July 20, 2026

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Building a Brand That Lasts with Rebecca Minkoff

INTERVIEW | Make Money by Building a Brand That Lasts with Rebecca Minkoff
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Rebecca Minkoff is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the globally recognized Rebecca Minkoff fashion brand, a bestselling author, and the co-founder of the Female Founder Collective. What began with handcrafted jewelry and a one-way ticket to New York turned into one of the most recognizable accessible luxury brands in fashion. In this episode, Rebecca shares the unfiltered story behind building her business—from living on credit cards and surviving setbacks to scaling a global company and helping thousands of women entrepreneurs succeed.

On this episode we talk about:

  • Rebecca's entrepreneurial upbringing and the lessons that shaped her work ethic

  • Moving to New York at 18 without a college degree or a long-term plan

  • How a missed movie prop delivery accidentally launched her handbag empire

  • Why profitability matters more than growth at all costs

  • Building the Female Founder Collective to empower women entrepreneurs through education and community

Top 3 Takeaways

  1. Work ethic creates opportunities. Showing up consistently, working hard, and exceeding expectations opens doors that talent alone can't.

  2. Preparation beats luck. What appears to be overnight success is often years of persistence, relationship-building, and being ready when opportunities arise.

  3. Build a business that can survive uncertainty. Sustainable margins and profitability create resilience when markets, investors, or economic conditions change.

Notable Quotes

  • "If all else fails, I know I can start over."

  • "The sentiment can change on a dime. Figure out a margin that provides profitability because you never know what can happen."

  • "Your first job is not your dream job. This is the time to learn, hustle, and make mistakes on someone else's dime."

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