Host, and Founder & Jamie O’Banion, Guest Interviewer

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The CEO and Founder of Sweet Loren's, Loren Castle, is on a mission to enhance the lives of as many people as possible with her delicious "better-for-you" baked goods. As the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the US, Sweet Loren's is taking indulgence to a whole new level.
Having endured a life-altering battle with cancer at just 22, Loren pleaded with the universe that if she not only survived, but thrived after, she would turn her struggle into her greatest strength. Loren realized that the only way she could beat cancer was by staying positive, so she devoted all of her energy to becoming healthy and baking delicious treats. Sweet Loren’s was born from Loren's passion to create a gluten-free, vegan cookie that was equally delicious. Loren quickly realized that this was no longer about her, but creating a brand that would impact millions of people’s lives for the better. Deeply fueled by her mission, Loren makes sure to live her life with no regrets and only expect greatness.
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Guest Website:
sweetlorens.com
Social Media:
@sweetlorens
@lorenbcastle
Big Ideas: 

 Focusing on positive thinking when going through a dark time

 Turning your passion into a company

 Realizing that you are meant to be an entrepreneur

 Finding the confidence to follow your dreams and transforming your biggest struggle into your greatest strength

 Finding what drives you to keep going in your business

 Overcoming challenges with confidence

 Taking the next baby step and taking the time to learn about your consumer

 The patience and focus required to create a market-ready product

 Being able to persevere for 10 years in a business

 Maintaining a healthy mindset and living life with no regrets

  Staying loyal to your customers and the brand’s mission

  Expecting greatness and attracting the right team



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Sweet Resilience: From Cancer Survivor to Natural Cookie Queen with Loren Castle, CEO & Founder of Sweet Loren’s

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Depending on who you ask, plastic surgery can conjure up a lot of different images. Today, beauty ideals are changing and everyone has their own definition of beauty. World-renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan believes that plastic surgery is an art, and there's no reason you can't have it all while looking cute. 
Dr. Devgan, rated the #1 female plastic surgeon in NY, has mastered the art of what she calls "facial optimization", empowering her patients to "be their own kind of beautiful" as ethically as possible. Additionally, Dr. Devgan has vertically integrated her skincare line Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty to give women access to the best medical grade skincare from the comfort of their homes. Besides being a surgeon, Dr. Lara is also a wife and mother of six who knows first-hand just how difficult it can be to balance family, business, and surgery. According to Dr. Lara, women can have it all, but not at the same time, and when faced with challenges, just take the next right step.


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Guest Website:
laradevganmd.com
drlaradevgan.com
Social Media:
@laradevganmd
@drlaradevgan


Big Ideas: 

 Seeing beauty and plastic surgery from a creative perspective and as a source of empowerment

 The learning curves of building a consumer brand

  Managing work and entrepreneurship as a working mother

  How plastic surgeons build their private practices and what sets them apart

  The importance of staying centered as a busy woman

  The impact of social media and beauty culture on young girls

  Making plastic surgery decisions from a glass half-full mindset

  Innovations in the world of plastic surgery and skincare

  Permission to be your own kind of beautiful

  Taking the next right step when facing challenges

  Being in charge of your own narrative

  The importance of sleep and managing your time as a busy person


Links:
Listen to Dr. Lara’s Podcast Beauty Bosses

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Beauty Redefined: The Art of Plastic Surgery with Dr. Lara Devgan, World-Renowned, Board-Certified Plastic Surgen & Founder of Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty

This episode originally aired February 2024.


How often do you stop to wonder who the person behind the reality TV star really is?  You could look them up on the Internet, but what's the fun in that when you can hear it straight from the source? In this episode, ⁠Erin Lichy⁠, of the Real Housewives of New York, is here to share her side of the story and what life is like for her as a serial entrepreneur, real estate agent, and mom. 
When watching a reality television show, we tend to forget that we are only getting a small glimpse into a person's life, there is so much more that we don't know. Despite having much of her personal life edited out of RHONY, Erin is a multi-tasking renaissance woman in real life. She is not only a real estate agent, but also the founder of two businesses, ⁠Homegirl⁠, a renovation and interior design firm, and ⁠Mezcalum⁠, an organic mezcal brand. She is also the mom of three.  For Erin, not much has changed since she appeared on the show. According to her, "I don't think we're that famous."


Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, ⁠Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.⁠
Follow Superwomen on ⁠Instagram⁠.


Guest Website:
⁠Homegirlny.co⁠
⁠mezcalum.com⁠
Social Media:
⁠@erindanalichy⁠
⁠@homegirlny⁠
⁠@mezcalum⁠


Big Ideas:

 Using your first business failure as a learning experience

 Following the path to serial entrepreneurship

  Knowing in your gut that a business is right for you

  Applying what you learned from your past business mistakes to your next business

  How reality TV stars can be misperceived

  The importance of having a strong base of trusted people 

  How life changes after becoming a reality TV star

  The importance of choosing a high-quality spirit

  Building a spirit brand that does things differently

  Keeping your life organized when you've got a lot on your plate

  Handling social media when you have a public persona


 Links:
⁠The Real Housewives of New York City ⁠

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A Bite-Sized Bit of Sunshine: Melissa Ben-Ishay of Baked by Melissa

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