From a $150M Curlsmith Success to Elegantly Guiding Women Into Their 30s | Kate Berski | RISE EP. 33

Join host Gary Lipovetsky, the renowned serial entrepreneur, business partner, and husband to social media celebrity Valeria Lipovetsky, in this captivating podcast "RISE, Life Stories of Accomplished Individuals". Gary not only delves deep into the lives of notable figures to extract their fascinating origin stories and the hurdles they faced, but he also meticulously draws out the specific knowledge and expertise they hold in their respective fields. Through in-depth interviews, Gary unravels the secrets to their achievements and highlights the value of their unique experiences and insights. Tune in to gain invaluable wisdom from these remarkable individuals and be inspired to reach new heights of success.
Kate Berski, a seasoned professional with a background in advertising and strategic consultancy, co-founded Curlsmith with her husband Michal in 2018, turning a $70,000 investment into a $150 million cash acquisition by Helen of Troy in just four years. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Kate is now a respected business mentor, angel investor, and influential content creator with a substantial following on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, Kate shares the remarkable journey of CurlSmith's success with a small team, providing valuable insights into the challenges and victories of selling the company. The conversation extends to the societal pressures on women and Kate's mission to find empowering solutions. Kate reflects on the profound impact of parenthood on women's careers, addresses the unique challenges faced by women in their 20s, and emphasizes the crucial role of men in supporting women. The episode concludes with a glimpse into the future of Kate's transformative project, the 'Thirty Phobia' book, designed to inspire young women to navigate their 20s with confidence and redefine success on their own terms.
Timestamps:
00:00 Guest Introduction: Kate Berski's Journey
32:12 The Success of CurlSmith with a Small Team
37:32 The Journey to Selling the Company
01:06:57 The Pressure on Women and the Search for Solutions
01:15:37 The Impact of Parenthood on Women's Careers
01:22:01 The Challenges and Pressures Faced by Women in Their 20s
01:29:20 The Role of Men in Supporting Women
01:34:35 The Future of the 'Thirty Phobia' Project
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Kate Berski: / kate.berski

[@gpworx]

“I no longer respond to external pressure anyway.” Mic drop. Loved this episode. Thank you Gary and Kate!

[@shewolf2850]

This channel is invaluable. Thanks Gary. Love and blessing s to you and your family ❤

[@princesscharlott1983]

How only 4 comments on this post?! This woman is a legend to women. Need more women like this in the public eye - real role models for girls. Good show thank you Gary.

[@Gary.Lipovetsky]

😊🙏🏻

[@Ana_Lev]

I would love to hear your story, Gary! Val can interview you on your channel, that would be amazing.
I really enjoyed this one, Kate is an inspiration.

[@trishfanjoy4144]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I loved how Gary kept going back and having the chronology filled in, asked the right questions to Kate on the ebbs and flows, family, amazing really. Thank you

[@Gary.Lipovetsky]

Thank you

[@bridgethegap2639]

Sooooo impressive and so down to earth too!

[@dipendrasah4255]

Awesome 👍