Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be

nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of

hard work, countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here

to tell you that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,

and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman, a podcast that peels back

the varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.

From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next week, no matter how daunting it may seem. We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way. So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there, join me on

Superwomen. Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard

work, determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible. Hey, everyone, you're listening

to Superwomen. Today's guest is Maria Hatsis-Sephananas, the CEO and founder of Rodeal. I first had the

pleasure of meeting Maria when we were both on this short-lived TV show called Project

Runway Fashion Startup. I was one of the hosts and she came on as a guest mentor. I was incredibly

impressed with her business and she is celebrating 25 years in the

industry, which is incredible. She is also truly unique in that she is self-funded. She has never

raised a dime, nor does she plan to. In this podcast, we go deep on what it takes to scale a

sustainable. When I say sustainable, I don't mean eco-friendly, I mean a business that can make money

and scale without needing to raise money. We go into how she's lasted 25 years, how she continues

to innovate and surprise and delight her customer with exactly what they wanted. Take a listen.

Maria, welcome to the podcast. Hi, Rebecca. Thank you for having me.

You're so welcome.

I definitely had a throwback today when you sent that image from 2016 of us on that short-lived TV show.

I think it was fun.

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