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Events
Inside the Rebecca Minkoff Brand: Lessons in Longevity, Innovation & Style
In this intimate virtual interview, Rebecca Minkoff sits down with her Female Founder Collective co-founder Alison Wyatt for a candid conversation on the evolution of her namesake brand — from its scrappy beginnings and breakout “Morning After Bag,” to international expansion, technology-driven retail innovation, and the bold pivot toward a licensing-led future.
Date
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 1:30 PM EDT
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Together, they’ll unpack the brand’s journey through creativity, commerce, and constant reinvention — including how Rebecca has harnessed collaborations, community, and mission-driven storytelling to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry.
This session is designed for emerging fashion and accessories founders eager to learn get a playbook on:
— Building a brand with enduring identity and consumer love
— Navigating growth while preserving creative integrity
— Integrating innovation and technology into retail experiences
— Partnering strategically for scale and staying culturally relevant
— Crafting a personal brand that builds a community
Join us for an inspiring deep dive into what it really takes to build a brand that lasts — and how to evolve without losing the essence that started it all.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Rebecca Minkoff is best known for her iconic ‘Morning After Bag’ (aka, the M.A.B.) which is everything her brand is known for today — edgy, feminine, and iconic. With a ready-to-wear collection quickly following in 2009, her name and brand set off on a wild, well-deserved rise to success. Today, Rebecca Minkoff is a global brand internationally recognized for its handbags, apparel, footwear, jewelry, and accessories. Rebecca is also an author, podcast host, and co-founder of Female Founder Collective.
Alison Wyatt is nothing short of a serial entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of The 10th House, The North, and Female Founder Collective. On top of that, she is an angel investor in companies such as Hatch, HeyMama, and Summer Salt, a former CRO, champion of women in many forms, business-builder, idea-factory, and people-connector.
Events
Upcoming Events
From summits, to courses, to workshops, to meet-ups and ask-me-anythings - there is something for everyone here. Listen in, attend in person or virtually, ask questions, or simply add to your when-you-can checklist of everything you need to know.
Oct
16
Growth Track: Founder as Brand Builder: Step Into Your CEO Role with Meghan Caiazzo, CPG Executive & Growth Strategist
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT
In this masterclass, Meghan Caiazzo will guide you through the mindset and skills you need to shift from product maker to business leader, and to become the kind of founder investors, retailers, and teams want to back.
Oct
21
Working Smarter with AI: How Founders Can Use AI with Intention with Joan Nguyen, Co-Founder and CEO of Bumo
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
Join us for a session with Joan Nguyen, Co-Founder and CEO of Bumo, to explore practical ways to integrate AI into daily business workflows without losing the human touch.
Oct
23
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Growth Track: Building Sales-Driven KPIs & Hitting Your Goals
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
In this session, founders will learn how to track and interpret the KPIs that drive real results in food and beverage: velocity, ACV, repeat rates, and margins across wholesale, DTC, and food service.
Oct
28
Paid Media That Works: A Founder’s Guide to Growth with Jhara Valentini of Valentini Media Group
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT
In this hands-on workshop, Jhara Valentini, Latina entrepreneur and founder of Valentini Media Group, will share how to map your customer journey and use paid media as a true growth engine — whether you’re running your first $5K test budget or scaling into multi-channel campaigns.
Oct
30
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Growth Track: CPG Key Metrics & Monthly Financial Reporting with Melissa Ciana & Annie Carlon, Co-Founders of Acru Solutions
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
In this masterclass, Melissa Ciana and Annie Carlon of Acru Solutions will take the mystery out of financial reporting so you can run your business with confidence, clarity, and control.
Nov
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Growth Track: Go-to-Market Strategy for Retail, DTC & Food Service with Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder & CEO of Gorgie and Founder of LIVELY
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM EST
In this masterclass, Michelle Cordeiro Grant will share the lessons she’s learned building two category-defining consumer brands, LIVELY and Gorgie, from concept to nationwide retail.