Toni Ko, beauty mogul and founder of NYX Cosmetics, just turned 50 this year. She's changed her perspective on life and her experiences, but she's not ready to put away her lipstick just yet. After climbing Mount Kiliminjaro, in a full face of makeup, it seems she is just getting started.
Toni Ko was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 13 years old. She grew up in the beauty business working in her mother’s cosmetic store selling perfume. Toni founded NYX Cosmetics in 1999 at the age of 25. In its first year alone, NYX Cosmetics earned $2 million. NYX quickly became successful and in 2014 was acquired by L’Oréal.
Falling into a deep depression after the acquisition, Toni did what she knew best and founded several new companies. Today, Toni runs Bespoke Beauty Brands, a company that helps launch new beauty brands.


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Social Media:
⁠@tonikokoko⁠
⁠@nyxcosmetics⁠
Links:
⁠Bespokebeautybrands.com⁠


Big Ideas:
How turning 50 changes your perspective on life
The importance of having a business mindset and thinking outside the box
Learning the importance of not putting limits on yourself



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50 and Limitless: Reflections on Building a Beauty Empire with Toni Ko, Founder of NYX Cosmetics

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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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."


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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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Balancing Acts: Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Motherhood in the Spotlight- An Encore with Erin Lichy of Real Housewives of New York

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Although Lydia Fenet believes everything in life happens exactly as it should, she didn’t become one of the top charity auctioneers in the world by chance alone. For over two decades, Lydia worked tirelessly to become "the most powerful woman in the room."
Lydia Fenet spent over twenty years working for Christie's, a world-renowned auction house, beginning as an intern, and eventually becoming one of the world's most well-known auctioneers. A series of events, including a car accident, led Lydia to leave the security and comfort of Christie's and take a risk on herself. Having realized her true value, Lydia "claimed her confidence" and founded Lydia Fenet Agency, a boutique auctioneering agency representing talented charity auctioneers. Today, Lydia is the best-selling author of two books: The Most Powerful Woman in the Room and Claim Your Confidence, a podcast host, speaker, and Founder and CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency.


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Guest Website:
lydiafenet.com
Social Media:
@lydiafenet

Big Ideas: 

 Speaking your desires out loud and opportunities appearing on your path

 Willingness to work hard is the key to success

  The importance of talking to your kids about money and the value of hard work as a working mom

  Being put in a box by a company early in your career

  Everything in life happens for a reason

  Realizing your value after leaving a company for which you worked for over 20 years

  Jumping in head first when you are passionate about something

  Choosing your words carefully when describing yourself

  How women can “claim their confidence”

  Staying in your lane and avoiding comparison

  Surrounding yourself with successful people and living the life you want


Links:
Listen to Claim Your Confidence: The Podcast
Order The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You: Command  an Audience and Sell Your Way to Success
Order Claim Your Confidence: Unlock Your Superpower and Create the Life You Want

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Claim Your Confidence: From Top Auctioneer to Empowering Women Everywhere with Lydia Fenet, Founder & CEO of the Lydia Fenet Agency

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Italian-American award-winning chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis blazed the path for female celebrity chefs. A pioneer in a still predominately male-dominated industry, Giada followed opportunities that ultimately led to her 21-year stint on The Food Network.
As Giada recalls, most of her career was "edited." Wanting to rewrite the script to show a truer version of herself, she decided to get out while she was at the top. Giada launched her lifestyle platform Giadzy to pursue her heart’s true calling – entrepreneurship. With Giadzy, Giada showcases her love of Italy while weaving together the stories of each hand-selected product, creating an emotional connection with the consumer and building a community with her new membership program. Despite having faced her own struggles as a female chef and entrepreneur, Giada believes it is essential to enjoy the journey on the path to success.
 
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Guest Website:
giadzy.com
giadadelaurentiis.com
Social Media:
@thegiadzy
@giadadelaurentiis

Big Ideas:

 The challenges of immigrating to the United States at a young age

 The difficulties women faced breaking through in the culinary industry 20+ years ago

 Following opportunities and going with your gut when pioneering a new field

  The benefits of not having expectations from others

  Becoming the leading character in your own life

  The struggles of being a working mom on television

  Following your heart and leaving your the security of your comfort zone 

  The pressures on aging women in the public eye

  Creating emotional connection and community in entrepreneurship

  Learning how to live in a feminine world and slowing down

  The struggles female entrepreneurs face and not being taken seriously 

  Don't wait for perfection before starting and enjoying the journey



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50 and Limitless: Reflections on Building a Beauty Empire with Toni Ko, Founder of NYX Cosmetics

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