9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Rachel Zoe on Finding Success Without a Plan


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On the literal first day Rachel Zoe decided to be a freelance stylist, Tommy Hilfiger called her up to style a 2-week campaign with the biggest celebs and supermodels. She had 0 faith in herself, but he trusted she could do it. Rachel spent her career mainly behind the camera until her clients – who were the it-girls of our time – started pulling her in front of the paps with them. That turned into a Bravo TV show about her life, “The Rachel Zoe Project” and several fashion-focused brands centered around her styling. The best part? She never planned any of it. 


In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Rachel shares: 


  • The subconscious impact of growing up near New York City
  • Her biggest fashion pet peeve in the workplace
  • How she managed her limelight career as an introvert
  • Why she decided to allow Bravo to film her life, despite swearing it off initially
  • Whether or not she’d be able to launch her styling career in the age of social media
  • How not having a plan for her whole career ended up working out 
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