Emma Grede
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🌱 Honing your intuition
🌳 Spending time in nature
💪 Listening to your body’s signals
🤝 Surrounding yourself with the right community
Success isn’t only about logic, it’s about connection, balance, and the people you keep close. New episode of Aspire with Emma Grede and Dr. Tara Swart out now. 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #podcastclips #neuroscience #selfimprovement #intuition #community #happiness #success #successmindset #healthyhabits
⚡ Instinct is often fear-based, it’s there to protect you, but it can also hold you back.
💡 The key is learning to tell them apart.
When you step outside the self-doubt and negative talk, you’ll find a guiding light within you that’s worth listening to. 🌟 Watch Aspire with Emma Grede and Dr. Tara Swart now or listen on @ApplePodcasts and across platforms! ✨
#instinct #aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #podcastclips #business #relationship #selfimprovement #neuroscience
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
✨ Why side sleeping helps your brain detox overnight
💡 How quality sleep protects long-term brain health and lowers dementia risk
🌿 The surprising link between sleep, intuition, and creativity
🧠 Practical tips you can use tonight to get the most out of your brain + body
Because it’s not just about 7 hours of sleep, it’s about protecting your future self. 💫 Watch Emma Grede's full conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, or listen on Apple Podcasts and across platforms! 🎙️
#aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #podcastclips #neuroscience #sleep #sleepbetter #health #wellness #stressrelief #stress #selfimprovement
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
Dr. Swart opens up about her own story of loss--her husband’s passing from leukemia--and how it set her on a journey that transformed her life, career, and understanding of the spirit. From scientific studies to personal encounters, she explains why she believes our spirit doesn’t vanish after death and how we may still find ways to connect with loved ones we’ve lost.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/w-7K757PODk
#neuroscience #aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #afterlife #soul #lifeafterdeath #spirituality #science
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
⚡ Learn why your brain avoids risks (and how to overcome it)
🧩 Spot the hidden mental patterns that shape your choices
🚀 Build the confidence to take bold, smart risks in business + life
💡 Apply practical neuroscience to achieve your next big goal
Tools you can use today to think clearer, lead stronger, and thrive. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #neuroscience #lifehacks #stressrelief #stress #fearoffailure #podcastclips
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT
ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
🌱 Daily habits to beat stress
🧘 Quick resets with breathwork & micro-habits
⚡ How to strengthen your intuition
🚫 The truth about multitasking
🔄 Why you can rewire your brain at any age
A masterclass in making your mind work for you, not against you. The key to success, resilience, and happiness is already inside your head. New episode out now on @YouTube and wherever you listen 🎙💫
#motivation #aspirewithemmagrede #stressrelief #stressmanagement #lifehacks #healthylifestyle #multitasking
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What if the key to success, resilience, and happiness is already inside your head?
In this episode, neuroscientist, executive coach, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara Swart joins Emma to reveal how to unlock the full power of your brain. From managing stress and anxiety to strengthening intuition, building resilience, and rewiring your mindset for success, Dr. Swart breaks down the science in a way that’s practical, inspiring, and immediately useful.
You’ll learn:
The simple daily habits that protect your brain from stress and burnout
How to reset your nervous system in minutes with breathwork and micro-habits
Why intuition is a superpower—and how to strengthen it
The truth about multitasking and how it sabotages productivity
Why creativity, nature, and even beauty are essential for brain health
How neuroplasticity proves you can rewire your brain at any age
The surprising link between purpose, community, and long-term success
This conversation is a guide to thriving in work, relationships, and life.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered how to make your brain work for you instead of against you, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
#aspirewithemmagrede #neuroscience #confidence #potential #habits #success #successmindset #motivation #creativity
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Vote for Aspire!
00:00:49 Introduction
00:02:32 How stress and anxiety are effecting women
00:05:22 Are men's and women's brains actually different?
00:08:41 Hacks for lowering stress
00:15:08 Is multitasking sabotaging your productivity?
00:18:53 How to train yourself to override your fears
00:23:02 Ad Break
00:24:42 Identifying intuition vs. instinct
00:27:56 Learning to listen to your intuition
00:34:28 Neuroplasticity: how to "rewire" your brain
00:39:07 How AI is will change our brains
00:44:59 The importance of the arts
00:46:24 Ad Break
00:48:58 The right habits for long-term success
00:55:23 How stress is actually contagious
01:00:57 Big takeaways to change your life
01:03:30 Ad Break
01:05:28 Find "purpose" in your work
01:09:41 Tips to get the most out of your brain
01:16:13 You are capable of more than you realize
01:18:20 Rapid Fire Questions
🌱 Small, consistent actions
⚡ Lowering resistance to starting
💡 Building habits that feel almost effortless
If you can’t say it out loud, write it down, or even admit it to yourself… it’s never going to happen. Aspire with Emma Grede is out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️
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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
👩👧 Bringing her kids along on work trips
🎧 Swapping music for podcasts in the car
💫 Turning travel into family or relationship time
It’s not about adding more to your plate, it’s about building better habits right into your life.
What’s one habit you could stack onto something you already do? Drop it in the comments ⬇️
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
✅ If she doesn’t have time to journal in the morning → she takes 5 minutes before bed.
✅ If she doesn’t finish her to-do list → she completes the single most important task.
✅ If an event keeps her from being home before bedtime → she does the school drop-off the next morning.
Simple shifts, massive impact. This is how Emma stays on track when life happens, and how you can too. What’s one if-then scenario you’re putting in place this year? Drop it below ⬇️
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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
📌 Limit your goals, increase your repetition
📈 66 days is the average to lock in one habit
⚡ Focus + consistency strengthen neural pathways
🚫 Multitasking + overload weaken them
Forget the list of 50 things. Four clear categories with small stepping stones? That’s how real progress is made. Watch at the link above or listen to Emma Grede’s solo ep of #aspirewithemmagrede now across platforms! 🎙️
#podcastclips #podcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #lifehacks #goalsetting #motivation #startup #femalefounders #habitsthatchangeyourlife #shorts #sharktank #billionairemindset #billionaire
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
💼 Want the promotion? Expect extra hours.
👨👩👧 Want a family? Some social plans may shift.
🌟 Want growth? Be ready to sacrifice for it.
To get something you’ve never had, you’ll need to do something you’ve never done. That’s not just a quote, it’s fact. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️
#podcastclips #roadmap #lifeadvice #business #businessadvice #selfimprovement #startup #motivation #realtalk #podcast #entrepreneur #billionaire #sharktank
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
📝 Five questions to guide your yearly plan
⚡ The science of habits that actually stick
🌱 How small, consistent actions drive massive change
💡 A framework to design your year with intention
This isn’t about resolutions. It’s about building a life that works, by design. Emma’s solo episode is out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #shorts #podcast #podcastclips #business #businessadvice #startup #lifehacks #lifehacks #organization #goals #goalsetting
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
For me, nothing has ever happened by accident. Every breakthrough in business, family, and life has been directly tied to what I knew I wanted and what I was willing to do to make it real. I believe my life deserves that level of intention, and I think yours does too.
This isn’t about resolutions that fade. It’s about building a system that makes change stick and designing your life like it matters, because it does.
#lifelessons #business #aspirewithemmagrede #advice #accountability #lifehacks #lifehack
You’ll learn:
The 5 powerful questions Emma asks herself every year
How to harness the “fresh start effect” to build lasting habits
Why small, consistent actions matter more than big leaps
How to plan for setbacks and stay on track
The secret to designing a life you truly love
If you’ve ever set a big New Year’s resolution only to forget it by February, this episode will give you the roadmap to finally stick with your goals and make them happen.
Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with Emma Grede.
Drop your answers to Emma’s 5 questions in the comments — we want to hear from you!
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Charlamagne Tha God, Jessica Alba, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology, and, of course, how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00 Emma's system for setting and achieving your goals
08:29 Ad Break
12:00 5 questions to ask yourself each year
16:11 What are you willing to give?
17:34 How to prioritize your goals and "habit stack"
21:09 Find your accountability partner
21:52 Emma's process in action
23:58 Learn from Charlamagne Tha God
25:54 Be reflective when you fail
26:42 Ad Break
29:37 How to track your progress
31:18 What you should take away from this episode
On this week’s episode of #aspirewithemmagrede, Ted shares:
⚡ Why trusting your gut matters more than playing it safe
💡 How to make the toughest calls as a leader
🌱 Why values and vision matter more than algorithms
🔥 How to keep innovating even when you’re on top
If you’re building a team, growing a company, or stepping into leadership, this conversation is for you. Full episode out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙💫
#business #leadership #netflix #lifelessons #selfimprovement #aspirewithemmagrede #podcastclips ##businessadvice #shorts #interview
⚡ The ripple effect of cultural relevance
💡 How influence shapes commerce globally
🌱 Why entertainment is the foundation of consumer brands
A closer look at how storytelling translates into real-world impact. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#business #royalfamily #meghanmarkle #princeharry #branding #marketing
⚡ How risk-sharing fuels creative freedom
💡 Why platform models shape the stories we see
🌱 The scale of ambition behind your favorite shows
A behind-the-scenes look at how the stories you love actually get made. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#podcast #podcastclips #aspirewithemmagrede #interview #business #businessadvice #entertainment #leadership
⚡ What 25 years at one company teaches you
💡 Why leadership is like casting, putting the right people in the right roles
🌱 The curiosity that fueled his rise from the counter to the C-suite
🔥 How buying DVDs at Walmart turned into building a global streaming giant
A story about growth, grit, and the power of staying curious. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#netflix #entertainment #business #businessadvice #careergrowth #podcastclips
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
⚡ Meeting audiences where they are
💡 Why behavior changed, not just Hollywood
🌱 The future of film beyond theaters
🔥 Protecting the art form above everything
A conversation for anyone who loves movies, and the people making them. Out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#netflix #aspirewithemmagrede #podcastclips #business #leadership #leadershipskills #movies #entertainment #tech #hollywood #emmyawards #television #streamer #streaming
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
From a video rental store to the C-suite at @Netflix this week’s Aspire guest has climbed the corporate ladder to lead one of the most influential companies in the world. 🎬✨
As Co-CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos has redefined what entertainment looks like on a global stage. But his story isn’t just about Netflix.
On @AspireWithEmmaGrede, Ted joins me for an honest conversation about what great leadership really looks like and the lessons he’s learned along the way:
⚡ Taking bold risks and trusting your gut
💡 Making the toughest calls as a leader
🌱 Why values and vision matter more than algorithms
🔥 How to keep innovating even when you’re on top
A reminder that great leadership isn’t just about power, it’s about ambition coupled with purpose. Out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙💫
#entertainment #netflix #leadership #podcastclips #business #businessadvice #houseofcards #innovation #technology #streamer #streaming
You’ll learn:
How to know when to take a big risk (and when to walk away)
Why leadership at the top is really about values and vision
The surprising lessons from Netflix’s rise that apply to any career
Whether you’re a leader, an entrepreneur, or just someone chasing big dreams, Ted’s story is packed with lessons on ambition, resilience, and redefining what’s possible. Don’t miss this conversation with the man behind Netflix’s global success.
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy, and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology, and of course, how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:30 How Ted's "chaotic" childhood led him to entertainment
00:06:47 Ted Sarandos' life-changing video store job
00:10:16 The importance of understanding your customer
00:13:20 How Ted Sarandos got his start at Netflix
00:15:53 Seeing the vision early at Netflix
00:20:04 How Ted "scaled himself" as a leader
00:23:36 Ad Break
00:25:25 Bridging the gap between Entertainment and Tech
00:31:03 How Ted makes his biggest decisions
00:35:25 How Netflix landed 'House of Cards'
00:40:35 Running a "talent-friendly" company
00:43:57 Balancing intuition and data
00:46:42 Ad Break
00:48:54 Celebrate risks even when they don't pay off
00:51:26 Netflix's biggest miscalculation
00:53:10 How Netflix balances business model and art form
00:55:00 Are AI and YouTube the next big disruptors?
00:59:50 How Ted Sarandos thinks about "legacy"
01:05:35 Ad Break
01:06:55 Why does Netflix have Co-CEOs?
01:10:24 The importance of Ted's mentors
01:15:12 How Ted met his wife, Nicole Avant
01:20:36 What Ted is teaching his children
01:23:11 Rapid Fire Questions
🎨 The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
🔥 The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
💞 Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
💰 The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko
What’s the one book that changed your life? Drop it in the comments. We’re building a bookshelf together that’s bold, brilliant, and unforgettable. 💫
#aspirewithemmagrede #bookclub #businessadvice #lessons #bookrecommendations #homelibrary #lifelessons
⚡ Why closing a company can take just as much time (and money) as being acquired
💡 The reality of answering customer questions and tying every loose end
🌱 How to bring retail partners along so you’re not left holding the weight alone
Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen. 🎙️✨
#startup #shorts #podcast #businessadvice #growthmindset #beautyindustry #retail #aspirewithemmagrede #femaleentrepreneur #femalefounders
💡 Why failure is not the opposite of success
⚡ The difference between capital and true partnership with investors
🌱 How community carries you even when the business ends
🔥 The importance of protecting your capacity and avoiding burnout
🪞 Why you are not your company, your worth is bigger than the outcome
If you’ve ever built something, faced setbacks, or questioned what’s next, this conversation is for you. Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️
#failuretosuccess #aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #lifelessons #business #businessadvice #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur #beautyindustry #beautyinfluencer
A reminder that big dreams aren’t overnight. They’re built in the in-between. Full episode with @EmmaGrede out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙✨
#shorts #shortvideo #podcast #podcastclips #aspirewithemmagrede #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur #failuretosuccess #business #businessadvice
⚡ The danger of not knowing what you don’t know
💡 Why financial literacy matters more than you think
🌱 How love for your team can cloud tough decisions
📝 The hardest lesson she learned as founder of @byamicolé
A reminder that leadership means courage, mistakes are teachers, and failure doesn’t erase your impact. Full episode of #aspirewithemmagrede out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙✨
#business #businessadvice #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur #shorts #podcast #podcastclips #failuretosuccess #hiring #management #beauty
As the founder of Ami Colé, and one of the few Black women to raise over $1M in venture funding, @diarrhaxo knows firsthand what it takes to build something from scratch, scale into major retailers, and carry the weight of representation in an unforgiving industry.
This week on @AspireWithEmmaGrede, she joins me for a raw, unfiltered conversation about resilience, community, and why failure may be the most powerful teacher of all. If you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone redefining what success really means, this one’s for you. Out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙💫 Diarrha, thank you for your honesty, your courage, and for reminding us that even in endings, there’s wisdom and new beginnings. 💛
#aspirewithemmagrede #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur #beauty #failuretosuccess #resilience #businessadvice #lifelessons
Diarrha opens up about:
-Why she decided to close Ami Colé, even after major success
-The emotional toll of letting go of a dream
-Hard truths about investors, retail, and the beauty industry
-The power of community, resilience, and redefining success
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, struggled with failure, or wondered how to keep going when things fall apart — this episode is for you.
#aspirewithemmagrede #femalefounders #amicole #womeninbusiness #failuretosuccess #lifelessons #business #businessadvice #startup #dreambig
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:20 Emma's mentorship
00:03:12 What is the legacy of Ami Cole?
00:08:57 How Diarrha's mother inspired Ami Cole
00:12:39 Journey from a dream to a business
00:16:06 Black-owned business
00:20:48 "Rocket ship" growth with no guardrails
00:29:36 Ad Break
00:31:39 Hindsight: the importance of "testing and learning"
00:35:51 Is Sephora still a "game changer" for beauty brands?
00:38:42 Why Emma didn't invest in Ami Cole
00:40:22 Dealing with investors and the importance of track record
00:46:09 When Diarrha knew Ami Cole wasn't working
00:50:45 What would Diarrha do differently?
00:56:04 Ad Break
00:58:20 The importance of time and money
01:03:47 Diarrha's biggest mistakes
01:07:49 The challenges of being a mom and an entrepreneur
01:17:03 Ad Break
01:18:45 Being comfortable with (and not afraid of) success
01:23:20 Was Ami Cole a success or a failure?
01:27:52 Diarrha's "hardest day" at Ami Cole
01:33:00 Diarrha's next chapter
01:41:39 Rapid Fire Questions
💡 Why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout are really trauma responses
⚡ How fear of failure (and even success) can keep us stuck
🌱 The tools to set boundaries without guilt and protect your peace
🪞 Why joy is a form of resistance, not denial
🔥 Moving from survival mode into thriving
If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unworthy, or stuck in cycles you can’t explain, this conversation is for you. Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙
#traumahealing #podcast #joy #survival #aspirewithemmagrede #selfimprovement #selfcare #selfhelp
💡 That’s self-sabotage, what she calls “standing on your wings.”
🌱 Playing small might feel comfortable, but it keeps you from greatness.
A powerful reminder: comfort zones can become cages. The only way to grow is to bring your full self into the room.
Full episode with @EmmaGrede out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen! ✨
#podcast #aspirewithemmagrede #entrepreneur #businessadvice #selfgrowth #interview #psychology
💡 Survival mode is real — and for many, it’s already a victory
🌸 But thriving means investing in your growth: emotionally, spiritually, financially
⚡ Therapy isn’t weakness, it’s a tool to help you flourish
A powerful reminder that blooming requires work, but the reward is living at your maximum. Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️
#podcast #podcastclips #selfimprovement #aspirewithemmagrede #business #relationship #trauma #therapy
1️⃣ How does my care for myself reflect how I really feel about myself? (boundaries, rest, nutrition)
2️⃣ Are there emotions I refuse to feel, sadness, anger, loneliness, that make me treat myself like a robot?
3️⃣ Do I have mutual, reciprocal relationships, or am I always the strong one who never shows vulnerability?
If your answers uncover patterns of self-neglect, emotional suppression, or one-sided connections, it may be unhealed trauma speaking. Full episode of Aspire with @EmmaGrede is out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts and across platforms. 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #podcastclips #trauma #healing #business #relationship #psychology #selfimprovement #shorts
Research shows girls are more likely to begin with “I think” while boys state things as fact. Girls are handed dolls and kitchens, boys get trucks and tools. The message? Care for others. Erase yourself. Be “better” by needing less.
Dr.Thema Bryant breaks down how cultural conditioning shapes our confidence, our choices, and the way we show up in the world, and how to unlearn it.
Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 💫 🎙
#aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #relationship #interview #genderequality #shorts
As a psychologist, author, and pastor, she’s dedicated to guiding people from surviving to thriving, and showing us that healing isn’t weakness, it’s power.
This week on #AspireWithEmmaGrede, I sat down with Dr. Thema for a powerful conversation about the hidden stories we carry, how fear of failure and success can shape our choices, and why setting boundaries is one of the bravest things you can do.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unworthy, or stuck, this one’s for you. Out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙💫
Dr. Thema, thank you for sharing your wisdom and reminding us that wholeness is possible, and that sometimes the bravest step is finally meeting your full self. 💛
#trauma #psychology #selfimprovement #mentalhealth #podcast #interview #business #relationship #parenting
Together, they dive into:
Why so many of us are standing on our own wings — and how to stop.
The surprising ways fear of failure (and even fear of success) shapes our choices.
Why women are conditioned to shrink their power — and how to reclaim it.
The lingering scars of the pandemic we still haven’t healed.
Practical tools for setting boundaries, rewriting old narratives, and living whole.
Dr. Thema doesn’t just explain the psychology — she offers real steps for anyone ready to stop running, face the pain, and move from surviving to thriving. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unworthy, or stuck, this episode will give you the clarity and courage to finally break free.
#aspirewithemmagrede #trauma #healing #podcast #business #relationships #failuretosuccess #boundaries #psycology #toolsforsuccess #interview #fearoffailure
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
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link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT
ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:33 What is holding me back?
00:05:26 How to unpack your emotional baggage
00:10:44 Succeeding as a woman in the workplace
00:13:55 Become the main character in your own life
00:17:20 Ad Break
00:19:27 The difference between "stress" and "trauma"
00:23:41 How can you identify traumatic responses?
00:30:01 How to check in with yourself
00:32:32 Therapy and the importance of "help"
00:35:31 Overcoming your fear of failure (and success)
00:39:44 Ad Break
00:40:52 How does fear manifest in our lives?
00:44:36 Trauma at work vs. personal life
00:48:49 Redefining "forgiveness"
00:53:02 Reducing trauma for your children
01:00:44 Make use of your "tribe"
01:04:07 Lessons from the pandemic
01:10:25 Identifying your triggers
01:17:55 Does healing lead to happiness
01:19:47 The difference between "blame" and "responsibility"
01:21:13 Ad Break
01:22:12 The importance of spiritual practice
01:27:27 Stop running from your pain
01:40:02 Rapid Fire Questions
💡 Learn why shrinking your power isn’t serving you
🌱 Discover the tools to set boundaries and live whole
⚡ Reclaim the clarity and courage to thrive, not just survive
Candid. Insightful. Liberating. This conversation will change how you see yourself. Tomorrow (Tuesday!) @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙💫
#aspirewithemmagrede #trauma #fearoffailure #emmagrede #selfcare #burnout #perfectionism #interview
If you’ve ever doubted your perspective, passed on an idea too soon, or wondered whether to take a risk when everyone else says no, this conversation will show you why betting on your gut (and your voice) can be the difference between a pass and a breakthrough.
Aspire with @EmmaGrede and Donna Langley is live now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙
#podcast #austinpowers #nbcuniversal #newlinecinema #movies #hollywood #entertainment
💡 Trusting your instincts when every other studio says no
🎭 Turning risk into cultural impact (Austin Powers anyone?)
⚡ Rising from junior exec to running billion-dollar franchises
📑 Why backing the best people beats doing it all yourself
🏗️ Building a career on resilience, adaptability, and vision
If you’ve ever wondered how to bet on your voice, lead through change, and transform doubt into breakthroughs, this conversation is for you. Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙
#entertainment #hollywoodmovies #business #hollywood #aspirewithemmagrede #shorts #podcastclips #interview #workingmom #austinpowers #oppenheimer
In this conversation, #nbcuniversal Chairwoman Donna Langley reflects on rushing back from maternity leave not because her career demanded it, but because she didn’t yet feel strong enough to say “not yet.”
The lesson? Vulnerability is real, but so is the power of protecting your time. Aspire with @EmmaGrede is out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #entertainment #entrepreneur #business #businessadvice #womeninbusiness #femaleentrepreneur #hollywood #oppenheimer #mammamia
🌱 Why kindness and integrity are harder (and more powerful) than cutting corners
🧭 How standing in your truth builds lasting credibility
💡 The courage it takes to make the right decision when it isn’t the easy one
Leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room, it’s about leading with character. Aspire with @EmmaGrede is out now on YouTube and wherever you listen! 🎙️✨
#aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #podcastclips #business #entertainment #hollywood #nbcuniversal #oppenheimer
⚡ Why listening can be a leader’s greatest skill
🎥 How she championed hits like Mamma Mia and Girls Trip by seeing white space in the market
💡 The power of knowing when not to speak
🚪 Finding your voice in rooms where you’re outnumbered
Proof that leadership isn’t about being the loudest, it’s about being the clearest. 🎙️ Aspire with @EmmaGrede is out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen. ✨🎙️
#hollywood #nbcuniversal #media #podcast #shorts #business #businessadvice #skills #personalgrowth
This week on @AspireWithEmmaGrede, I sat down with Donna for her first-ever podcast interview (!!). We got into what it means to bet on yourself when you’re the only one in the room, the mindset shifts that helped her navigate doubt and risk, and the power of decency as a true superpower in leadership.
If you’ve ever felt underestimated, questioned if you could take bold risks without losing yourself, or wondered how to turn unconventional ideas into wins, this one’s for you. Out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙💫
Donna, thank you for sharing your wisdom and proving that you can start anywhere and still build the career, and the life, you want. 💛
#nbcuniversal #podcast #aspirewithemmagrede #business #businessadvice #leadership #executive
We dive into the mindset shifts that helped Donna Langley rise from a small town childhood on the isolated Isle of Wight in England with no Hollywood connections to becoming one of the most powerful women in Hollywood. She opens up about the moments of doubt, the gut instincts that overrode the data, and the unpopular decisions that ultimately paid off. She worked on billion-dollar blockbusters like Oppenheimer, Fast & Furious, and Mamma Mia and built her career on resilience, decency as a superpower, and finding your voice in rooms where you’re outnumbered.
In her first-ever podcast interview, Donna shares the leadership lessons that helped her champion underdog stories, turn unlikely ideas into global hits, and lead with integrity in an industry famous for chaos. Donna Langley is proof that you can start from anywhere, trust your instincts, and build the career—and the life—you want.
#hollywood #nbcuniversal #business #podcast #interview #aspirewithemmagrede #wicked #fastandfurious #oppenheimer #womeninbusiness #leadership #media #businessadvice
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy, and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and, of course, how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT
ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:18 From the Isle of Wight to Queen of Hollywood
00:07:03 Moving to Los Angeles
00:12:21 New Line Cinema: Donna's big break
00:15:54 Backing Austin Powers
00:19:55 Does Donna have the "Midas Touch"
00:22:19 How being a woman has contributed to Donna's success
00:27:49 Ad Break
00:30:16 Making unpopular decisions
00:33:45 How to build consensus
00:37:59 How Donna built her leadership skills
00:41:15 Trusting your gut and dealing with failure
00:46:19 What makes an effective leader?
00:48:56 Ad Break
00:51:07 A British Dame living the "American Dream"
00:53:50 Did #MeToo actually change Hollywood?
00:57:17 Is it intimidating being the minority in a board room?
01:00:16 Donna's maternity leave regret and advice
01:06:56 Ad Break
01:09:12 Advice for aspiring executives
01:11:58 Rap music fan & what's next
01:17:05 Rapid Fire Questions
💡 Making every move build on the last one
🏗️ Turning ownership into the ultimate power move
⚡ Betting on yourself instead of waiting to be chosen
📑 Why contracts + strategy matter as much as talent
🎭 Evolving across music, TV, and Broadway without losing your roots
If you’re ready to play bigger, own your impact, and build what lasts, this episode is your blueprint. Full episode out now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.🎙 Let me know what stood out to you! ⬇️
#podcast #talent #entertainment #entrepreneur #kandiburruss #realhousewivesofatlanta #rhoa #womeninbusiness #workingmom #billionaire #noscrubs
📑 She never signs without double-checking the details
💡 Being hands-on is the ultimate power move
💪🏾 Financial independence means knowing exactly where your money’s going
It’s not just business, it’s ownership. Watch on @YouTube, listen on @ApplePodcasts and across platforms! 🎙️
#business #podcast #podcastclips #shorts #aspirewithemmagrede #kandiburruss #entrepreneur #grammys #grammywinner #rhoa #realhousewivesofatlanta #workingmom #financialfreedom #financialliteracy #finance
In this week’s episode, @Kandi opens up about:
💬 The anxiety of not knowing what’s coming next
📉 What it feels like when the radio stops playing your records
🧠 Staying humble (even when everyone else is popping)
📈 Why losing it once made her value every win even more
It’s not always about how big the moment is, it’s about never taking the moment for granted. Full episode now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen! 🎙️
#podcast #podcastclips #aspirewithemmagrede #kandiburruss #resilience #entrepreneur #startup #musicbusiness #billionaire #rhoa #realhousewivesofatlanta #successmindset
In this week’s episode, @KandiOnline and @EmmaGrede talk about:
💬 The real feeling of seeing “real money” for the first time
📉 Living below your means (even with hits on the radio)
🧠 Reading financial books as a teenager
📈 Why discipline in your 20s sets you up for long-term wealth
It’s not always about how fast you spend it, sometimes the smartest move is learning how to keep it. Full episode now on @YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen! 🎙️
#shorts #kandiburruss #aspirewithemmagrede #entrepreneurship #businessadvice #wealth #wealthbuilding #rhoa #realhousewivesofatlanta #grammywinner
This week on #AspireWithEmmaGrede, I sat down with my friend and powerhouse, @KandiOnline, who’s never waited for permission, she’s bet on herself and built every chapter from the ground up. We got into the heartbreak of deals that fell through, the vulnerability it takes to write songs that become anthems, navigating the spotlight of reality TV, and why the biggest gamble always has to be on you.
If you’ve ever felt underestimated, had ideas people called “too big,” or wondered how to turn the next season of your life into a win, this one’s for you. Out now on @YouTube, @ApplePodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙✨ Kandi, thank you for keeping it real and sharing this blueprint 💛
#kandiburruss #business #entrepreneur #noscrubs #musician #aspirewithemmagrede
You'll hear how @KandiOnline navigated the heartbreak of deals that fell through, leaned into vulnerability to write songs that became cultural anthems, and faced the drama of "Real Housewives" cameras while protecting her sense of self. Kandi gets real about being a Grammy-winning hit maker, crafting culture-defining hits like “No Scrubs,” launching businesses out of tough seasons, and the humility hack that keeps her grounded no matter how high she climbs. In this conversation, she shares the blueprint she’s built for making bold moves, trusting your gut, and using every platform—housewives drama, hit records, even home kitchens—to power a life that truly aspires.
#rhoa #kandiburruss #grammys #noscrubs #tlc #business #businessadvice #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #aspirewithemmagrede #workingmom #realhousewivesofatlanta
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ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people.
Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks, Mellody Hobson, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality.
LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE
link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT
ABOUT EMMA GREDE
Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:21 Record-breaking Othello on Broadway
00:07:10 Becoming famous in high school
00:11:02 Writing "No Scrubs"
00:21:01 Ad Break
00:23:39 The importance of attention to detail
00:28:50 Getting comfortable with having money
00:31:52 Joining the Real Housewives of Atlanta
00:37:51 Was Real Housewives a positive experience?
00:40:27 Ad Break
00:42:49 Focusing on new accomplishments after Housewives
00:47:40 Self-funding and gambling on yourself
00:58:40 Ad Break
00:59:40 How Kandi sets goals for herself
01:12:20 Rapid Fire Questions


