No Limits With Rebecca Jarvis

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’s clothing brand that offers personalized subscription boxes to make kids shopping personal and fun. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she made the decision to leave her first job at Yves Saint Laurent to pursue entrepreneurship, the struggles she faced when trying to get investors to take her seriously and why she thinks of a brand like a baby. 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. She is also the host of “The Dr

Katrina Lake is the youngest woman to ever take a company public at just 34-years-old. In less than 10 years, she’s grown her company, Stitch Fix, from an idea to a company that generates more than one and a half billion dollars in sales, serving over 3 million clients. On this episode, Katrina discusses how personalization is key to her business model, her vision for the future of retail, and how her company in some ways serves as the antithesis to Amazon. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Sarah Bayot, Founder and Creator of Kichecko Goods Find out more: www.kichekogoods.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. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.I

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’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 co

Leah Busque Solivan didn’t realize that running out of dog food one night would cause her to come up with the idea for TaskRabbit, an online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks. She has since scaled the company to 44 cities, raised more than $50 million in venture capital funding and currently serves as the executive chairwoman to the company and general partner of FUEL Capital. On this episode, Leah discusses the pressure she was under from herself and her investors when starting TaskRabbit, the importance of taking care of yourself as an entrepreneur and why at 8-years-old she decided she wanted to be a CEO. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Jen Barrie, Director, Writer, Producer of Barrie Creative Find out more: http://www.barriecreative.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe and lea

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 “husband shirt,” which took four months for her to design. On this episode, Nonoo discusses the chance encounter that propelled her career, how she created and grew her fashion business from the ground up – plus her new collaboration with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Staci Brinkman, founder and CEO, Sips by Find out more: https://www.sipsby.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 a

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’s also leveraged her following to promote her clothing line, Inamorata. The company does 96% of its business via Instagram and when Ratajkowski posts a new item it sells out in minutes. In this episode, Emily discusses what “feminism” means to her, how she and her best friend built a million-dollar company all on their own, and how she plans to use her voice in the upcoming 2020 Presidential election. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Meghan FitzGerald, Professor Columbia University, Managing Partner L1 Health, Founder and Chair of K2 HealthVentures, Author “Ascending Davos: A Career from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom” Find out more: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Meghan-Fitzgerald/dp/1642250724 Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someo

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’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

In this special *crossover* episode, Rebecca is joined by her friend, Poppy Harlow, CNN Anchor and host of the podcast “Boss Files with Poppy Harlow.” Poppy and Rebecca grew up together in Minnesota, and reunited in NYC years later as journalists. In this special episode, Poppy opens up about her career as the co-anchor of CNN Newsroom, how a rejection from her dream law school turned into a career defining moment, and the importance of women helping women. After you listen to No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis, head over to Boss Files with Poppy Harlow to hear Poppy interview Rebecca:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-files-poppy-harlow-conversations-about-business/id1201282406 Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Roxanne Irani, Founder of BAM Snacks Find out more: bit.ly/itsbam 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 A

As an MSNBC anchor, author of “The Likeability Trap,” and host of the Latina to Latina podcast, Alicia Menendez is busy. Upon graduating college, Alicia began working on a political campaign before realizing she preferred working in the media industry to politics. On this episode, Alicia discusses how her career path has been shaped through taking risks and learning from her failures, having to find a balance between becoming a brand and being authentic to herself and what she sees for the future of social media. Plus, hear about her new book “The Likeability Trap” and her inspiration behind the book. 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. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.I

Entrepreneur Emma Grede was born a “natural hustler.” From starting an entertainment marketing agency at 24-years-old to launching denim brand Good American in 2016 alongside Khloe Kardashian -- making history selling $1 million worth of merchandise on day one. Emma stops at nothing to get to where she wants to go. In this episode, Emma discusses getting connected with Kris Jenner and eventually partnering with Khloe Kardashian, why she decided to get into the denim business to “solve a problem” for women and her strategy for success at any stage of your career. Plus, hear about Emma’s invention of the size 15 and how Good American is breaking the mold in the fashion industry. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Kate Schmidgall, Founder and Director, Bittersweet Creative Find out more: https://www.bittersweetcreative.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

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 Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Jurasic Park g the iconic role of Renata Klein in HBO hit television series ittle Lies, ility to transform into a character knows no bounds. A two time Academy Award nominee and five-time Golden Globe winner and the founder of Jaywalker Pictures, Dern continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry. On this episode, Laura discusses the shift she has seen in the film industry to be more inclusive of women and how far they still have to go. Plus hear about why she went from a consumer to an investor in True Botanicals skincare, how she prepared for her latest role as Marmee March in the upcoming remake of Little Women directed by Greta Gerwig, and what it is like behind the scenes of Big Little Lies. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of th

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’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA J

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 “New York Times” bestselling author and is the founder and CEO of the candy company, Sugarpova. On this episode, Sharapova discusses why she decided to create Sugarpova and her path to becoming an entrepreneur. She also opens up about overcoming a major career setback in tennis and the lessons she’s learned through challenging times. Additionally she talks about leaving her home country of Russia at a young age to pursue her tennis dream and what she learned from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on leadership and running an organization. Plus, hear about her experience as a guest judge on “Shark Tank.” Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Preya Patel Bhakta, Founder and President of Elli Find out more: https://www.elliquark.com/

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 is so important for young girls and women to learn to code. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Lisa Sedlar, CEO and Founder of Green Zebra Grocery Find out more: https://www.greenzebragrocery.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Do not forget

On October 5, 2017, "New York Times" investigative reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the news of Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual harassment and abuse. Their report launched a movement and gave the country a significant wake-up call. Over the next twelve months, hundreds of men across all types of industries were outed with accusations of abuse and wrongdoing. Now, two years later, Jodi and Megan are giving the public a look inside their investigation with their bestselling book, “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement." On this episode, Kantor and Twohey discuss what it was like to pursue this story against the odds, the importance of giving a voice to the voiceless, what happened in the moments before the publication of their bombshell report and the new reporting they have uncovered in the aftermath of their report. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Molly Dewey, Co-founder and CEO of Mettacool Find out more: https://mettacool.com/

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’s path to recovery, how she realized she was suffering from postpartum depression and learned to speak on mental illness from her experience and qualities she expects from her team, including the bravery to speak up if they things are headed in the “wrong direction.” Plus hear more about her latest book “Super Attractor.” Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Kristine Deer, Owner and D

Ann Curry has spent more than 30 years as a journalist traveling the globe, reporting from the scene of many of history’s most monumental natural disasters and war zones. She has covered a range of issues from nuclear tensions in North Korea and Iran, to the destructive earthquake in Haiti in 2010, and spent countless hours in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iraq. She spent 15 years with NBC’s “Today” show, and has received seven national news Emmy’s for her reporting. On this episode, Ann discusses how being the squeaky wheel early in her career created opportunities, the stories she was able to tell and how she overcame the “second mountain” in her life after leaving NBC. Plus, hear more about her latest project, “Chasing the Cure.” Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Taylor Majewski and Shannon O’Hara Find out more: https://gigitherobot.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a

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’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/RebeccaJarv

As a playwright, screenwriter and director Leslye Headland’s creative prowess knows no bounds. In her most recent project, she collaborated with Amy Poehler and Natasha Lyonne to create the Netflix series “Russian Doll,” which has received not only critical acclaim but 13 Emmy nominations this year. On this episode, she discusses the internal misogyny that exists in Hollywood culture, how to know when you are too comfortable in your career and what it’s like to be the only woman in the room in a male dominated industry. Plus, what it’s really like inside of a writer’s room and the surprising public figure she considers a role model. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Jerelyn Rodriguez, cofounder and CEO at The Knowledge House Find out more: https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations toNoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REB

At 29-years-old, Elaine Welteroth became the youngest person and only the second African-American ever appointed editor-in-chief in Conde Nast’s history serving in the role for Teen Vogue. When the publication decided to cease print operations in December 2018, Welteroth decided it was time to pursue a new career path. She currently stars as a judge on Project Runway alongside Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano, and recently published “More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say),” a part-manifesto, part-memoir on what it means to come into your own. On this episode, Welteroth talks about hiding her age from her coworkers to avoid ageism, experiencing burnout at the age of 30, and how leaving Teen Vogue was the hardest business decision she’s ever had to make. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Katie McNamara Founder + CEO Little Lentil Clothing Find out more: www.littlelentilclothing.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nom