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Aspire with Emma GredeOn Negativity, Ambition, and Building a Serious Business (Tory Burch)Tory Burch started her company in 2004 with a single store on Elizabeth Street in New York City, a friends and family round of funding, and a belief that purpose and business belong in the same sentence.
Twenty two years later, she has 400 stores in 70 countries. And she still hasn't had lunch.
In this conversation, Tory sits down with Emma to talk about what it really took to build one of the most recognizable names in American fashion — navigating criticism, surviving a lawsuit that threatened everything she'd built, and rediscovering the creative spirit that reinvigorated the br...
2026-04-281h 07Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Quiet the Voice That’s Holding You BackEmma sits down with Tara Mohr, author of the bestselling ‘Playing Big’, for a conversation that started as an interview and turned into something much more personal. Tara has spent over a decade helping women understand why they hold themselves back — not from the outside, but from within.
Together Emma and Tara get into why your self-doubt gets loudest right when something actually matters, the difference between your inner critic and realistic thinking, why chasing confidence is the wrong goal, and the two types of fear — one keeping you stuck, one telling you you're exactly where you need to b...
2026-04-211h 11Aspire with Emma GredeIt’s Time to Start With YourselfEmma’s debut book, Start With Yourself, is out today. This is the episode she’s been building toward since the very beginning of Aspire.
She’s doing something she’s never done on this podcast before. She’s taking on your questions about what’s at the heart of the book, including:
The core ideas behind her framework for work and life
Why this isn’t just a book for someone wanting to start a business
What she’d say to the woman who’s been putting herself last for too long
T...
2026-04-1443 minAspire with Emma GredeBobbi Brown on Selling Your Name, Getting Fired, and Starting OverWhat does it mean to build something so successful that it outgrows you, and then start again from nothing with your name legally off the table? Bobbi Brown built one of the most iconic beauty companies in the world. She was 37 when she sold it, stayed for 22 years, then eventually pushed out of the business that carried her name. She waited out a 25-year non-compete, and on the day the clock ran out, she launched Jones Road—at 63, with six products, no outside investors, and a completely different playbook.
Bobbi shares:
What it really costs to...
2026-04-091h 02Aspire with Emma GredeKimora Lee They Called Me a B*tch. I Built an Empire AnywayEmma sits down with Kimora Lee – fashion icon, entrepreneur, and founder — to talk about building one of the most influential brands in fashion and the lessons she learned about power, ownership, and knowing her worth.
Kimora helped build Baby Phat into a cultural phenomenon, but behind the success were hard truths about being in rooms, contributing at the highest level, and still not getting what she was owed. Over time, she learned how to navigate deals, advocate for herself, and stop accepting less than she deserved.
Now she has Baby Phat back and this time, it's h...
2026-04-071h 09Aspire with Emma GredeHer Next Money Move: Cardi B is Tired of Making Everyone Else RichEmma sits down with Cardi B, global superstar, entrepreneur, and now founder, to talk about what actually changed once she understood where her power sits.
Cardi didn’t come into this industry with a co-sign. She came in figuring it out in real time, investing her own money, navigating bad deals, and slowly realizing she’d been making everyone else rich before herself.
Now, as a two-time Grammy winner and a mother of four, she’s launching Grow-Good, her own haircare brand, and stepping into a new level of ownership.
Cardi shares:
Why...
2026-03-311h 15Aspire with Emma GredeFrom a Basement to a Billion Dollar Brand: The Greatest Founder Story You Never HeardMonique Rodriguez built Mielle Organics from her basement into a billion-dollar brand and did it without a blueprint.
In this episode of Aspire, Monique shares the real story behind building one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the world–from bootstrapping with her husband’s paycheck to risking their home, navigating criticism, and ultimately selling to Procter & Gamble while remaining CEO.
But this isn't just a business story. It started with loss, a leap of faith, and a decision to bet on herself before she felt ready.
This is a conversation about what it re...
2026-03-261h 20Aspire with Emma GredeThe AI Lessons That Will Change How You OperateAllie K. Miller has been working in AI for nearly 20 years, and she says most of us aren't even close to using these tools to their full potential. Today, she's going to teach us exactly how to change the way we work, think, and operate with AI.
Allie built teams at IBM and Amazon, advises companies like Google, OpenAI, and Salesforce, and TIME named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in AI. Nearly two million people follow her because she's one of the clearest voices translating AI for people who aren't engineers, which is why she's...
2026-03-241h 14Aspire with Emma GredeMoney Rules Everyone Should KnowIn this episode, Emma sits down with financial educator and entrepreneur and everyone’s RichBFF, Vivian Tu to unpack why women are still the least likely to talk openly about money and what it ultimately costs them.
Vivian grew up translating bills for her immigrant parents and then went on to earn six figures on Wall Street before walking away from a $625K salary to build something on her own terms. She knows exactly what financial confidence looks like from the inside and what keeps most women from getting there.
Vivian shares:
How to neg...
2026-03-191h 16Aspire with Emma GredeWhat Growing Up in Chaos Actually Teaches You (Rich Kleiman)Emma has known Rich Kleiman for 20 years. In all that time, they've never talked about where he actually came from, until now. What came next was one of the most honest conversations we've had on the podcast.
The hardest story to change is the one you tell yourself. For Rich, it wasn't a lesson, it was survival.
He grew up navigating a volatile home on the Upper West Side. With a mother battling addiction and no one to watch him, Rich was left to figure life out on his own. Today he manages Kevin Durant's bus...
2026-03-171h 30Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Change Careers Without Starting From ScratchSometimes you can reach a point in your career when everything looks right on paper, but feels completely wrong. And wanting something different doesn’t make you ungrateful, it signals growth.
But the next step is where a lot of people make emotional decisions. They quit without having a plan, waiting to feel ready before they make a move, or talking themselves out of it entirely.
In this episode, Emma talks about what a real career pivot actually looks like. Not the fantasy version where you walk away from everything and magically figure it out, but...
2026-03-1224 minAspire with Emma GredeWhy Financial Education is the Best Investment You Can Make (Tori Dunlap)The truth is, most of us weren’t taught how to manage our money, we were taught not to talk about it.
From salary transparency and investing to honest discussions about debt and risk, women are left out of the conversation. Today’s guest, Tori Dunlap, is trying to change that. She’s built HerFirst $100K into a multi-million dollar education platform by helping women reshape their relationship with money and start building wealth.
In this conversation Emma and Tori get into the real reasons why so many women avoid looking at their bank accounts, how mone...
2026-03-101h 34Aspire with Emma GredeNegotiation Starts Before You Enter the RoomMori Taheripour is one of the leading negotiation experts in the country, but her most important lesson may be this: negotiation has nothing to do with conflict and everything to do with knowing your worth.
The Wharton professor has spent the last 22 years teaching people how to ask for what they want, not by using scripts or tactics, but by rebuilding the self-belief that life slowly chips away at.
In this episode, Emma and Mori get into the fear, guilt, people-pleasing and inner work that sits at the heart of every negotiation you’ll ever have...
2026-03-051h 05Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Scale While Keeping Your Brand Intact (Kelly Wearstler)Kelly Wearstler is one of the most influential designers in the world, but her real genius may be how she turned taste into a scalable multi-million dollar business.
Over the years, she’s built a company that stretches far beyond interiors, expanding into product, licensing, creative direction, and media all while staying closely involved in the work itself. In this conversation, we get into the structure, decision-making, and resilience behind that growth.
In this episode, Emma explores:
How Kelly built a 60-person studio
Why she believes in “sequence” over speed
The co...
2026-03-031h 08Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Nail Your Next InterviewInterviewing isn’t a personality test. It’s a skill, and it’s one you can learn.
In this Career Girl’s Guide episode, Emma breaks down what actually makes someone stand out in the room. Drawing from years of interviewing — on both sides of the table — she shares the mindset shifts and practical tools that separate average candidates from unforgettable ones.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to research like a strategist
How to uncover a role’s hidden pain
The three-part storytelling formula that works
• How to speak a...
2026-02-2623 minAspire with Emma GredeGlucose Goddess Turned Sugar Hacks Into an 8-Figure Business (Jessie Inchauspé)Today on Aspire, Emma sits down with Jessie Inchauspé, known to millions as The Glucose Goddess.
What started as a personal health experiment turned into three bestselling books, a global community, and an eight-figure business — built from the ground up, without outside investors.
But this conversation isn’t about going viral. It’s about control.
Emma and Jessie talk about the very intentional decision to bootstrap, what it actually takes to protect your freedom as a founder, and why Jessie would rather move slower than compromise on quality. They get into building around real in...
2026-02-241h 16Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Turn Rejection into Your Biggest Advantage (Laney Crowell)Today on Aspire, Emma sits down with Laney Crowell, founder and CEO of Saie – a brand that consistently has seven products ranked in the top ten at Sephora.
Emma and Laney talk about what it really took to build Saie from scratch: the mindset shifts, the operational discipline, the hiring decisions, and the resilience required to scale without a traditional founder background.
In this episode, Laney shares:
Why rejection isn’t personal and how to use it as fuel
What raising capital as a woman actually requires
The importance of re...
2026-02-171h 16Aspire with Emma GredeWhy Execution Matters More Than The Right Idea with Issa RaeIssa Rae is entering a new chapter — not from the bottom, but from experience.
After disrupting modern television with shows like HBO’s Insecure, building business across multiple industries, and creating some of the most culturally resonant work of the last decade, Issa sits down with Emma for a reflective conversation about power, execution, and what it really means to build something that lasts.
Issa isn’t into chasing momentum. She’s moving discernment— navigating the industry on her own terms and only committing to work she genuinely believes in.
In this episode, Issa opens...
2026-02-101h 17Aspire with Emma GredeFrom a Single Instagram Handle to a Media Empire (Angelica Nwandu)Angelica Nwandu shouldn’t be here...not according to the statistics. After surviving the unimaginable loss of her mother at age six and growing up in foster care, she rebuilt her world from scratch. Today, she stands as the powerhouse founder behind The Shade Room, one of the most influential media platforms in culture.
In this rare intimate conversation, Angelica opens up to Emma about:
-Surviving childhood trauma and how adaptability became her superpower
-Growing up across wildly different homes—from Inglewood to Bel Air—and how that shaped her ambition
...
2026-02-031h 30Aspire with Emma GredeWhat Most Leaders Get Wrong (Simon Sinek)In this powerful conversation, Emma sits down with Simon Sinek to redefine what leadership actually looks like in today’s world.
Known for shaping how millions think about purpose and influence, Simon goes deeper than theory, challenging the outdated idea that leadership is about authority, titles, or control. Instead, he breaks down why real leadership is rooted in responsibility: the responsibility to help people feel safe, supported, and able to do their best work.
Together, Emma and Simon explore why so many people feel disconnected from their jobs, why traditional leadership models are failing, and wh...
2026-01-271h 30Aspire with Emma GredeBuiding Our Tolerance for Frustration (Dr. Becky)Why do ambitious moms feel like they’re failing even when everything looks successful from the outside?
In this enlightening episode of Aspire, Emma sits down with parenting expert and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Becky Kennedy for a conversation about motherhood, ambition, guilt, and what kids actually need from us.
Dr. Becky breaks down why working moms feel stretched so thin, how culture has conditioned women to absorb everyone else’s emotions, and why so many parents secretly believe they’re “not enough.” She explains why emotion regulation is the most important skill we can mod...
2026-01-201h 06Aspire with Emma Grede25 Million People Can't be Wrong: This Advice Will Change Your Life (James Clear)What if the smallest decisions you make today determine who you become in 2026?
In this powerful New Year conversation, James Clear — author of Atomic Habits, the global phenomenon with over 25 million copies sold — sits down with Emma to break down the real psychology of habits, identity, and long-term success. Whether you're trying to reset your routines, build discipline, or reinvent your life this year, this episode gives you the blueprint.
James reveals:-Why “every action is a vote for the person you wish to become”-The invisible mistakes that sabotage your habits-How to escape bad habit lo...
2026-01-131h 16Aspire with Emma GredeMel Robbins: The One Thing That Actually MattersIn this deeply honest conversation, Mel Robbins sits down with Emma for one of the most raw, generous, and energizing interviews she’s ever given. Fresh off the global success of The Let Them Theory and hosting one of the world’s biggest podcasts, Mel opens up about what’s really behind her “overnight” rise: 16 years of unseen work, fierce mission-driven clarity, and a relentless commitment to helping people live better lives.
Together, Emma and Mel unpack everything from success, purpose, jealousy as a directional tool, and the truth about staying grounded when the world explodes around you. Mel sh...
2026-01-061h 29Aspire with Emma GredeHow Dr. Barbara Sturm Built a Billion Dollar Beauty Brand with Zero TrainingHow does a doctor with zero beauty training build one of the most influential skincare brands in the world? In this episode of Aspire, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Barbara Sturm — the founder behind a global, anti-inflammatory skincare empire — to reveal the true story you’ve never heard.
Dr. Sturm opens up about the bullets she dodged, the bets she made, and the risks that almost broke her. From being dismissed by the beauty industry to scaling a brand from €350 to a brand valued at over a billion dollars. Dr. Sturm shares the mindset, the scien...
2025-12-301h 11Aspire with Emma GredeHow to Build a Powerful NetworkHow does building a strong network help propel you in your career and business life? This mini-episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, answers that very question.
After listening, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what a network actually is, why it matters, and most importantly how you can create it for yourself, from where you are with what you have. We’ll also touch on the importance of being an active, valuable part of people’s networks.
Because the truth is, it’s not just about how your network shows up for you, it’s...
2025-12-2633 minAspire with Emma GredeThe Five Types of Wealth Everyone Needs with Sahil BloomEmma sits down with bestselling author and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom to unpack the five types of wealth that actually determine whether your life feels meaningful or painfully empty.
Sahil opens up about the real turning point in his life: chasing external success, hitting every traditional milestone, and still feeling like something was deeply wrong. As he tells Emma, he was “winning the game”, yet completely losing himself. From that gut-punch wake-up call came a complete life reset and the insights that became his New York Times bestseller The Five Types of Wealth. Sahil breaks down each typ...
2025-12-231h 14Aspire with Emma GredeThe Five Lessons That Shook Me This YearIn this solo episode, Emma Grede looks back on the conversations that shaped her most in the first year of Aspire. From billion-dollar founders to cultural icons to the people closest to her, Emma revisits the moments that shifted her thinking, changed her routine, and genuinely shook her this year.
These five lessons span money, mindset, ambition, career, and emotional resilience. Together, they reveal a truth Emma returns to constantly: success is a lifelong practice of learning, unlearning, and returning to what matters.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, rushed, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next...
2025-12-1635 minAspire with Emma GredeWhy Doing It All Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough with Dr. Judith JosephYou’re doing it all, the work, the family, the goals, but somehow, it still doesn’t feel like enough.
Psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph joins Emma to unpack high-functioning depression — the hidden burnout behind success. They break down why overachievers feel empty even when they’re thriving, how “pathological productivity” keeps us stuck, and the simple science of finding real joy again.
Watch to learn:
-What high-functioning depression really looks like
-Why ambition can become avoidance
-How to feel joy without giving up your drive
2025-12-091h 22Aspire with Emma GredeWhat to Spend On (and What Not To) When You’re Building a BrandHave you recently become a new founder and find yourself asking the question: Where should I spend my money when I’m just starting out? What matters most in the beginning, and what can wait? This mini-episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, brought to you by Shopify, will help you answer those questions. On today’s pod, Emma will help you decide which areas of your new business need attention and which areas can wait. When you’re building a brand from scratch, every decision counts. The way you invest in the earliest days has a massive impact on what y...
2025-12-0413 minAspire with Emma GredeHow to Win in the Golden Age of EntrepreneurshipWhat separates the entrepreneurs who start… from the ones who win?
Harley Finkelstein (President of Shopify and the man who has worked with millions of founders) sits down with Emma Grede to reveal the hard-earned truths behind building a business that lasts. From the real reason most people never act on their ideas, to why the “golden age of entrepreneurship” is happening right now, Harley breaks down the mindset, tools, and strategy that turn dreamers into doers.
In this conversation, Harley shares:
-Why execution matters more than ideas
-How to start a busi...
2025-12-021h 27Aspire with Emma GredeThe Obsession That Made Her Unstoppable with Charlotte TilburyWhat does it take to turn obsession into a billion-dollar beauty empire?
In this episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, global makeup icon Charlotte Tilbury sits down with Emma to share how she went from a young girl with a dream to building one of the most powerful and influential beauty brands in the world.
Charlotte opens up about the mindset behind her success — how belief, obsession, and relentless innovation helped her disrupt an overcrowded industry and create products the world didn’t even know it needed. She reveals the lessons she’s learned about leader...
2025-11-251h 23Aspire with Emma GredeIs Your Idea Worth Pursuing? Here’s How to TellDo you have a spark of an idea that feels like it has potential? This mini-episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, brought to you by Shopify, will help you realize if your spark has the potential to turn into a flame. On today’s pod, Emma offers solid steps to begin realizing your idea’s possibility. From identifying what problem your idea is solving to differentiating yourself from a crowded market, Emma guides you through the right questions to ask. Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean changing your circumstances in a day...It’s a calculated journey that requires a step-b...
2025-11-2013 minAspire with Emma Grede“Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese WitherspoonReese Witherspoon may be known as America’s sweetheart — but behind the scenes, she’s built a billion-dollar empire that changed Hollywood for women everywhere.
In this episode of Aspire, Emma Grede sits down with Reese to talk about the moment she stopped waiting for permission, the lessons she learned about money and ownership, and what it really takes to pivot in your career when everything looks successful from the outside — but you know you’re meant for more.
From her first acting gig at 14 to founding Hello Sunshine and selling it for nearly a billion do...
2025-11-1856 min
The WECAN PodcastReviving Human Creativity in the Age of AI with Lauren LograssoReviving Human Creativity: In this inspiring WECAN Media conversation, Lauren Lograsso, a multi-passionate creative, award-winning podcaster, musician, and VP of Programming at Audacy, delves into her mission to empower others to express themselves authentically and creatively. Lauren is a Webby Award-winning creative and advocate for authentic expression. As a speaker, producer, and musician, she helps others heal “creative wounds” and reconnect with their innate artistic spark. ✨ We discuss creativity and get topical on: - The importance of recognising every human being as a miracle. - How to embrace your creativity in the age of AI and why it can’t be rep...
2025-11-1535 minThe WECAN PodcastReviving Human Creativity in the Age of AI with Lauren LograssoReviving Human Creativity: In this inspiring WECAN Media conversation, Lauren Lograsso, a multi-passionate creative, award-winning podcaster, musician, and VP of Programming at Audacy, delves into her mission to empower others to express themselves authentically and creatively. Lauren is a Webby Award-winning creative and advocate for authentic expression. As a speaker, producer, and musician, she helps others heal “creative wounds” and reconnect with their innate artistic spark. ✨ We discuss creativity and get topical on: - The importance of recognising every human being as a miracle. - How to embrace your creativity in the age of AI and why it can’t be rep...
2025-11-1535 minAspire with Emma GredeFind Your Why. Start Your Business.Have you ever wanted to start a business but told yourself, not now, it’s not the right time? This mini-episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, brought to you by Shopify, might help you realize, there’s no perfect time to start a business. On today’s pod, Emma shares why she decided to become an entrepreneur and offers key insights from her journey over the years. From tips on how to discover your “why” to the importance of a platform that can support you, Emma reminds us that every business starts with a founder taking that first step.
In th...
2025-11-1314 minAspire with Emma GredeThe Change Agent: From Street Corner to the Corner Office (Steve Stout)If you’ve ever felt like where you come from holds you back — or that success only happens for people with access — this conversation will change how you see yourself.
Music mogul, entrepreneur and branding genius Steve Stoute joins Emma to reveal how he turned being underestimated into his advantage, using his roots, instincts, and connection to culture to build an empire that reshaped music, marketing, and business.
You’ll learn how to:
-Turn rejection into momentum
-Use your background as your competitive edge
-Build ideas that move culture — not just c...
2025-11-111h 14Aspire with Emma GredeYou Can Start That Business. Here’s How.Thinking about starting a business but don’t know where to begin? In this solo episode, Emma breaks down the 10-step blueprint every first-time founder needs to turn an idea into a real company. From testing your idea to understanding the completion and market landscape to building a brand, pricing for profit, and leading a team — Emma shares the lessons she’s learned building multiple brands into a global powerhouses. This is the real, unfiltered roadmap to launching your business — no investors, no fluff, just the mindset, structure, and execution you actually need to succeed.
In this ep...
2025-11-0440 minAspire with Emma GredeCreating Success Word by Word with Tracee Ellis RossTracee Ellis Ross has built an extraordinary life as an award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Pattern Beauty. But behind all of that success is a woman who believes deeply in the power of words.
In this episode of Aspire, Emma Grede sits down with one of her favorite women — and businesswomen — on the planet to talk about how Tracee’s intentional approach to language, therapy, and clarity has shaped everything from her relationships to her leadership.
Tracee opens up about how she manifests with purpose, the patience it takes for ideas to bake...
2025-10-281h 18Aspire with Emma GredeStart with Yourself: Change Your Mindset, Change Your LifeIf you’ve ever felt stuck, like no matter how hard you work, something’s holding you back, it’s probably not your talent or your hustle. It’s your mindset.
In this solo episode, Emma Grede reveals how mastering your mind is the ultimate unlock for success, confidence, and peace of mind. She shares the exact mindset tools she’s used to build businesses, overcome fear, and turn self-doubt into fuel for growth.
Plus, Emma announces her brand-new book, Start with Yourself, coming in 2026—a guide to building the mindset that changes everything.
In this ep...
2025-10-2140 minAspire with Emma GredeThe Power of Personal Branding with Paris HiltonIf you’ve ever wondered how to turn your personal brand into a thriving business, Paris Hilton has the answers.
In this episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, Paris reveals the strategies that helped her turn her image into an empire — long before “influencer” was even a word.
You’ll hear how she:
-Built one of the most recognizable personal brands in the world
-Turned consistency and authenticity into her biggest business assets
-Evolved from celebrity to CEO of 11:11 Media
-Used her platform for purpose — and built a legacy bey...
2025-10-1458 minAspire with Emma GredeLove, Family and Business: How To Work With a Partner with Jens GredeAspire with Emma Grede is a finalist for Best New Podcast with Signal’s Listener Choice Awards! Vote here.
In this episode of Aspire, Emma Grede sits down with her husband, Jens Grede— media and retail investor, CEO of Skims, Chairman of Frame and founder of the Saturday Group. Jens’ business acumen has been instrumental to Skims’ exponential growth, which has a current valuation of $4 billion. They sit down for a candid conversation about what it takes to be both life partners and business partners.
Emma and Jens open up about the lessons they’ve learned build...
2025-10-071h 35Aspire with Emma GredeUnlock Your Brain’s Full PotentialAspire with Emma Grede is a finalist for Best New Podcast with Signal’s Listener Choice Awards! Vote here.
What if your brain holds the key to unlocking success, resilience, and joy?
In this episode, Emma sits down with neuroscientist, executive coach, and MIT lecturer Dr. Tara Swart to explore how to harness the full power of your brain. Dr. Swart shares practical tools and cutting-edge science on stress, intuition, and neuroplasticity—proving that you can rewire your mind at any stage of life.
Together, they dive into:
Daily habits that build...
2025-09-301h 19Aspire with Emma GredePlan Your Life Like a BusinessOn her birthday, Emma Grede reveals the simple system she uses to turn goals into reality. She shares the five questions that shape her yearly plan, the science behind habits that stick, and why tiny, consistent actions create massive change. Whether you want to grow your career, improve your health, or live with more intention, this is your blueprint for making it happen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com...
2025-09-2331 minAspire with Emma GredeFrom Video Store to Netflix Co-CEO, Ted SarandosFrom a video rental store to a corner office at Netflix. Emma sits down with Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos as he reveals how he built one of the most influential companies in the world — and the leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.
You’ll hear Ted’s insights on:
Taking bold risks and trusting your gut
Making the toughest decisions as a leader
Why values and vision matter more than algorithms
How to keep innovating even when you’re on top
Ted’s s...
2025-09-161h 24Aspire with Emma GredeWhat We Can Learn from Failure with Ami Colé Founder, Diarrha N’DiayeWhat does it really take to build a brand from scratch — and what happens when you have to close the doors?
In this candid conversation, Emma sits down with Diarrha N’Diaye, founder of the beloved beauty brand Ami Colé, to talk about the highs of launching a cult-favorite company and the heartbreak of shutting it down. Diarrha shares the behind-the-scenes realities of raising capital, entering major retailers, and navigating the pressure that comes with being one of the few Black women to raise over a million dollars in venture funding.
She also opens up about...
2025-09-091h 43Aspire with Emma GredeHow People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, And Burnout Are Actually Trauma Responses With Dr. ThemaWhat’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, author, and pastor — to unpack the hidden stories, unresolved trauma, and self-sabotaging patterns that keep us from thriving.
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...
2025-09-021h 43Aspire with Emma GredeLessons from Hollywood’s Most Powerful Woman—And How They Can Help You (with Donna Langley)If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt the weight of being the only one like you, questioned whether you could take bold risks without losing yourself, or wondered how to build a career on your own terms, this is your episode. 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 un...
2025-08-261h 16Aspire with Emma GredeWhy Your Biggest Gambles Must Always Be On Yourself (with Kandi Burruss)If you’ve ever felt the sting of being underestimated, been told your best ideas were too big, or wondered how to turn the next chapter of your life into a big win, this is your episode. We dive into the emotional highs and lows of being someone who refused to stay behind the scenes, the balance of motherhood and ambition and the gamble of betting on yourself when the stakes feel impossibly high.
You'll hear how Kandi navigated the heartbreak of deals that fell through, leaned into vulnerability to write songs that became cultural anthems, and fa...
2025-08-191h 17Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Jessica Alba: Why It’s Time to Break Up with PerfectionIf you've ever felt underestimated, struggled with mom-guilt, or wondered if it's possible to truly balance ambition and personal peace, this is your episode. We dive into the emotional costs of overachievement, building a business as a mother of three, the moments of doubt when everyone underestimated her, and the heartbreaks that shaped her perspective on success and leadership. This isn't just a story of entrepreneurship and resilience; it's also about vulnerability, intuition, and learning to let go of perfection. Jessica Alba gets real about the success, the global fame, and her journey building the mega-successful brand, The Honest...
2025-08-121h 30Aspire with Emma GredeThe Aspire Playbook: How Lucy Guo, a Rebel Girl in a Man’s World, Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female BillionaireEmma sits down with Lucy Guo to uncover the incredible journey of how the daughter of immigrants from Fremont, California, became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire.
Unapologetic and refreshingly candid, Lucy offers practical insights into monetizing your passions, securing the equity you deserve, and maintaining authenticity while chasing your dreams. From being a 14-year-old computer hacker to co-founding Scale AI, a multi-billion-dollar tech powerhouse, Lucy shares how she navigated setbacks—including being sidelined from her own company—and reinvented herself to revolutionize social media.
Tune in for an insp...
2025-08-051h 39Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)In this electrifying sit-down, marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John tells Emma Grede how trusting her gut—and refusing to shrink—propelled her from a junior assistant’s cubicle to the C-suite, and now to founding the hair-care disruptor, Eve by Boz. She unpacks why “excellence is a baseline” was the mantra drilled into her by her Ghanaian parents, shares the exact language she used to claim credit without apology, and explains why ditching a rigid five-year plan unlocked once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Boz dives deep on separating ego from intuition, funding a factory in Ghana to center Black women in a $7-billion i...
2025-07-291h 40Aspire with Emma GredeThe Aspire Playbook: How Allison Ellsworth Turned a Kitchen Experiment into a Billion-Dollar BrandEver wondered what it really takes to turn your small idea into a billion-dollar success? Today, Emma sits down with Allison Ellsworth, the founder behind Poppi, the revolutionary beverage brand that became the second fastest-growing drink company in history. Allison shares the real, raw journey—from brewing her first drink in her kitchen, to putting her life savings on the line, and ultimately landing a $2 billion deal with PepsiCo.
This episode is your masterclass in courage, branding, and innovation. Allison reveals her exact playbook for knowing when to go all in, how to avoid costly mistakes, why be...
2025-07-221h 27Aspire with Emma GredeThe Aspire Playbook: Mark Cuban’s Day-1 Blueprint for Startup Success and How AI is Changing Entrepreneurship ForeverWhy do most startups fail, and how can you avoid it? In this episode of the Aspire podcast, Mark Cuban breaks down exactly what new founders get wrong, how to take an idea from nothing to something, and the critical Day 1 steps every entrepreneur must get right. He also explains why mastering AI isn’t optional anymore and how it’s completely changing how businesses are built. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, Mark offers raw, tactical advice on sales, mindset, money, and how to build a business that works. To lea...
2025-07-151h 31Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can StealIn this raw and deeply honest conversation, Charlamagne tha God joins Emma Grede to reflect on his remarkable journey—from a troubled youth in South Carolina to becoming one of the most influential voices in media. Charlamagne opens up about his early run-ins with the law, the wake-up calls that changed his path, and the mindset that helped him build an empire across radio, books, podcasts, and TV.
He shares hard-earned lessons on purpose, peace, and perseverance, discusses the role of therapy and plant-based medicine in his healing, and speaks candidly about masculinity, marriage, and fat...
2025-07-081h 19Aspire with Emma GredeAspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)Emma Grede sits down with trial-lawyer-turned–viral communication coach Jefferson Fisher—author of the New York Times bestseller The Next Conversation—to unpack the single skill that drives every success: how you speak. Together they explore why social-media overload is eroding real dialogue, then trade real-world fixes that work from the boardroom to the dinner table. Jefferson explains how a smile and an open question transform first impressions, why cutting “sorry,” “just,” and other verbal fluff instantly boosts authority, and how flipping your “no” (lead with it, end with gratitude) sets healthy boundaries without guilt. Emma probes the toughest moments—family con...
2025-07-011h 01Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson: The Power of Knowing Your "Why"Emma sits down for an intimate, inspiring conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her big brother, Craig Robinson. In this special episode, Michelle and Craig open up about family, leadership, and the values that shaped them, from their early years sharing on Chicago’s South Side to the White House. Michelle reflects candidly on balancing motherhood, public life, and personal ambition, while Craig shares heartfelt stories that highlight the emotional intelligence and unwavering support they learned from their parents. Together, they discuss how everyone can create meaningful change—starting exactly where they are.
2025-06-241h 36Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Meghan: Why Ambition Is Her Jam (and How She Bottles It)Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, isn’t just launching a brand—she’s rewriting what it means to build one under relentless public scrutiny. In her first wide-ranging interview about her new company As Ever, Meghan joins Emma for a candid conversation about the pressure, the pivots, and the power of betting on yourself when the world is watching.They get into it all: why a humble jar of jam became her first product, how a Netflix partnership changed the scale overnight, and what it’s like to run a startup when your name is the headline. Meghan opens up about th...
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The Goodness Factor With Shelley WadeEmma Grede Aspires to Mentor Entrepreneurs Through Her PodcastEmma Grede is a businesswoman, founder, and serial entrepreneur. Known as one of America’s richest self-made women by Forbes, she is the powerhouse behind some this generations biggest consumer brands. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, Founding Partner of SKIMS and Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge and recently joined the Board of Directors of The Obama Foundation, Emma has reshaped fashion and business with purpose and vision. Now, she’s bringing her insight to the mic with "Aspire with Emma Grede" —a new podcast designed to inspire the next wave of entrepreneurs to turn ambition into action.
2025-06-1725 min
Office LadiesIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
Each episode unpacks 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 realit...
2025-06-1303 min
Reality Gays with Mattie and PoodleIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-06-1202 minAspire with Emma GredeAspire Insights: How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It with Nicole LapinIn this episode of Aspire, Emma dives deep into one of her favorite topics: money! She sits down with bestselling author and financial expert Nicole Lapin to break down why we so often avoid money talk—and how that silence holds us back. Nicole reveals how she conquered her own debt using the “avalanche” method (tackling high-interest balances first) and how to master simple money lingo—ROI, APY, EBITDA—so you never feel lost in a finance convo again. We also cover how just $200 a month in an S&P 500 index fund at age 35 can balloon into roughly $500K by retirem...
2025-06-101h 01Aspire with Emma GredeEmma’s Blueprint: 10 Principles That Can Change Your LifeIn this deeply personal solo episode of Aspire, Emma Grede gets real and shares the ten foundational principles that have shaped her journey as an entrepreneur, leader, and mother. Drawing from over two decades of experience, Emma opens up about the power of embracing vulnerability, leveraging your unique strengths, and facing your past head-on. She discusses the critical importance of authenticity, personal responsibility, and the transformative role risk plays in achieving success. Emma’s practical insights will help you clearly identify what truly matters, focus your energy on what you can control, and develop a learning mindset that bridges th...
2025-06-0343 minAspire with Emma GredeAspire with Jay Shetty: How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your SoulEmma sits down with Jay Shetty—a global media force, a spiritual leader, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and someone who's building a career with no blueprint — all while staying rooted in purpose and inner peace.
In this episode, Jay opens up about what it really takes to create a life no one else has modeled — and how he's maintained his well-being in the face of massive ambition. Emma and Jay go deep on everything from meditation and mindfulness to business and betrayal, asking questions we rarely hear answered honestly:
How do you protect...
2025-05-271h 14Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Karlie Kloss: How To Turn Principles Into Power PlaysModel, entrepreneur and media mogul Karlie Kloss sits down with Emma for a rare, wide-ranging conversation about the bold pivots, personal principles, and hard-won lessons that have shaped her journey from the runway to the boardroom. With baby number three on the way, Karlie opens up about the balancing act of motherhood and mogulhood, the trade-offs she makes, and the guilt she’s learned to manage.
Emma and Karlie dive deep into her transition from fashion icon to tech and media entrepreneur, her mission to empower women in STEM through Kode with Klossy, and her bold foray in...
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The Powers That Be: DailyIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-05-1702 min
Fashion PeopleIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-05-1402 min
The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam ScottIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-05-1301 minAspire with Emma GredeThe Founder Playbook: How Michael Rubin Built Fanatics by Betting on ObsessionEmma is joined by the relentless entrepreneur Michael Rubin, founder and CEO of Fanatics for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey from a self-described "god-awful athlete" to one of the most successful business minds in the sports industry. Michael pulls back the curtain on the mindset and drive that fuels his success, revealing how outworking the competition has been a cornerstone of his career.
From launching his first business at age 8 to building Fanatics into a global powerhouse, Michael shares how his obsession with business—and his ability to thrive during the toughest times—has s...
2025-05-131h 14
The VarsityIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-05-1302 min
Jill on Money with Jill SchlesingerIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 realit...
2025-05-1002 min
The Grill RoomIntroducing: Aspire with Emma GredeBuild 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.
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 r...
2025-05-0702 minAspire with Emma GredeAspire with Mellody Hobson: What I Learned From My Business HeroEmma sits down with the number one person she looks up to in business: to Mellody Hobson. As Co-CEO of Ariel Investments—a firm managing over $14 billion in assets—Mellody is a powerhouse whose influence stretches far beyond Wall Street.
She opens up about her early life growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the youngest of six kids raised by a single mother, and how those beginnings shaped her views on money, ambition, and success. Mellody shares her rare career journey—starting as an intern and rising to president in under ten years, all whi...
2025-05-061h 05Aspire with Emma GredeAspire with Gwyneth Paltrow: Why Being Early Is Better Than Being LikedEmma sits down with Gwyneth Paltrow for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, evolution, and the emotional toll of leadership. Gwyneth opens up about her radical pivot from Academy Award-winning actress to founder and CEO of Goop, the challenges of scaling a brand born from personal passion, and the intense public scrutiny that’s followed her journey. They dive into the emotional complexity behind ambition, navigating layoffs as a woman leader, and how Gwyneth balances personal growth with her brand’s identity.
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to reinvent yourself—and stay true to your vision...
2025-05-061h 18Aspire with Emma GredeIntroducing “Aspire with Emma Grede”Emma Grede has spent her career building culture-defining brands and breaking barriers in business. Now, she’s bringing that same passion to Aspire with Emma Grede—a new podcast designed to inspire, empower, and fuel your ambition. Every week, Emma shares honest conversations with trailblazing entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries, diving into the real stories behind their success. Get ready for practical insights, powerful motivation, and the push you need to keep going. Tune in every Tuesday for your weekly dose of motivation with Aspire with Emma Grede. To learn more about listener data and...
2025-05-0403 min
Fashion PeopleThe Him of SkimsLauren and Skims C.E.O. Jens Grede discuss the brand’s rapid rise and so much more: the new New York flagship, the sold-out North Face collaboration, Kim Kardashian, celebrity brands, working with your spouse (his business partner is his wife, Emma Grede), and the state of the luxury industry. (They also touch on all the I.P.O. speculation.) On the subject of spouses: Lauren’s husband, Dan Frommer, the founder of The New Consumer, stops by to discuss his “Consumer Trends: 2025” report, which features fresh intel on TikTok shops, and America’s enduring love of alcohol. ...
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