#145: Rachel Blumenthal: Founder and CEO, Rockets of Awesome

Rachel Blumenthal had her first entrepreneurial venture when she was 10 years old, convincing her little brother to dress up and make balloon animals at birthday parties. From there, Blumenthal has gone on to start three companies, her most recent, Rockets of Awesome, which is a data driven children’s clothing brand that offers personalized subscription boxes to make kids shopping personal and fun. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she made the decision to leave her first job at Yves Saint Laurent to pursue entrepreneurship, the struggles she faced when trying to get investors to take her seriously and why she thinks of a brand like a baby. Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Katrina Lake is the youngest woman to ever take a company public at just 34-years-old. In less than 10 years, she’s grown her company, Stitch Fix, from an idea to a company that generates more than one and a half billion dollars in sales, serving over 3 million clients. On this episode, Katrina discusses how personalization is key to her business model, her vision for the future of retail, and how her company in some ways serves as the antithesis to Amazon. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Sarah Bayot, Founder and Creator of Kichecko Goods Find out more: www.kichekogoods.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Mindy Grossman has 38 years of experience in building and transforming consumer brands. Currently serving as president and CEO of W.W., formerly known as Weight Watchers, Grossman rebranded the company in 2018 and has been named one of the 50 most influential people in healthcare by TIME Magazine. In this episode, Grossman discusses her epiphany that changed the course of her life, the importance of having a purpose factor when building a business, and how to implement change when there is resistance. Plus, hear how Oprah has influenced Grossman and W.W. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Iman Abuzeid, M.D., Founder of Incredible Health Find out more: www.incrediblehealth.com Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Leah Busque Solivan didn’t realize that running out of dog food one night would cause her to come up with the idea for TaskRabbit, an online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks. She has since scaled the company to 44 cities, raised more than $50 million in venture capital funding and currently serves as the executive chairwoman to the company and general partner of FUEL Capital. On this episode, Leah discusses the pressure she was under from herself and her investors when starting TaskRabbit, the importance of taking care of yourself as an entrepreneur and why at 8-years-old she decided she wanted to be a CEO. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Jen Barrie, Director, Writer, Producer of Barrie Creative Find out more: http://www.barriecreative.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Misha Nonoo was the first fashion designer to hold a runway show on Instagram, debuting her Spring/Summer 2016 collection and introducing a new way for designers to show off their products to a broader audience. From there, Nonoo has gone on to collaborate with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle and is known for creating the “husband shirt,” which took four months for her to design. On this episode, Nonoo discusses the chance encounter that propelled her career, how she created and grew her fashion business from the ground up – plus her new collaboration with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Staci Brinkman, founder and CEO, Sips by Find out more: https://www.sipsby.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Supermodel, actress, activist and entrepreneur, 28-year-old Emily Ratajkowski is making her mark. As one of the most influential celebrities on social media, she uses her popularity to showcase her brand of feminism and preaches body positivity. She’s also leveraged her following to promote her clothing line, Inamorata. The company does 96% of its business via Instagram and when Ratajkowski posts a new item it sells out in minutes. In this episode, Emily discusses what “feminism” means to her, how she and her best friend built a million-dollar company all on their own, and how she plans to use her voice in the upcoming 2020 Presidential election. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Meghan FitzGerald, Professor Columbia University, Managing Partner L1 Health, Founder and Chair of K2 HealthVentures, Author “Ascending Davos: A Career from the Emergency Room to the Boardroom” Find out more: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Meghan-Fitzgerald/dp/1642250724 Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Shazi Visram went from making recipes in her kitchen to becoming the #1 organic baby brand in the country. She learned the ropes of business from her immigrant parents who started their own motel business upon moving to the U.S. originally from Tanzania and Pakistan. On this episode, Shazi discusses how she took her business from an idea to a reality, the struggles she encountered when creating her own company, understanding the importance of organic products and how she ultimately decided it was time to step down as CEO of the company she spent years building. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Kellie Shoten, Co-founder and CEO, Kaari Foods Find out more: https://www.kaarifoods.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

In this special *crossover* episode, Rebecca is joined by her friend, Poppy Harlow, CNN Anchor and host of the podcast “Boss Files with Poppy Harlow.” Poppy and Rebecca grew up together in Minnesota, and reunited in NYC years later as journalists. In this special episode, Poppy opens up about her career as the co-anchor of CNN Newsroom, how a rejection from her dream law school turned into a career defining moment, and the importance of women helping women. After you listen to No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis, head over to Boss Files with Poppy Harlow to hear Poppy interview Rebecca:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-files-poppy-harlow-conversations-about-business/id1201282406 Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Roxanne Irani, Founder of BAM Snacks Find out more: bit.ly/itsbam Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

As an MSNBC anchor, author of “The Likeability Trap,” and host of the Latina to Latina podcast, Alicia Menendez is busy. Upon graduating college, Alicia began working on a political campaign before realizing she preferred working in the media industry to politics. On this episode, Alicia discusses how her career path has been shaped through taking risks and learning from her failures, having to find a balance between becoming a brand and being authentic to herself and what she sees for the future of social media. Plus, hear about her new book “The Likeability Trap” and her inspiration behind the book. Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Entrepreneur Emma Grede was born a “natural hustler.” From starting an entertainment marketing agency at 24-years-old to launching denim brand Good American in 2016 alongside Khloe Kardashian -- making history selling $1 million worth of merchandise on day one. Emma stops at nothing to get to where she wants to go. In this episode, Emma discusses getting connected with Kris Jenner and eventually partnering with Khloe Kardashian, why she decided to get into the denim business to “solve a problem” for women and her strategy for success at any stage of your career. Plus, hear about Emma’s invention of the size 15 and how Good American is breaking the mold in the fashion industry. Congratulations to our No Limits Entrepreneurs of the Week: Kate Schmidgall, Founder and Director, Bittersweet Creative Find out more: https://www.bittersweetcreative.com/ Want to be a featured NLEOTW? Know someone who should? Send your nominations to [email protected] Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It’s easy! Click here: http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 ABOUT REBECCA JARVIS: Rebecca Jarvis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the Chief Biz, Tech and Econ correspondent for ABC News. She is also the host of “The Dropout” podcast. Follow Rebecca Jarvis: www.Instagram.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Twitter.com/RebeccaJarvis www.Facebook.com/RebeccaJarvis https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jarvis-217ba052/ Snapchat: RebeccaJarvis “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” is produced by Taylor Dunn and edited by Brittany Martinez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit