As the co-founders of BaubleBar, Amy Jain and Daniella Yacobovsky know what it means to build a business with your best friend. They first met while working in investment banking before both getting accepted to Harvard Business School. The idea for BaubleBar came to them while working on a class project and after graduation, the company officially launched in 2011. The business quickly scaled to amass over 1500 orders per day and their brand can be found in 200 retailers around the world. On thi...
May 15, 2018•29 min•Ep. 84
Christy Turlington Burns started her career as a teenager and became one of the most famous models in the world, receiving international acclaim representing the biggest fashion and beauty brands in the world. But today Christy is a global maternal health advocate and the CEO and Founder of Every Mother Counts, a non-profit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother around the world. On this episode, Christy talks about the turning point in her life, why she ...
May 08, 2018•48 min•Ep. 83
26 year-old Vanesa says she doesn't know if she is on the right path. She is pursuing her dream by running her own fabric agency, but isn't able to support herself and the business without also moonlighting as an Uber driver. She's trying to figure out how to scale her business, score some bigger orders and reach her financial goals. On this episode of #RJAnswers, Rebecca shares some advice on how to reverse engineer and get on track to reach her goals. Want a chance to be on a segment of 'RJ An...
May 04, 2018•17 min
Brit Morin found her way to Silicon Valley by answering an ad on Craigslist that led to an internship and eventually a job at Apple. She went on to work under Marissa Mayer at Google, but in the back of her mind she always knew she wanted to start a company. After four years at Google, she decided to quit and with 6 months of savings, she went off try to start a business. Now, less than 10 years later, she has created one of the largest digital media companies for women that produces hundreds of...
May 01, 2018•36 min•Ep. 82
Throughout her career, Niki Leondakis has worked to help people maximize their highest potential. She became CEO of the luxury lifestyle and fitness brand Equinox in 2017, bringing with her a 30+ year background in the hospitality industry including 20 years where she served as President and COO of Kimpton Hotels. On this episode, Niki opens up about her first job (a fry cook at Hardees), the time she called Marriott 12 times to find out why she was turned down for a job (then got the position),...
Apr 24, 2018•37 min•Ep. 81
In the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, the legendary Diane Sawyer and her team took the next step. They spent six months reporting across the country, speaking with women and men outside of Hollywood and politics about the threats, humiliation and sexual harassment they face while on the job. From truck drivers to waitresses to housekeepers, many of these hardworking Americas fear they would be risking their livelihood by reporting an incident...so what do they do? Diane and her team ...
Apr 20, 2018•16 min
As the CEO and co-Founder of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki wants people to learn about who they are from the inside out starting with their DNA. She combined her passion for business and science and founded 23andMe in 2006 after starting her career as a healthcare analyst on Wall Street. On this episode, Anne opens up about why she believes her decade on Wall Street was like getting a PhD, the moment she realized that she had to be part of the healthcare industry's solutions, and the importance of pers...
Apr 17, 2018•32 min•Ep. 80
When Tamara Mellon would give her friends wardrobe makeovers in school, it hadn't yet occurred to her that one day she would co-found the luxury shoe brand, Jimmy Choo. Armed with a ?£150,000 loan from her father, 27 year old Tamara teamed up with Jimmy Choo, an East London shoe cobbler, and launched the company in 1996. 16 years later, she left the company and in 2016 (after a failed first attempt) launched her namesake shoe label by breaking industry rules and selling direct to consumer. On th...
Apr 10, 2018•29 min•Ep. 79
As President and CEO of Old Navy, Sonia Syngal begins her day by reading customer comments every morning. She became CEO of the $7 billion, 57,000-employee business in 2017 and has lead the company to record growth. But her path to retail wasnt always so clear. Sonia, who has a background in mechanical engineering, began her career working for a car company before eventually finding her way to Silicon Valley and eventually to Gap Inc. and then exclusively Old Navy. On this episode, Sonia opens ...
Apr 03, 2018•37 min•Ep. 78
As the CEO of Dress for Success, Joi Gordon is making a difference in women's lives one suit at a time. The non-profit organization started 21 years ago to help women get back to work by giving them a suit and the tools they need to land a job. Today, Dress for Success is now in 163 cities in 30 countries. On this episode, Joi opens up about how she would like the company to evolve, fundraising in the non-profit world, how anyone can make an impact, and why she believes you have to be your own a...
Mar 27, 2018•19 min•Ep. 77
Amy Smilovic always knew she wanted to start a company and when she combined her love of business, art and fashion, Tibi was born. She came from a background in advertising where she held positions at Ogilvy & Mather and American Express before deciding to take a chance and launch her own label over 20 years ago. On this episode, Amy opens up about reinventing her entire company, the importance of understanding the mind of the consumer, the secret to brand longevity in any industry, and what...
Mar 20, 2018•22 min•Ep. 76
Erika Nardini made history in 2016 when she joined Barstool Sports as the company's first CEO and only female employee at the time. Ever since taking on that role, Erika has achieved over 8x revenue growth for the media company, 700% growth in brand advertising and 300% growth in commerce. On this episode, Erika opens up about what it's been like to build the Barstool brand today. She also examines some of the company's public controversies and discusses how they've maintained a loyal fan base o...
Mar 13, 2018•31 min•Ep. 75
On this episode of #RJAnswers, meet 27-year-old Idil. She is an entrepreneur in the process of paying down her student loan and credit card debts while also trying to grow her company and save for a down payment on a house. She's not sure whether she should buckle down on the debt or concentrate on her business. So what should someone in her situation do? Find out on this episode of #RJAnswers. Want a chance to be on a segment of 'RJ Answers?' Send your questions to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.c...
Mar 09, 2018•14 min
When Tory Burch launched her brand in 2004, she took the fashion industry by storm. She grew her brand into a worldwide success that now includes ready-to-wear, accessories, home and fragrance, shoes, and sport. From day one, Tory also made sure that social responsibility was an integral part of the company's vision. She launched The Tory Burch Foundation in 2009 and has been working ever since to empower female entrepreneurs by offering access to capital, education, and digital resources. On th...
Mar 06, 2018•36 min•Ep. 74
Rachael Ray is an iconic TV personality, cook, bestselling author, and businesswoman who has always believed in the value of hard work. Rachael Ray says she grew up in food. She watched her grandfather and mother in the kitchen and then got her start working in the Fresh Foods Department of Macy's. It wasn't long before she was managing restaurants and teaching cooking classes at the local CBS station in Albany. By 2006, Rachael launched the Emmy Award-winning "Rachael Ray Show" which quickly be...
Feb 27, 2018•39 min•Ep. 73
Before Deborah Roberts was an Emmy award-winning journalist with ABC News, she was a young woman growing up in the segregated South, in the small town of Perry, Georgia. Today she travels around the world covering the most important news stories of our time, but it was those early years that helped to shape her curiosity, her drive and her desire to ask questions. On this episode, Deborah shares her experiences with integration, overcoming adversity, building an award winning career, difficult c...
Feb 20, 2018•43 min•Ep. 72
Emily Chang began writing her book "Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley" 2 years ago when a top venture capitalist told her that in order to hire more women at the firm, they would need to lower their standards. Emily believes in the importance of representation of women in computing, and in this episode she opens up about what her book means in the #MeToo era, the stories from Silicon Valley's parties, and her journey to becoming a journalist from growing up in Hawaii to stud...
Feb 16, 2018•33 min
Hannah Storm has paved the way for women in sports broadcasting. She made history as the first woman to solo host a broadcast network's sports series when she hosted NBC's Major League Baseball coverage. On this episode of No Limits, Hannah shares how she went from her high school's mascot to the anchor of ESPN's SportsCenter. Hannah shares the struggles she faced along the way, the importance of having female sportscasters to identify with, and how she created her own production company and The...
Feb 13, 2018•48 min•Ep. 71
Linsey Davis is a two time Emmy Award-winning journalist and ABC News correspondent. She has covered major global news stories like the Boston Marathon Bombing, the Nairobi Mall massacre, President Obamas return to Kenya as president and the death of Michael Jackson. In addition to contributing across all ABC News platforms including World News Tonight, Good Morning America, 20/20 and Nightline, Davis is also an author who recently published her first childrens book "The World is Awake." On th...
Feb 06, 2018•43 min•Ep. 70
When Melissa Ben-Ishay was fired from her advertising job, she turned it into an opportunity. Baked by Melissa's signature cupcakes have now sold over 100 million cupcakes, and are available at 14 retail locations. On this episode of No Limits, Melissa opens up about what its like to start a business with your brother, managing family and business relationships, how she comes up with innovative flavors, and what it's like to take over Instagram's Instagram account. Congratulations to our No Lim...
Jan 30, 2018•31 min•Ep. 69
#RJANSWERS: Giving effective feedback On this episode of #RJANSWERS: How to give feedback in an effective and positive way. Not everyone responds to feedback the same way and some people will just shutdown so how can you be critical but also get the results you want? Find out on this episode of #RJANSWERS Want a chance to be on a segment of #RJANSWERS? Send your questions to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Dont forget to subscribe and leave us a review! ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is...
Jan 26, 2018•10 min
Noel Wells is doing it all. Most recently she wrote, directed, and starred in the film Mr. Roosevelt - but many may also recognize her from her days on SNL, or as Rachel in Netflixs Master of None. On this episode of No Limits, Noel opens up about what the early hustle looks like for aspiring actors, the pay gap in Hollywood, and the importance of having more female directors. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Tonya Cronin, Co-Founder and President of Responder Wipes Fi...
Jan 23, 2018•29 min•Ep. 68
As EVP and COO of The New York Times Company, Meredith Kopit Levien has made it her mission to understand where media consumption is headed. On this episode of No Limits, Meredith opens up about the NY Times and its role in the era of digital transformation, why she thinks the Weinstein story was one of the most profound moments in journalism, and how her leadership style has evolved throughout her career. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Jill Gwaltney, Founder, Rauxa F...
Jan 16, 2018•46 min•Ep. 67
No Limits brings you our first episode recorded in front of a live audience in Manhattan, New York at the Overarching Success Power Lunch. Overarching Success was created by DiAndre Tristan and Eric Archibald who are the founders and designers of Tristan Arch. This interview features: Robin Roberts: Co-anchor of Good Morning America Gabrielle Bernstein: #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Joi Gordon: CEO of Dress for Success Kimberly Blackwell: CEO of PMM Agency Eula Smith: Creator and Owner of...
Jan 12, 2018•53 min
As SVP of Retail at Apple, Angela Ahrendts leads strategy and operations for Apple's physical and online stores, but she insists she isn't a "techie." The former Burberry CEO got her start in the fashion industry working for Donna Karan and Liz Claiborne. On this episode, Angela opens up about why she moved to New York City the day after graduation, what she told Tim Cook during their first meeting, and why she still believes in the power of putting your dreams out there. Congratulations to our ...
Jan 09, 2018•29 min•Ep. 66
Tina Brown has always been an observer. She began keeping a diary at age 10, became the editor-in-chief of Tatler magazine at 25, and by 30 she moved to New York from London to become editor-in-chief of a then-struggling magazine called Vanity Fair. She went onto The New Yorker and then created Talk magazine. She also wrote the bestselling biography of Princess Diana, The Diana Chronicles and launched the award-winning digital news site The Daily Beast. Currently, she is the founder and CEO of T...
Jan 02, 2018•34 min•Ep. 65
General Ellen M. Pawlikowski is Commander of the Air Force Materiel and one of only two women who holds the military's highest rank. But she remembers a time when she didn't even qualify for an ROTC scholarship because she was a woman. On this episode, General Pawlikowski talks about her trailblazing career in the military, how she continues to defy the odds and her ability to effectively manage a team of 80,000. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneur of the Week: Michelle Hoerdemann, Des...
Dec 26, 2017•32 min•Ep. 64
On this episode of RJ Answers:' making sure your voice is heard, how to transition from college to a full time job, figuring out your personal brand and trying to find that famous work/life balance. Want a chance to be on a segment of 'RJ Answers?' Send your questions to NoLimitswithRJPodcast@Gmail.com Dont forget to subscribe and leave us a review! ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Dec 22, 2017•29 min
Jody Gerson grew up listening to artists like Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, and Diana Ross
sometimes live at her father's nightclub. Today, she's the Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group which makes her the most senior female executive in the music industry. She has worked with artists like Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart and SZA just to name a few. On this episode of No Limits, Jody talks about her move from Sony to Universal, her decision to sign a then unknown Lady Gaga, and why she b...
Dec 19, 2017•40 min•Ep. 63
Tina Sharkey is the co-founder and CEO of Brandless. Their mission is to bring people higher quality products for less...specifically only $3 per product. Prior to Brandless, Tina was a Venture Partner at Sherpa Capital and the CEO of Sherpa Foundry. She is currently an advisor to NewCo, Cue, TWYLA, The League, Greenhouse, Pinrose, and The Information, as well as WE Charities and the United Nations Foundation. She also sits on the Board of Directors of ipsy and Brit + Co, and is a Henry Crown Fe...
Dec 12, 2017•39 min•Ep. 62
