THE FINE LINE | with Rebecca Minkoff
The Fine Line | with REBECCA MINKOFF
Mother of four, bestselling author of the newly released book Fearless, and host of the Superwomen podcast, Rebecca Minkoff is a designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for women in business. As the founder of her eponymous global brand, Rebecca has redefined accessible luxury with her signature blend of bohemian femininity and rock ‘n’ roll edge — crafting handbags, apparel, accessories, and footwear that embody effortless sophistication.
Her journey began with a love for design sparked in high school, leading her to New York City at just 18. After gaining early recognition for her “I Love New York” tee in 2001, she launched her first handbag in 2005, cementing her success in the fashion world. Over nearly two decades, Rebecca has built a brand that celebrates confidence, individuality, and modern femininity.
Beyond fashion, Rebecca is dedicated to empowering women. In 2018, she founded the Female Founder Collective, a network of women-led businesses committed to fostering financial independence and leadership opportunities for women across industries. Through educational programming, mentorship, and advocacy, Rebecca provides tangible resources to help women grow and scale their businesses, while breaking barriers and prospering in whatever way that suits them best.
In this conversation for The Fine Line, Rebecca shares her insights on navigating the intersection of motherhood and career, redefining modern work-life balance, and the importance of reimagining support systems for working women. She offers candid reflections on the pressures of early motherhood, the power of community, and how shifting outdated structures can create lasting change for future generations.
What messages do you have for women - or working women specifically - during early motherhood?
Early motherhood and working are the hardest times for a woman.
In hindsight, it's best for you to set up your life to be able to be fully present and engaged with your baby. The pressures on new moms continuously set us up to fail not only ourselves, but our babies and communities. There is an incredible book by Neha Ruch called The Power Pause, which shows that you are NOT taking a step back by engaging in motherhood, but how it prepares you to be stronger and more valuable after.
How do you see the connection between supporting mothers in their personal lives and empowering them professionally?
I firmly believe that when women shape the infrastructure and drive the changes needed, they create a system that sets them up for success.
In today's current economy, work is not linear or 9-5.
We have duties and responsibilities that should be woven into the fabric of our work.
With the Female Founder Collective, the goal is to empower women to achieve greater success and build wealth, which positions them to take on leadership roles that can transform the outdated structures that no longer serve today’s working women.
As a mother, community builder, author, podcast host, founder and entrepreneur, how do you navigate the demands of work while balancing your personal life and family life?
Navigating the demands of work while balancing personal and family life is definitely a constant juggling act.
Through my many roles, I’ve learned that flexibility is key and I focus on setting clear boundaries while also staying organized. I strongly advise women to test their own boundaries to see where they need help and support, so they can fill in the blanks. Women have been stripped of their village and it's time we begin to think what a modern version of that can be.
I’ve also learned to embrace the messiness of life when I have to, and to trust that it’s okay to shift between roles as needed.
Ultimately, it’s all about staying true to your values, being present in the moment, and accepting that it’s okay to not be perfect.
What do you believe is the biggest misconception about modern motherhood, and how are you working to challenge or redefine it?
I think one of the biggest misconceptions about modern motherhood is the idea that you have to do it all perfectly and independently.
There’s this unrealistic expectation that mothers should be able to seamlessly balance work, family, and personal life without any roadblocks. Motherhood is not about perfection — it’s about finding what works for you and your family, and being open to the fact that it’s constantly evolving and changes as your kids and their priorities change.
The only constant is that nothing ever stays still.
How do you involve your children in understanding your work, and what do you hope they learn from watching your career?
I love sharing my career and brand with my children!
I always make a conscious effort to involve my kids in understanding my work by sharing little glimpses of what I do in a way that makes sense to them. I believe it’s important for them to understand that work can be something you love, and that pursuing your dreams can also be a way to create impact and help others. I often offer to bring them with me, so they can see me at work and respect what I do versus feel like it's something that I do that always means I am leaving. When they see it, participate in it, and see how it benefits them, I often get more buy-in or them being proud of what I do.
Who are a few women founders and/or women-owned businesses that you're excited about?
Too many to name!
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