I'm Rebecca Minkoff. Here's my typical day as a working mom, from my perimenopause drink to giving out discount cards on the subway.

Source: Business Insider

Rebecca Minkoff is the chief creative officer of the eponymous designer brand. Courtesy of Rebecca MinkoffThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rebecca Minkoff, a 45-year-old fashion designer, cofounder of the Female Founder Collective, and former "Real Housewives of New York City" cast member. It has been edited for length and clarity.