Aspire with Emma Grede
Emma Grede | Audacy
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 and international bestselling author and “On Purpose” podcast host Jay Shetty. 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. 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.
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May 12, 2026 • 1h 5min
How to Build Something Meaningful From Your Worst Chapter (Sarah Jakes Roberts)
Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor, author, and speaker who rose to prominence after teen motherhood, shares raw personal turning points. She describes confronting shame, turning a blog into a movement, and channeling anger into purpose. She also discusses leading a faith-rooted business, parenting a blended family, and balancing vision with delegation.
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May 5, 2026 • 1h 18min
What You Don't Know About Brand Beckham
Victoria Beckham, fashion designer and entrepreneur who built a namesake fashion and beauty business after the Spice Girls, talks candidly about rebuilding her company, creative obsession, and balancing family with ambition. She discusses losing and regaining control, the decision to enter beauty, nurturing Harper’s brand ideas, and what legacy-building really looks like.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 1h 5min
Oprah Winfrey Interviews Emma Grede on Her Debut Book "Start with Yourself”
Oprah Winfrey, media executive, talk show legend, and philanthropist, sits down for a candid conversation. They explore Emma Grede’s journey, radical self-accountability, and the tension between ambition and motherhood. They talk manifestation paired with hard work, separating emotion from fact, and building from purpose rather than ego.
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Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 8min
On Negativity, Ambition, and Building a Serious Business (Tory Burch)
Tory Burch, American fashion designer and founder of the Tory Burch brand and foundation. She talks about starting her business from a single NYC shop and early direct-to-consumer risks. She recounts navigating a public divorce and lawsuit, protecting ownership, and how stepping back from CEO rekindled her creativity. Ambition, scaling without losing identity, and building purpose into business are central themes.
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Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 11min
How to Quiet the Voice That’s Holding You Back
Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big and expert in women’s leadership, helps women silence self-doubt and claim inner authority. She explores the inner critic vs realistic thinking, two kinds of fear, the guilt trap, and why chasing confidence fails. Tara also guides a live inner mentor exercise and offers practical steps to act despite doubt.
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Apr 14, 2026 • 43min
It’s Time to Start With Yourself
Announcement of a debut book and a live reading that sparked its message. A framework for prioritizing yourself, steering emotions, and reshaping ambition. Candid takes on cultural limits women face, lessons from an East London upbringing, and practical thinking tools for work and life.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 2min
Bobbi Brown on Selling Your Name, Getting Fired, and Starting Over
Bobbi Brown, makeup artist and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics turned Jones Road entrepreneur. She talks about selling a namesake brand and a long non-compete, the relief of being pushed out and how it let her reinvent, launching Jones Road at 63 with a product-first, social-led playbook, and balancing family, leadership and resilience while staying true to simple, skin-first makeup.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 9min
Kimora Lee They Called Me a B*tch. I Built an Empire Anyway
Kimora Lee, model-turned-entrepreneur who built Baby Phat, shares hard-won lessons about power and ownership. She recalls being sidelined in deals, reclaiming her brand, and what she wishes she’d known about contracts. Expect stories on leadership, cultural impact, family-driven motivation, and why getting Baby Phat back matters more now.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 16min
Her Next Money Move: Cardi B is Tired of Making Everyone Else Rich
Cardi B, Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur, talks launching haircare brand Grow Good and stepping into ownership. She recalls funding her early career, learning from bad deals, and demanding real equity. Conversations cover balancing motherhood with ambition, choosing partners carefully, and turning lessons into long-term business control.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 21min
From a Basement to a Billion Dollar Brand: The Greatest Founder Story You Never Heard
Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO who turned a basement startup into Mielle Organics and led its P&G acquisition. She recounts risking everything to scale, navigating criticism after a major sale, and protecting her brand’s vision while expanding. The conversation touches on bootstrapping, finding mentors and manufacturers, securing strategic capital, and leading through growth and backlash.
