Aspire With Emma Grede has been named a Finalist in the 2025 Signal Awards!
This recognition feels so special, and it’s all thanks to you for tuning in and supporting week after week. We’re in the running for the Listener’s Choice Award, decided entirely by the public.
Voting is open through October 9th, and it only takes a minute to cast your vote here: vote.signalaward.com/. Thank you all so much for your support!! 💛✨ #SignalAwards #aspirewithemmagrede
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ICYMI, this episode is a masterclass in leadership and an opportunity to learn from the best of the best. It’s a must-watch for anyone running a team, building a company, or climbing the corporate ladder.
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 Aspire With Emma Grede, 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. Watch the full interview here, or get the audio @ApplePodcasts, or wherever you listen. 🎙💫
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The books that change lives and shape leaders. 📚
Our Aspire guests remind us that behind every powerhouse is a story, and often, a book that lit the way. From unlocking creativity to redefining success, these reads reveal how they think, dream, and lead.
🎨 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. 💫
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Girls are taught to say “I think.”
Boys are taught to say it as fact.
The conditioning starts early, but it can be unlearned. 💡
This is just one of the lessons from Dr. Thema Bryant in this week's episode of Aspire with Emma Grede. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unworthy, or stuck, this one’s for you. Watch now: https://youtu.be/XcTi9loJ92Y
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What does it take to raise millions, break every mold, and build something no one saw coming? 🎙️🔥💡
The world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, Lucy Guo, joins Emma for a fearless conversation on risk, resilience, and rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley as one of tech’s most unconventional founders.
Together, they unpack:✨ How Lucy went from college dropout to co-founding a unicorn✨ Why taking investor money raised the stakes and the standard✨ The pressure of proving yourself when no one looks like you✨ How being underestimated became her superpower✨ What it really means to bet on yourself, again and again
If you’ve ever wondered how to play big in a world that wasn’t built for you, this one’s for you.
Full episode:https://youtu.be/ijAJyIOqSTk
#entrepreneur #femalefounders #artificialintelligence
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She pitched @DrinkPoppi 9 months pregnant. She left with a deal that changed everything. 💥
On this week’s episode, Allison Ellsworth shares how she landed $400K for 25% of her company on @SharkTankABC, and why that moment marked the true beginning of her business.
Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/T55DEyVq6vI
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One thing about Mark Cuban? He’s going to have fun!
Mark Cuban dropped wisdom in every direction during his episode of Aspire. Here are some of the money truths and founder lessons we’re still thinking about. Swipe through for the takeaways, then watch the full conversation with @Emmagrede. 🎙️✨
Watch: https://youtu.be/UwSyPvOdhbs
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This week on @AspireWithEmmaGrede, I sat down with my friend and fellow Shark Mark Cuban--billionaire, entrepreneur, serial founder, investor, and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks--for a real conversation about what it actually takes to build something from the ground up.
We talked about the biggest mistakes new founders make, the mindset behind billion-dollar moves, and why understanding AI is no longer optional. Whether you’re chasing your first yes or scaling your next venture, this one’s packed with the kind of advice only Mark can give.
Out now on YouTube, ApplePodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts!! 🎙️
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his conversation was a pinch me moment!! 🥹✨ I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with @MichelleObama and her brother, Craig Robinson, for this week’s episode of @aspirewithemmagrede. We talked about everything from growing up on the South Side of Chicago to raising kids, navigating ambition, and leading with intention.
Michelle (Mrs. Obama 🫣) shared what it’s like to parent under a global spotlight. Craig brought the kind of warmth and wisdom only a big brother can. And together, they reminded me that your story doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful, it just has to be yours.
Aspire with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson is out now on @YouTube, @applepodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hope you love it as much as I did. 💛🎙️
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his conversation was a pinch me moment!! 🥹✨ I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with @MichelleObama and her brother, Craig Robinson, for this week’s episode of @aspirewithemmagrede. We talked about everything from growing up on the South Side of Chicago to raising kids, navigating ambition, and leading with intention.
Michelle (Mrs. Obama 🫣) shared what it’s like to parent under a global spotlight. Craig brought the kind of warmth and wisdom only a big brother can. And together, they reminded me that your story doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful, it just has to be yours.
Aspire with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson is out now on @YouTube, @applepodcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hope you love it as much as I did. 💛🎙️
hair: @rickymotahair
glam: @beautybychrisc
look: @prada top, @jacquemus jeans, @petarpetrovofficial belt, @aminamuaddiofficial heels
styling: @stylememaeve
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Emma Grede is one of America’s richest self-made women according to Forbes. She is the founding partner of Skims, serial entrepreneur and investor. She made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.
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.