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Recode Decode: Maye Musk

Decoder with Nilay Patel · with Maye Musk · May 13, 2020 · 48 min

Summary

This episode offers an intimate look into Maye Musk’s journey as a model, dietitian, and mother to three successful entrepreneurs. It provides valuable insights into how to navigate career transitions, challenge ageism, and support ambitious children while maintaining a personal philosophy of adventure and success. Ecommerce operators can learn about resilience, personal branding, and the importance of a strong support system.

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Episode description

Model and dietitian Maye Musk (the mother of Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, entrepreneur Kimbal Musk, and filmmaker Tosca Musk) talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her recent memoir, A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success. Musk also discusses ageism in modeling, her aversion to the "weird diets" that have caught on in Silicon Valley, and how she was a "pillar" to her three entrepreneurial kids. Plus: Does she want to go to Mars with Elon? (Note: This interview was recorded in late March.) >> Start your free trial of New York Magazine today - go to nymag.com/decode Featuring: Maye Musk (@mayemusk), author, A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success Host: Kara Swisher (@karaswisher), Recode co-founder and editor-at-large More to explore: On Reset, Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores why — and how — tech is changing everything. On Recode Media, Peter Kafka interviews business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters about the collision of tech and media. On Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the big tech news stories of the week, who's winning, who's failing, and what comes next. And on Land of the Giants, Jason Del Rey chronicled the rise of Amazon. Season 2 will focus on Netflix and is coming soon! About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Follow Us: Newsletter: Recode Daily Twitter: @Recode and @voxdotcom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A Woman Makes a Plan,\" offers actionable advice on navigating career shifts and societal expectations across different life stages.
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Learn how Maye Musk combated ageism in the modeling industry, providing a framework for challenging societal norms in your own business or career.
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Understand the impact of parental support on entrepreneurial children through Maye Musk's experiences raising Elon, Kimbal, and Tosca Musk.
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Gain insights into Maye Musk's approach to healthy living, contrasting it with Silicon Valley fad diets, to inform a balanced lifestyle amidst demanding entrepreneurial pursuits.

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