Fashion Mogul Says Working Moms Need to Stop Apologizing
Summary
Host Jessica Mendoza interviews fashion mogul Emma Grede at a live New York City event. They discuss Grede’s co-founding of Skims and Good American, emphasizing the importance of celebrity business partnerships over mere endorsements. The conversation covers identifying market gaps, the necessity of candid money conversations for women, and the trade-offs of balancing high-level entrepreneurship with motherhood.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Sponsorships: Credit Karma and Indeed
Where the money in fashion is going
The distinction between celebrity endorsements and business partnerships
Timing, innovation, and solving consumer problems
Approaching product development and trends
Offseason brand strategy and underserved markets
Sponsorships: Verizon and Uber Eats
Why women need to talk more about money
Net worth, ownership, and the path to success
Debunking the 'manifesting' myth in entrepreneurship
Navigating work-life balance and motherhood guilt
The 'Max 3 Hour Mum' concept and parenting honesty
Defining the unique value of Emma's message
Closing remarks and final sponsorships
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