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In this inspiring episode of Look At Me Now, Alexis sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Julie Wainwright, best known as the founder of The RealReal, to talk about resilience, reinvention, and the courage it takes to lead through change. From navigating public scrutiny to building billion-dollar businesses, Julie opens up about the lessons she’s learned along the way.

With candor and wisdom, Julie shares her personal journey of failure, comeback, and growth, while also offering guidance for anyone striving to embrace risk, push through fear, and create something meaningful. Her story is a testament to perseverance, authenticity, and the power of betting on yourself.

(06:18) – Early lessons in leadership and resilience

(12:42) – Facing public failure and starting over

(18:57) – Building The RealReal from the ground up

(25:11) – Creating a culture of trust and transparency

(33:26) – What it takes to disrupt an industry

(41:54) – Staying authentic while scaling a business

(48:37) – Redefining success after stepping away from The RealReal

(55:22) – How to embrace risk without fear of failure

(1:01:08) – Final reflection: the importance of betting on yourself

Connect with Julie:LinkedIn: Julie WainwrightInstagram: @juliewainwright

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