Podcast Episodes

What We Can Learn from Failure with Ami Colé Founder, Diarrha N’Diaye

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 down with Diarrha N’Diaye, founder of the beloved be…

Published on 12 hours ago

How People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, And Burnout Are Actually Trauma Responses With Dr. Thema

What’s really holding you back from the life you want? In this powerful conversation, Emma Grede sits down with Dr. Thema Bryant — psychologist, author, and pastor — to unpack the hidden stories, unr…

Published on 1 week ago

Lessons from Hollywood’s Most Powerful Woman—And How They Can Help You (with Donna Langley)

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 yourself, or wondered how to build a career on your o…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Why Your Biggest Gambles Must Always Be On Yourself (with Kandi Burruss)

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 into a big win, this is your episode. We dive into…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Aspire with Jessica Alba: Why It’s Time to Break Up with Perfection

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 episode. We dive into the emotional costs of over…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Aspire Playbook: How Lucy Guo, a Rebel Girl in a Man’s World, Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire

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 self-made female billionaire.

Unapologetic and …

Published on 1 month ago

Aspire with Bozoma Saint John: Why Playing Small Is Sabotaging Your Success (and How to Stop)

In this electrifying sit-down, marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John tells Emma Grede how trusting her gut—and refusing to shrink—propelled her from a junior assistant’s cubicle to the C-suite, and …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Aspire Playbook: How Allison Ellsworth Turned a Kitchen Experiment into a Billion-Dollar Brand

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 behind Poppi, the revolutionary beverage brand that…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Aspire Playbook: Mark Cuban’s Day-1 Blueprint for Startup Success and How AI is Changing Entrepreneurship Forever

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, how to take an idea from nothing to something, …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aspire with Charlamagne Tha God: From Broke at 30 to Millionaire Mogul— The Steps You Can Steal

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 Carolina to becoming one of the most influential v…

Published on 2 months ago