Episode 95 - The Reality Behind the Media Industry (And How to Win in It) with Minou Clark
Jun 03, 2025
Welcome to Potential to Powerhouse: Success Secrets from Female Leaders with host Tracy Holland.
In this episode, Tracy sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Minou Clark, CEO of RealSelf and former VP of Digital at 11:11 Media (Paris Hilton’s global media company).
Minou opens up about her journey from social media strategist at Buzzfeed to building major digital empires — and what she’s learned about true success along the way.
More importantly, she shares the raw truth about work-life balance, women’s leadership, career growth, and why creating space for love, life, and legacy is the real game changer for ambitious women today.
Episode Highlights
- How Minou Clark built powerhouse digital brands like BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media.
- The real behind-the-scenes of scaling a media empire and leading cross-functional teams.
- Why redefining company culture is critical for women leaders today.
- How to prioritize love, health, and personal life while growing your career.
- Leadership lessons for building audience engagement and brand loyalty in the digital age.
Key Takeaways
"Success isn’t about sacrificing your life for your career. It's about creating the freedom to live both — fully."
Minou’s journey shows that you can chase big dreams, lead groundbreaking companies, and still prioritize love, family, health, and joy.
It’s not about choosing — it’s about building a life where both can thrive.
Connect with Minou Clark
- Company: RealSelf
- LinkedIn: Minou Clark
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