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It’s hard not to be inspired by all of the beautiful colors surrounding us.
Left: Next stop: Guatemala! We took all kinds of transportation - like this bright little bus - to see what these amazing, industrious women do. Right: My fellow #bosslady, Rebecca, keeps her cool. It’s hard not to be inspired by all of the beautiful colors surrounding us.
As a woman and a mom, she knows style today is all about efficient elegance.
Thats why I was so excited to collaborate with her on a new, limited edition bag line.
We thought SELF.com readers would love to find out more about Rebecca and what inspires her.
The Honest Company X Rebecca Minkoff Spirit Tote—which doubles as a diaper bag
We hope you enjoy this honest conversation and get motivated to make moves!
What was your first job?
I was an ice cream scooper at a local, small-town place where my biggest tip was ten cents.
The Honest Company X Rebecca Minkoff Hope Clutch
But my first real job was babysitting.
How much did you get paid?
I got paid in Barbie dolls.
And so I was like, yeah!
Do you still have it?
Its in storage in Florida.
That is so awesome.
What word do you hate the most that people use at work?
Interesting…Whats your favorite app for work?
Instagram or my camera, because I take a ton of photos.
Whos the woman who you consider to be the most boss?
Id say my mom because she raised me to be strong and tough and be a fighter.
I recently got to meet Kevin Systrom from Instagram, so that was on my to-do list.
Why were you into Kevin?
I think its had such an impact that he probably didnt anticipate.
Whats in your work bag?
I have some chew toys and an iPad, which she just likes to hit.
Nothing like when they just toss your iPad across the floor.
Whats your go-to work outfit?
And what is the style?
Give me more, girl.
If its boxy I do short, I do real short- like almost like a tunic.
Whats your Im going to a meeting to kick some ass outfit?
Then I usually like to accessorize it with a great chunky necklace or some bracelets.
Are you wearing flats or heels?
Usually Ill wear a mid-heel.
I cant wear the big high heels anymore- that stops after baby.
Yeah, I hear you.
Whats your beauty routine?
And whats your face doing?
I know you like eyelash extensions.
Wow, you know so much.
We spend so little time together.
So I do the lash extensions and then I put on a little liner and thats it.
The Honest Company X Rebecca Minkoff Hope Clutch
What do you do to work out?
What do you do to relax?
Do you…girls night out?
I work out two days a week- thats kind of all I have time for.
What do I do to relax?
Or taking a bath.
I had one last question- what do you do for an indulgence?
I dont like to say guilty pleasure because I dont think you should feel guilty for indulging.
I love to indulge in massages and facials.
And whats your favorite nail color for the summer?
My favorite color is Essie Clam Bake or Aperitif.
Okay lets do some quick takes.
This is going to be fastone word answers or short answers, okay?
Take direction or give direction?
Early riser or night owl?
Velvet glove or iron fist?
Neat freak or hot mess?
We had a lot of fun mixing business, pleasure and philanthropy.
We hope you love the results.
Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of The Honest Company and Rebecca Minkoff
