Aprons and F-Bombs: The Power of Just Showing Up with Ellen Bennett, Founder of Hedley & Bennett

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Ellen Bennett, founder of Hedley & Bennett, has never followed a conventional path. Guided by optimism, Ellen firmly believes in showing up first and then figuring the rest out later. Deeply honest and known to drop the occasional F-Bomb, Ellen is a leading example that there is not just one path to success in life and business. After attending culinary school in Mexico City, Ellen returned home to LA. To get professional experience, Ellen busted her way into some of the best kitchens in LA until she eventually became a line cook at a two-star Michelin restaurant. Around the same time, the concept for an apron business began bubbling in her head. It is this concept that ultimately led to the formation of Hedley & Bennett, the leading provider of aprons and kitchenware for top chefs everywhere. Although Ellen has faced ups and downs along the way, her passion and purpose have inspired her to keep going down the path less traveled. Be sure to use the code “ELLEN20” for a discount at checkout. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website: hedleyandbennett.com Social Media: @hedleyandbennett @ellenmariebennett Big Ideas: Emotional struggles of being a mom and an entrepreneur Taking unconventional paths to achieve your dreams The power of passion and purpose to overcome obstacles and the tenacity to keep going Learning to pay attention to details while leaning on your optimism Having hard times and doing amazing are not mutually exclusive Trusting in and following your own pace in business Shifting your business by focusing deeply on less Getting out of your comfort zone and focusing on the long game Launching before you’re ready and listening to your audience Finding success with a smaller inventory and team Focusing on slow, steady, sustainable growth Battling FOMO and prioritizing deep relationships after having children When in doubt, just show up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be
0:05.6	nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard work,
0:12.8	countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff and I'm here to tell you
0:17.8	that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,
0:22.5	and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman, a podcast that peels back to
0:27.9	varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.
0:32.6	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 leap, 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.
0:55.5	Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard work,
1:00.7	determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.
1:08.2	Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen.
1:10.6	Today's guest is Ellen Bennett, the founder of the multi-million dollar apron empire,
1:15.5	Headley and Bennett.
1:16.8	Her passion for cooking led her to Mexico City at the age of 18, and after culinary school,
1:21.7	she came back to LA to cook professionally in some of the city's best kitchens.
1:26.2	While Ellen was working as a line cook,
1:28.2	she volunteered to make aprons to outfit the entire restaurant. And that's where Headley and Bennett
1:33.0	was born. Ellen's colorful aprons have amassed a vast following, including David Chang,
1:38.3	Martha Stewart, Jessica Alba, Zoe De Chappelle, and Jessica Tyler Ferguson, and so many more.
1:44.6	I count Ellen as one of my dear friends and was so excited to be able to bring her story to you.
1:50.1	She shows grit, determination, and the desire to overcome any obstacle, anytime, anywhere.
1:56.9	And her energy is truly infectious.
1:59.5	I love this interview.
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