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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

From CIA to CEO: The Journey from Near-Death to Luxury Sleepwear with Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO of Petite Plume

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8543 Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Before having children, former CIA Officer Emily Hikade was fearless when carrying out dangerous missions. Experiencing a near-death experience forced Emily to confront her own mortality, leading to a pivotal moment in her life.  In 2015, Emily founded Petite Plume, a luxury sleepwear company in order to provide more safety for her family. Inspired by her travels, Emily began to create high-quality children's sleepwear without flame-retardant chemicals. Emily believes her experience working for the CIA has made her a more resilient entrepreneur. Knowing that the ups and downs of business are not life or death situations, Emily has created and grown a successful business and retired from a life of high risk. 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: petite-plume.com Social Media: @petiteplume @emilyhikade Big Ideas:  Having a high-risk tolerance and the dangers of working for the CIA Experiencing a near-death experience as a mother that changes everything There’s never a right time to start a business Resilience as the key to not failing in business Entrepreneurs never get to relax as each day is a challenge Life after the CIA and staying settled in one place 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

0:06.5

nice to have it so easy.

0:08.6

Well, think again.

0:10.2

Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard work, countless failures, and

0:14.8

endless learning experiences.

0:16.9

I'm Rebecca Minkoff, and I'm here to tell you that success isn't a walk in the park.

0:21.4

It takes grit, resilience, and a willingness to take risks.

0:25.2

That's why I created Superwoman.

0:27.4

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.

0:33.5

From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is

0:38.5

here to inspire you to take your next leap, no matter how daunting it may seem. We'll explore the

0:44.2

sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons

0:48.5

they've learned along the way. So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most

0:53.2

successful women out there,

0:54.9

join me on superwomen.

0:56.4

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

1:01.6

determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.

1:10.2

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1:28.9

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1:33.4

to ring in spring. Shop at Etsy.com and discover your perfect find today.

1:39.0

Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen. Welcome back for another incredible episode. Today's

1:43.5

guest is Emily Hicade,

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