Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing
Summary
In this live episode from New York City, host Jessica Mendoza interviews fashion mogul Emma Greer about her journey founding Skims and Good American. They discuss the importance of true business partnerships with celebrities, identifying market gaps, and the trade-offs required for success. Greer also shares candid insights on women’s money conversations, the reality of balancing high-stakes work with motherhood, and why she rejects the "manifestation" narrative in favor of hard work and honest storytelling.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show sponsors
Sponsor segments: Intuit Credit Karma and Indeed
Where the money in fashion is going
Partnering with celebrities vs. endorsements
Innovation over trends in product development
The Offseason brand and underserved markets
Sponsor segments: Verizon and Uber Eats
Why women need to talk more about money
Net worth, trade-offs, and the cost of success
Balancing work, motherhood, and guilt
Redefining success and accepting trade-offs
Closing credits and final sponsor reads
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