Sali Christeson Knew Business, Not Fashion — and Built Argent Anyway

Building Argent wasn't the hardest part. Becoming the leader capable of building it was. Sali Christeson knows what it means to build in an industry where the rules were not designed with women in mind. As the founder and CEO of Argent, she set out to reimagine workwear for women, but the journey demanded far more than creating a new category of clothing: it required her to redefine her own relationship with ambition, confidence, and leadership. In this episode of Superwomen, Rebecca Minkoff sits down with Sali to explore the evolution behind building a company rooted in the belief that women deserve better tools to navigate their careers, and the personal transformation required to lead it. Sali shares how leaving a successful career in banking and technology forced her to redefine leadership, navigate the challenges of raising capital as a female founder, and learn to trust her own vision. More than a story about building a fashion brand, this is a conversation about what ambition asks of us — and who we have to become to build something that lasts. Episode Guide: (00:00) Meet Sali Christeson, founder of Argent (02:41) The workplace frustration that inspired Argent (06:11) Funding challenges that female founders face (12:22) The struggles leaders can’t always share publicly (18:33) Why building a lasting brand takes 10 years (21:13) Sali’s “art meets science” approach to business (25:24) Building the future of workwear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices