Reese 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 dollars, Reese opens up about: -How to recognize when it’s time to make a change -Why independence — not wealth — is real power -The biggest money mistakes women make (and how to avoid them) -What it means to truly bet on yourself If you’ve ever felt stuck, under-valued, or ready for your next chapter, this conversation will remind you: you are your own best investment. 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/adchoices
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