Remember: if the most unique ideas were obvious to everyone, there wouldn’t be entrepreneurs. The one thing that every entrepreneurial journey has in common is that there are many, many steps on the road to success.
We need to get women to the point where they aren’t apologizing. Its time to take ownership in our success.
It was ingrained in me to be gracious.
I think when I was on the corporate ladder, it was very difficult to maintain the hours. It’s a little easier when you have you’re an entrepreneur.
One of my greatest talents is recognizing talent in others and giving them the forum to shine.
If it doesn’t scare you, you’re probably not dreaming big enough.
Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.
I think women want to look beautiful. I think that’s an important thing. It is relevant.
Even if you’re not yet an entrepreneur, you can be entrepreneurial in everything you do. If you view each stop as an opportunity to learn something, there is always something you will take away from that experience.
When I think about fashion I think women will never lose that appetite for fashion.
Never underestimate the impact of a small act.
Having an environment that is supportive is really important for success.
I wanted stores that would feel like a comfortable room in my apartment, cozy and colorful and different.
There’s always a stigma attached to the word ‘ambition’ and women. I’ve embraced it. Ambition is NOT a four-letter word and women have to embrace that.
I love exploring New York and I think that’s what is so exciting about it. You find places that you’ve never heard of or seen before all the time.
Women have to embrace ambition if they want to. I had a lot of trouble taking compliments in the beginning, and it’s really important for women to embrace their title.
I’ve been writing an ongoing letter to my children since they were born, full of recollections of their childhoods. I’ve filled two journals. It’s a great thing to do as a mother – you forget a lot as you go along, but reading over what you’ve written brings all the memories back.
It’s a gift to be able to give access.
I wanted to help women and their families.
I just like easy clothes – comfort.