How Rebecca Minkoff Turned $60K of Debt Into a Fashion Empire
Post Run High
iHeartPodcasts
1 • 4.5K Ratings
🗓️ 19 June 2025
⏱️ 80 minutes
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Summary
In this inspiring and raw conversation on Post Run High, fashion designer and entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff opens up about her journey from a self-taught teen sewing her own clothes to building a global fashion brand in the heart of New York City. She shares how 9/11 changed the course of her life, how she went from $60K in credit card debt to creating the iconic “Morning After” bag, and what it took to build a brand while raising four kids. From redefining pregnancy style to creating a supportive community for women in business, Rebecca offers raw insights on reinvention, resilience, and tackling fear. Whether you’re building a brand, navigating motherhood, or chasing your next chapter — this episode is packed with honest advice, fashion industry truths, and lessons in long-term success.
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| 0:00.0 | What is up, guys? Welcome back to Post Run High. Today, we're sitting down with Rebecca Minkoff. |
| 0:09.3 | You might know her as the designer behind those effortlessly cool, slouchy leather bags, which for me, |
| 0:14.6 | growing up, Rebecca's bags were the things you had to have. I vividly remember saving up my money |
| 0:19.7 | for one and how special it felt to |
| 0:21.6 | finally get my first. One of my favorite things about this podcast is getting to explore |
| 0:26.3 | people's origin stories and learning how they got to where they are today through the power |
| 0:30.7 | of movement, resilience, and never giving up. And Rebecca's story is such a great example of that. |
| 0:36.3 | From her early designs here in New York to leading a global brand, Rebecca's story is about more than just fashion. |
| 0:42.5 | It's about staying true to yourself, lifting others up, and building something meaningful that lasts. |
| 0:47.9 | If you're working on a dream of your own or you just need a little inspiration today, this episode's for you. |
| 0:53.2 | And if you're enjoying post-ren high, it would mean so much if you could leave us a quick |
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