Raf's Revolution: Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Restaurant Industry

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! The restaurant industry is notorious for being highly stressful, extremely competitive, and still primarily dominated by men. Owners of the critically acclaimed Raf's New York, sisters Jennifer and Nicole Vitagliano, along with their female chef partners, have created a safe space that raises women up and challenges the status quo. Just celebrating their one-year anniversary, Raf's has become an iconic neighborhood restaurant “where everyone wants to come and no one wants to leave." Following a romantic idea of opening an old-world style bakery near Jennifer's first restaurant, Musket Room, Jennifer and Nicole established a female “forever team” to align their values and vision. As they have created a space for each other to be themselves, they have been able to offer grace to each other during stressful circumstances. This has largely translated into the restaurant's vibe and the community they have built around it. 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: rafsnewyork.com Social Media: @rafsnewyork Big Ideas: Being in business with your sister The challenges women face breaking through in the male-dominated restaurant industry Establishing a safe space for women to rise together in the restaurant industry Having confidence to make decisions and the importance of a true partner Establishing a female forever team and communicating boundaries Staying afloat during the pandemic and following romantic ideas Working with people who have your back and extending grace in high stress situations How younger generations teach us to prioritize ourselves The unglamorous realities of running your own restaurant Building a community of people around your restaurant Valuing your own opinion and choosing opportunities that you really want to do 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 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.
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.
1:08.3	Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen.
1:10.4	Today's guests are the co-founders and owners of the
1:14.0	incredible restaurant rafts, named after Rafi Nicole's sweet daughter. My guest today are Jennifer
1:20.1	and Nicole Vittaliano. They are two incredible powerhouse entrepreneurs forging their way in a very
1:26.9	male-dominated and competitive
1:28.4	restaurant industry. We talk about the grit it takes to succeed, the down and dirty work
1:33.7	they've had to do, and the exciting future ahead for them. Take a listen. So I had to twist
1:39.0	your arm into doing this. You volunteered your sister's tribute originally.
1:46.0	Oh, I was doing it alone.
1:47.5	Yes, you were going to be a lone star.
1:52.4	And then we also had a little friend in someone's ear that also may be convinced you to do this.
1:52.8	Yes.
1:53.2	Maybe.
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