Have a dream but don't know where to begin? Looking for wisdom from women who've already "been there?" Whether you're looking for answers or you just want to hear a good story, you're in the right place. Hosted by ABC News Emmy Award-winning journalist and Chief Business, Technology & Economics Corr…
Rachel Blumenthal had her first entrepreneurial venture when she was 10 years old, convincing her little brother to dress up and make balloon animals at birthday parties. From there, Blumenthal has gone on to start three companies, her most recent, Rockets of Awesome, which is a data driven children
Katrina Lake is the youngest woman to ever take a company public at just 34-years-old. In less than 10 years, she
Mindy Grossman has 38 years of experience in building and transforming consumer brands. Currently serving as president and CEO of W.W., formerly known as Weight Watchers, Grossman rebranded the company in 2018 and has been named one of the 50 most influential people in healthcare by TIME Magazine. In this episode, Grossman discusses her epiphany that changed the course of her life, the importance of having a purpose factor when building a business, and how to implement change when there is resistance. Plus, hear how Oprah has influenced Grossman and W.W. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Iman Abuzeid, M.D., Founder of Incredible Health Find out more: www.incrediblehealth.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
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Misha Nonoo was the first fashion designer to hold a runway show on Instagram, debuting her Spring/Summer 2016 collection and introducing a new way for designers to show off their products to a broader audience. From there, Nonoo has gone on to collaborate with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and is known for creating the
Supermodel, actress, activist and entrepreneur, 28-year-old Emily Ratajkowski is making her mark. As one of the most influential celebrities on social media, she uses her popularity to showcase her brand of feminism and preaches body positivity. She
Shazi Visram went from making recipes in her kitchen to becoming the #1 organic baby brand in the country. She learned the ropes of business from her immigrant parents who started their own motel business upon moving to the U.S. originally from Tanzania and Pakistan. On this episode, Shazi discusses how she took her business from an idea to a reality, the struggles she encountered when creating her own company, understanding the importance of organic products and how she ultimately decided it was time to step down as CEO of the company she spent years building. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Kellie Shoten, Co-founder and CEO, Kaari Foods Find out more: https://www.kaarifoods.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
In this special *crossover* episode, Rebecca is joined by her friend, Poppy Harlow, CNN Anchor and host of the podcast
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Entrepreneur Emma Grede was born a
Laura Dern is an award-winning actress and accomplished producer whose decades-long career has made her a key figure in Hollywood. From growing up on the film sets of Scorcese and Hitchcock to starring in box office hits like
At 32-years-old Jessica Pels was promoted to editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Magazine, at least 10 years younger than any of her recent predecessors. Pels used her experience at a variety of iconic magazines such as the New Yorker, Marie Claire, Vogue and Glamour, to take on the role of overseeing all print, web, social, video and editorial projects for the brand. On this episode, Jessica discusses how she turned her college internship into a job through staying connected with HR, why she looks at data over anything else when it comes to choosing content for Cosmopolitan and how she overcame imposter syndrome in the workplace. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Alexa Carlin, Entrepreneur and Founder of Women Empower Expo (WEX) Find out more: http://womenempowerx.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Maria Sharapova is one of the most successful tennis players in the world. She won Wimbledon at only 17-years-old and has been ranked number one in the world by the World Tennis Association five separate times. But her success spans beyond the tennis court. She is a
Deb Liu is a pioneer for women in technology. She has spent over 10 years with Facebook currently serving as the Vice President of Facebook Marketplace & Commerce, she is also the founder of Facebook Marketplace and co-founded Women in Product, a non-profit focused on helping more women enter and succeed in product management in the tech sector. On this episode, Liu discusses how she stumbled into the tech world while earning her MBA at Stanford University, ways that Facebook has provided her with the opportunity to be an entrepreneur within the walls of their corporate company. Plus how she has created and continues to grow Facebook Marketplace and why she says it
On October 5, 2017, "New York Times" investigative reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the news of Harvey Weinstein
From a motivational speaker and life coach to a New York Times bestselling author, Gabby Bernstein has spent years helping others focus on wellbeing and being your best self, but her career looked drastically different in the early 2000s. In her early 20s she owned a public relations firm representing nightclubs in New York City spending the majority of her time doing drugs and partying. After waking up on the floor one morning, Gabby decided to get clean and completely shifted her career to one that focused on spirituality and soberness. On this episode, hear how Marianne Williamson had an impact on Gabby
Ann Curry has spent more than 30 years as a journalist traveling the globe, reporting from the scene of many of history
Libby Wadle is the first ever CEO of Madewell, a company she helped to incubate with J.Crew, that recently filed plans to IPO. Her decades of experience in retail include executive roles at Coach and The Gap as well as more than 15 years at J.Crew Group. On this episode, Wadle reflects on the creation of Madewell and how she was able to assist, the vital use of brand ambassadors when promoting their products and her plans for the future of Madewell. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Upuia Ahkiong, Founder + Owner of Kua Body Studios Find out more: https://www.kuabody.me/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
As a playwright, screenwriter and director Leslye Headland
At 29-years-old, Elaine Welteroth became the youngest person and only the second African-American ever appointed editor-in-chief in Conde Nast
#117: Vice Media CEO Nancy Dubuc: Navigating your career Nancy Dubuc spent nearly 20 years at A&E Networks, 5 of those as CEO before her desire to start a new chapter in led her to Vice Media. Dubuc joined the company as CEO in 2018. Throughout her career in the media industry, Dubuc has held a number of different roles in a variety of departments, using process of elimination and advice from mentors, to find out her true passion. On this episode, Nancy shares her career path and how she has made decisions along the way. She delves into the choice to leave A&E Networks for Vice Media. Plus her vision for the company and what she sees for the future of Vice Media. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Kelly Peeler, Founder and CEO of NextGenVest. Find out more: https://www.nextgenvest.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Released May 21, 2018 It's a special 'No Limits' 'Girlboss Radio' crossover episode! Sophia Amoruso is the CEO and founder of Girlboss. She coined that term with her bestselling memoir five years ago which has sparked an important and honest conversation about leadership and what it takes to build a business. Since the publication, #Girlboss has been used over 10 million times. For this special crossover episode, we met Sophia at her offices in LA where we talked about everything from her childhood in Sacramento, to how she turned an eBay store into a multi-million dollar company, what she learned from watching her life story (or some version of it) become a Netflix series, what happened when her business went bankrupt, and how she came out even stronger on the other side. After you listen to this episode, head over to Girlboss Radio where Sophia interviews Rebecca Jarvis. Girlboss Radio: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/girlboss-radio-with-sophia-amoruso/id1041122387?mt=2 Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Jen Morilla, Founder of The Social Girl Traveler Find out more: www.TheSocialGirlTraveler.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Released Dec 17, 2018 Kate Bosworth made her first on-screen appearance at the age of 14 (alongside of a then-12-year-old Scarlett Johansson) with no prior acting experience, just a love for horses and an unwavering sense of determination. From that first movie Kate fell in love with filmmaking and spent the next two decades building a career transcending genres and avoiding typecasting. On this episode, Kate discusses her start in the acting world, forging her own path, and making the difficult decision between Princeton University and Hollywood. She also talks about finding her voice as a producer and an activist. Plus what it was like co-producing her new film, NONA, alongside of her husband and the inspiration behind the project. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Anna Brockway, Co-founder Chairish Find out more: https://www.chairish.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Released April 20, 2017 InStyle Editor-In-Chief Laura Brown came to New York with $5000 only a few days before September 11, 2001. The Australian native began her career bouncing around the magazine world in London and Sydney before landing a job at Harper
Carolyn Everson is the Vice President of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook - she's one of the top executives next to Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. She leads Facebook's relationships with top marketers for the company's apps like Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. She also oversees the teams focused on global partnerships, agencies, gaming and the Creative Shop. Her resume includes a list of impressive companies with executive roles at places like Microsoft and Viacom. On this episode, she talks about the moment she got the call from Sheryl Sandberg to join Facebook, overcoming confidence issues, and the importance of being an effective and enlightened leader. She also discusses Facebook ad revenue from Russia and the steps Facebook is taking to provide more clarity and controls for advertisers to help make Facebook a safer platform for sharing content. Follow Carolyn Everson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.everson Follow Carolyn Everson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceverson Want a chance to ask Rebecca your career questions? Send an email to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com for a chance to ask Rebecca yourself on an episode of No Limits! No Limits Entrepreneur of the week: Shaina Azad, CEO & Founder SUVA Beauty Cosmetics Find out more: www.suvabeauty.com Know someone who should be a featured
Released Mar 4, 2019 It's a special crossover edition of No Limits and Skimm'd from The Couch! Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg were in their mid-twenties when they quit their jobs at NBC to create theSkimm, in their New York City apartment with no plan B. What was once known as project TBD became a daily newsletter that is sent out to over 7 million subscribers and has transformed the way female millennials receive news. On this episode, co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly and Danielle discuss how they got the courage to quit their jobs at NBC to pursue entrepreneurship, what it was like to build theSkimm and they provide insight into their partnership and what to look for in a co-founder. After you listen to this episode check out Skimm'd from The Couch where Danielle and Carly interview Rebecca. Don
When Tory Burch launched her brand in 2004, she took the fashion industry by storm. She grew her brand into a worldwide success that now includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home and fragrance, shoes, and sport. From day one, Tory also made sure that social responsibility was an integral part of the company's vision. She launched The Tory Burch Foundation in 2009 and has been working ever since to empower female entrepreneurs by offering access to capital, education, and digital resources. On this episode, Tory opens up about getting her start in the fashion industry, why social responsibility should be a part of a business' bottom line, how she's empowering entrepreneurs and what it means to embrace ambition. Learn more about The Embrace Ambition Summit: http://www.toryburchfoundation.org/embraceambition/summit/ Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Marta Michelle Colon, Founder/Chief Attitude Strategist of Buena Gente Find out more:
Released June 25, 2018 Nicole Richie grew up in Los Angeles around a lot of celebrities and became a household name when she starred in the 5 season reality series 'The Simple Life' alongside Paris Hilton. Since then, Nicole has guest starred in many TV series, written two novels, was recently announced as a judge on Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn
Released Jan 16, 2017 Fresh out of high school and with almost no money, 18-year-old San Diego native Rebecca Minkoff moved to New York to launch her own fashion line. After years of sewing on apartment floors and diligent financial planning with her brother Uri, Minkoff is now a fashion industry leader and maverick -- but the path she took to get here didn't always go as planned. Don
Released Feb 6, 2017 What started as a side project for Alli Webb became a business worth millions. While taking some time off from working at top salons, the hair stylist and mom came up with an idea for an in-home blowout service. When she couldn't keep up with the demand, she enlisted the help of her husband and brother and soon the salon chain Drybar was born. Don
Six time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman has accomplished more in her 22 years than most do in a lifetime. She made history at the 2012 Olympics in London when she became the first American woman to win the gold medal for a floor routine. She went on to become the captain of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team, winning gold alongside her team the "Final Five." Raisman also hasn't ruled out a 2020 Olympic return and was recently featured in Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit edition. Please leave us a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2ks4f90
Released Apr 2, 2018 As President and CEO of Old Navy, Sonia Syngal begins her day by reading customer comments every morning. She became CEO of the $7 billion, 57,000-employee business in 2017 and has lead the company to record growth. But her path to retail wasn
friends and family thought Debra was crazy when she decided to leave her stable job at a law firm in D.C. to pursue a career in media, much less at a company many had never heard of. That company was BET. Debra went on to spend 32 years at the company, 13 of them as CEO. On this episode, Debra explains the reasons why she chose to pursue a career in media and how her path to the C-suite was formed day-by-day, facing several battles along the way. She reflects on the most difficult parts of being a CEO, and how learning to say no ultimately shaped her into a better leader. Plus her decision to leave the company. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Shawna Ohm, Founder of Que Linda Find out more: https://www.quelinda.org Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It's easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052 Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis
Christina Applegate started acting at just 3 months old but gained widespread notoriety for playing Kelly Bundy on the hit show Married with Children. Since then, she's starred in major Hollywood films including The Sweetest Thing, Anchorman, and Bad Moms. On this episode, Christina opens up about building her career, growing up in the spotlight, being a breast cancer survivor, her ongoing battle with insomnia, and why she's recently taken a step out of the spotlight. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Suzie Welsh, Founder and CEO of BINTO Find out more: https://mybinto.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Barbara Corcoran had worked 22 different jobs by the time she was 23. She faced more than the usual amount of rejection growing up before famously taking a $1,000 loan from her then boyfriend and turning it into The Corcoran Group. Today she's a bestselling author and also a shark, using her own money to invest in companies on ABC
Arianna Huffington has broken norms for decades. A Greek immigrant, Huffington built a successful media empire as the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, has written 15 books and is now starting a new chapter with her health and wellness initiative, Thrive Global.
Released: June 4, 2018 Wendy Williams is a major media mogul, an entrepreneur, and a self-described "hellcat on daytime TV." She's known today for her widely popular talk show that's now in its 9th season, The Wendy Williams Show, and has held a prominent career in media and entertainment ever since her since she got her start working at her college radio station. On this episode, Wendy gets candid about her career and having to make tough decisions. She also defines what success means to her and why she believes women need to have stronger voices. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Brooke Brennen, Health Coach and Founder of Brooke Brennan Wellness Find out more: http://brookebrennanwellness.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Released Oct, 15, 2018 When Melinda Gates learned about the creativity involved in coding in high school, her interests in STEM really took hold. After graduating with a BS and an MBA from Duke University, she took a job at Microsoft, became the General Manager of Information Products and also met her husband Bill Gates. Today, Melinda is the Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and created her own investment and incubation company Pivotal Ventures in 2015. On this episode, Melinda opens up about the most important conversations she's had in her career, how Bill reacted when she told him she was leaving Microsoft, why philanthropy has always been embedded in her ethos, and the one thing she would do to change the world right now. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Marguerite Adzick Founder & CEO of Addison Bay Find out more: www.addisonbay.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It's easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https.//www.linkedin.com/in//ebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis
Released Aug 28, 2017 She's a Golden Globe nominated actress turned entrepreneur who is responsible for creating the multi-billion dollar enterprise that is the Honest Company. Jessica Alba has become synonymous with her wellness brand and under her leadership, the Honest Company has become an empire...so how did she do it? On this episode, Alba gets candid about her early childhood influences, her first heartbreak, her leadership style and she shares her best (and worst) advice. Don
Released Apr 25, 2017 Emmy nominated actress Anna Chlumsky first gained notoriety when she was only 10 years old when she starred in the movie "My Girl" alongside Macaulay Culkin. To the outside world it may have seemed like she was well on her way, but by the time she got to college at the University of Chicago (with Rebecca!) she had sworn off acting. After graduating, she moved to New York to work for Zagat and potentially pursue a career in publishing. After two years in the publishing world, she began to rediscover her love of acting. She started to pursue her craft with full force, honing her talent with classes and by performing free shows for the experience. Today she is one of the stars of HBO's Emmy-nominated comedy "Veep" which is entering its sixth season. Don
Released Jun 27, 2017 You may know Robin Roberts as an Emmy Award winning journalist and the co-anchor of ABC
Released Aug 01, 2017 Issa Rae is doing it all. In addition to being the creator, co-writer and star behind HBO's "Insecure," she's also a bestselling author and has a popular YouTube channel garnering millions of views. After graduating from Stanford in 2007, she received a theater fellowship at The Public Theater and then worked odd jobs between business school and law school until her web series "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl" went viral. Funded through Kickstarter, the web series went on to win the Shorty Award for Best Web Show in 2013. Issa discusses her journey to "Insecure" and how her determination helped her land a show on HBO. Don
This is a rebroadcast of Ep. 16. This episode was first released on April 11, 2017. Oscar nominated actress turned businesswoman Kate Hudson grew up in a family of artists and found her love of performing at a young age. After being accepted into New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, she convinced her parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell to let her defer for a year to travel and pursue acting. Shortly after, she landed her breakout role as Penny Lane in "Almost Famous" which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Hudson's passion for fitness and supporting women led her to co-found Fabletics, a high-performance lifestyle brand. The company has recently announced its expansion into extended sizes. Hudson talks about growing up in Colorado, her acting bucket list and her vision for Fabletics' future. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 Fabletics: https://www.fabletics.com Fabletics on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @Fabletics Kate Hudson on Instagram: @KateHudson
This is a rebroadcast of Ep. 100. This episode was first released on Nov. 12, 2018. Supermodel Karlie Kloss was discovered when she was only 13 years old and since then has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world. From walking the runways for top designers to modeling in international campaigns to appearing on the cover of countless magazines, Karlie has developed a platform that extends across the globe. Off the runway Karlie is passionate about STEM, she began taking coding classes a few years ago and found it so rewarding she decided to create Kode With Klossy - a nonprofit program offering free summer coding camps for teenage girls. What started out as a one-time scholarship has turned into 50 coding camps in 25 cities across the country, in less than 4 years. On this episode, Karlie opens up about her modeling career, creating Kode With Klossy and why it's important to teach girls how to code; plus she talks Project Runway and what
It's a special crossover edition of No Limits and Skimm'd from The Couch! Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg were in their mid-twenties when they quit their jobs at NBC to create theSkimm, in their New York City apartment with no plan B. What was once known as project TBD became a daily newsletter that is sent out to over 7 million subscribers and has transformed the way female millennials receive news. On this episode, co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly and Danielle discuss how they got the courage to quit their jobs at NBC to pursue entrepreneurship, what it was like to build theSkimm and they provide insight into their partnership and what to look for in a co-founder. After you listen to this episode check out Skimm'd from The Couch where Danielle and Carly interview Rebecca on this week's episode. Don
Susan Feldman worked in retail for over two decades serving as the President of Sales for Ralph Lauren
Claude Silver became the first ever Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia in 2014 where she is the right hand to Gary Vaynerchuk and mentor to almost 1000. Silver was managing a grocery store in San Francisco and studying clinical and transpersonal psychology before being offered a job in advertising by a customer just before the rise of the dotcom boom. On this episode she talks about what it means to be a chief heart officer, overcoming limiting beliefs and fear of networking plus advice on finding a mentor. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Bianca Gates, Co-Founder & CEO; Marisa Sharkey, Co-Founder & COO; Birdies Slippers Find out more: https://birdiesslippers.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck created the idea for Hello Alfred on a piece of paper with stick figure drawings while attending Harvard Business School. They got their start by slipping postcards under doors in Boston to promote their services, and later decided they wanted to cancel the business for multiple reasons. But it was too late, their customers were already hooked, leaving these co-founders with no choice but to press on. On this episode, Sapone and Beck discuss how they built Hello Alfred from the ground up, working every job in the company, how they turned down multiple investors for not supporting their human-centered vision and the craziest thing someone has asked their Alfred to do. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Sashee Chandran, Founder of Tea Drops Find out more: https://www.myteadrop.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don
Fresh out of the University of Dayton, Jessica Holscott cycled through a variety of positions at GE while working in the Financial Management Program, allowing her to combine her love of finance with her new found love of media. In October 2018, Jessica was named the first female CFO of HBO, attributing much of her success to her mother who raised her on her own throughout middle and high school, working two jobs and showing a young Jessica what it means to work hard. On this episode, Jessica discusses how her mother
After several years of working in private equity, Angela Sutherland never thought she would one day become the co-founder of a baby food company. However, when Sutherland became pregnant with her first child, she realized the gap in the market of easily accessible food that is also nutritionally sound. After doing some research and pitching the problem to her longtime friend Evelyn Rusli, the two decided to create Yumi, an organic baby food company with weekly deliveries. On this episode, Sutherland and Rusli discuss their decisions to leave their careers in private equity and journalism, respectively, for the life of an entrepreneur and how their