More than a Muse unpacks the complex romantic relationships that left women overshadowed, anonymous or underestimated in their work. Throughout history, the achievements of women working across artistic disciplines ? from visual artists to writers to filmmakers ? have been largely undervalued, with the title of 'genius' reserved mainly for men.
Listeners can also access new episodes on Apple, Google, Stitcher and other streaming platforms.How many times have you seen a woman artist solely referred to as the wife, girlfriend, muse, or 'mistress' of a man in the public eye? Related: Reid Hoffman: To Successfully Grow A Business, You Must 'Expect Chaos'įor more anecdotes and lessons from Minshew, Walker and others, listen to the latest episode of this new series. To help entrepreneurs know for sure, Hoffman shares insights on how to tell if “your ugly duckling could become a swan.” He calls this the “squirm” test - and it’s a must for any entrepreneur testing a truly new concept. Chances are good the concept might just miss the mark. Of course, hearing “no” over and over again is no guarantee an idea is genius. I don’t think it’s scalable,’” Walker recalls in the podcast. Tristan Walker, the founder of health and beauty brand Walker & Co., had a similar experience while pitching Bevel, a men’s razor designed for coarse or curly hair. In the episode, she shares how her pitch was rejected 148 times before someone saw its potential.
He digs into this idea through conversations with entrepreneurs like Kathryn Minshew, the founder of career site The Muse. “If you’re laughed out of the room, it might actually be a good sign,” he says.
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