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She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires  Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’.  She explains:  * Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence. * Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival. * Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands. * Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions. * Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible. 00:00 Intro   02:17 Becoming Emma Grede   03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings   06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up   08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned   11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion   12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles   14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything   17:55 Customer Feedback   19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts   21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?   24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur   26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement   27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?   31:11 Traits of Future Successful People   33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance   39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?   40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser   43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure   46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry   50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises   53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders   55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes   57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands   01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners   01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night   01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner   01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian   01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business   01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business   01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025   01:21:11 First Principles of Business   01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson   01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People   01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company   01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business   01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People   01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace   01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone   01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***   01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?   01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages   02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy   02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’   Follow Emma:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmagrede/?hl=en [https://bit.ly/4jt2545]  Good American - https://www.goodamerican.com/ [https://bit.ly/42yW9k6] SKIMS - http://skims.com/ [https://bit.ly/4m1nFhV] Safely - https://getsafely.com/ [https://bit.ly/3Sc4rbo]  Aspire With Emma Grede Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede/id1811878340 [https://bit.ly/3RHBzYB] The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb] Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  Think like a CEO - join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter [https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter]   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb]  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven [https://vanta.com/steven] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

You’re not lazy - you’re depleted. Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance.  Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/CdOTZdJl1Sb [https://g2ul0.app.link/CdOTZdJl1Sb] Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/kv06yZwl1Sb [https://g2ul0.app.link/kv06yZwl1Sb] Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose. Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey. Together, they discuss: * How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension. * Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes. * The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners. * Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage. * Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling. 00:00 Intro 02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood 04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents 08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade 12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood 15:19 What "White Flight" Means 17:01 Coping with Racism 20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated 26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity 30:20 Meeting Barack 31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family 33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack 37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy 40:52 Relationship with Barack 44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack 49:34 Pregnancy Struggles 56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage 57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office 01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack 01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny 01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time 01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother 01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother 01:18:36 Processing the Grief 01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration Listen to Michelle & Craig's new podcast IMO: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YnxIUg⁠ Follow Michelle: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W [https://bit.ly/3Ymxs7W]  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC [https://bit.ly/4cYXiVC]  Follow Craig: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4lThkVB [https://bit.ly/4lThkVB]  Twitter - https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f [https://bit.ly/4lTGJ1f]  You can purchase Michelle’s book, ‘Overcoming: A Workbook', here: https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi [https://amzn.to/4jTqcsi] (UK) / https://amzn.to/3SbbelM [https://amzn.to/3SbbelM] (US)  100 CEOs: Ready to think like a CEO? Gain access to the 100 CEOs newsletter here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone⁠ [https://bit.ly/100-ceos-megaphone] The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r… [https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r%E2%80%A6]  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb]  Get email updates: ⁠https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt⁠ [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb]  Sponsors: Airalo -  https://try.airalo.com/TheDiaryOfACEO [https://try.airalo.com/TheDiaryOfACEO] with code DOAC3 Vivobarefoot - https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC [https://vivobarefoot.com/DOAC] with code DIARY20 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story.  Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building. He explains: * Why America’s economy could be quietly collapsing * How devastating tariffs could trigger another Great Depression * Why robots are replacing the middle class faster than ever * The hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US * Why buying a home right now could be a financial trap * How to build true financial freedom even during turbulent times 00:00 Intro 02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness 04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 2025 07:05 What Are Tariffs? 11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs 18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World? 20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country 23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs? 25:07 America's Trust 26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession? 29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession 30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 2025 35:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status 40:42 Salary Differences 43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth 44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis 45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved? 46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building 56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era 57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset 01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams 01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks? 01:06:15 Crypto 01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure 01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken? 01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use 01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance 01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key? 01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return 01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings 01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked 01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings 01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds 01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances 01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated? 01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund 01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash? 01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring 02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life You can follow Morgan, here: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3RzBBSc [https://bit.ly/3RzBBSc]  Website - https://bit.ly/42LM4PD [https://bit.ly/42LM4PD]  Instagram - https://bit.ly/449vnQp [https://bit.ly/449vnQp]    You can pre-order Morgan’s books, The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life, here: https://amzn.to/3GmHRu4 [https://amzn.to/3GmHRu4] (US) / https://amzn.to/3EEy5mE [https://amzn.to/3EEy5mE] (UK) You can find out more about the books mentioned, here: ‘The Intelligent Investor’, Benjamin Graham: https://amzn.to/4iwqHHW [https://amzn.to/4iwqHHW]  The 1% Diary is back – limited time only: https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r… [https://bit.ly/1-Diary-Megaphone-ad-r%E2%80%A6]  The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb]  Get email updates: https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  Think like a CEO – join the 100 CEOs newsletter: https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter [https://bit.ly/100-ceos-newsletter]   Follow Steven: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb] Sponsors: Get your hands on the Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp [https://bit.ly/conversationcards-mp]Perfect Ted - https://www.perfectted.com [https://www.perfectted.com/] with code DIARY40 for 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/3TMeC0BjPSb [https://g2ul0.app.link/3TMeC0BjPSb] Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/lnb9VOJjPSb [https://g2ul0.app.link/lnb9VOJjPSb] Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Dr. Gabor Maté: https://drgabormate.com/ [https://drgabormate.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]