Aspire with Emma Grede
Episodes
Why Doing It All Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough with Dr. Judith Joseph
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’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 t...
What to Spend On (and What Not To) When You’re Building a Brand
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have 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...
How to Win in the Golden Age of Entrepreneurship
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates the entrepreneurs who start… from the ones who win? Harley Finkelstein (President of Shopify and the man who has worked with million...
The Obsession That Made Her Unstoppable with Charlotte Tilbury
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn obsession into a billion-dollar beauty empire? In this episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, global makeup icon Charlotte Tilb...
Is Your Idea Worth Pursuing? Here’s How to Tell
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do 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...
“Don’t Let Anyone Control You With Money” with Reese Witherspoon
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reese Witherspoon may be known as America’s sweetheart — but behind the scenes, she’s built a billion-dollar empire that changed Hollywood for w...
Find Your Why. Start Your Business.
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
He Built the Room They Wouldn’t Let Him Into with Steve Stoute
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chang...
You Can Start That Business. Here’s How.
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 foun...
Creating Success Word by Word with Tracee Ellis Ross
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tracee Ellis Ross has built an extraordinary life as an award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Pattern Beauty. But behi...
Start with Yourself: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 ...
The Power of Personal Branding with Paris Hilton
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If 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...
Love, Family and Business: How To Work With a Partner with Jens Grede
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aspire 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 ...
Unlock Your Brain’s Full Potential
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aspire 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 un...
Plan Your Life Like a Business
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On 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, t...
From Video Store to Netflix Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From 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 in...
What We Can Learn from Failure with Ami Colé Founder, Diarrha N’Diaye
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 ...
How People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, And Burnout Are Actually Trauma Responses With Dr. Thema
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, a...
Lessons from Hollywood’s Most Powerful Woman—And How They Can Help You (with Donna Langley)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Why Your Biggest Gambles Must Always Be On Yourself (with Kandi Burruss)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Aspire with Jessica Alba: Why It’s Time to Break Up with Perfection
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If 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 ...
The Aspire Playbook: How Lucy Guo, a Rebel Girl in a Man’s World, Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma sits down with Lucy Guo to uncover the incredible journey of how the daughter of immigrants from Fremont, California, became the world's youngest...
Aspire with Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this electrifying sit-down, marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John tells Emma Grede how trusting her gut—and refusing to shrink—propelled her f...
The Aspire Playbook: How Allison Ellsworth Turned a Kitchen Experiment into a Billion-Dollar Brand
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your small idea into a billion-dollar success? Today, Emma sits down with Allison Ellsworth, the founder be...
The Aspire Playbook: Mark Cuban’s Day-1 Blueprint for Startup Success and How AI is Changing Entrepreneurship Forever
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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...
Aspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can Steal
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Charlamagne tha God joins Emma Grede to reflect on his remarkable journey—from a troubled youth in South...
Aspire Insights: How to Speak So People Will Listen (with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Grede sits down with trial-lawyer-turned–viral communication coach Jefferson Fisher—author of the New York Times bestseller The Next Conversa...
Aspire with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson: The Power of Knowing Your "Why"
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma sits down for an intimate, inspiring conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her big brother, Craig Robinson. In this special epis...
Aspire with Meghan: Why Ambition Is Her Jam (and How She Bottles It)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
Aspire Insights: How Not Talking About Money Is Stopping You From Making It with Nicole Lapin
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Aspire, Emma dives deep into one of her favorite topics: money! She sits down with bestselling author and financial expert Nicole L...
Emma’s Blueprint: 10 Principles That Can Change Your Life
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal solo episode of Aspire, Emma Grede gets real and shares the ten foundational principles that have shaped her journey as an ent...
Aspire with Jay Shetty: How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your Soul
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma sits down with Jay Shetty—a global media force, a spiritual leader, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and someone who's building a career with ...
Aspire with Karlie Kloss: How To Turn Principles Into Power Plays
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Model, entrepreneur and media mogul Karlie Kloss sits down with Emma for a rare, wide-ranging conversation about the bold pivots, personal principles,...
The Founder Playbook: How Michael Rubin Built Fanatics by Betting on Obsession
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma is joined by the relentless entrepreneur Michael Rubin, founder and CEO of Fanatics for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey from a self-de...
Aspire with Mellody Hobson: What I Learned From My Business Hero
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma 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 bi...
Aspire with Gwyneth Paltrow: Why Being Early Is Better Than Being Liked
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma sits down with Gwyneth Paltrow for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, evolution, and the emotional toll of leadership. Gwyneth opens up a...
Introducing “Aspire with Emma Grede”
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Grede has spent her career building culture-defining brands and breaking barriers in business. Now, she’s bringing that same passion to Aspire ...