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In this episode of SHE MD, we sit down with entrepreneur and founder Emma Grede to unpack what it really takes to build success from the ground up. From growing up in East London to co-founding billion-dollar brands, Emma shares the unfiltered truth about ambition, confidence, and what actually creates success. We talk about the myths holding women back… from work-life balance pressure to money mindset, imposter syndrome, and the idea that you have to “feel ready” before you start. Emma breaks down why confidence isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you build through action, failure, and repetition. She also shares how motherhood, leadership, and building businesses all collide in real life, not the curated version we see online. Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women’s health and well-being.
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What You’ll Learn Why confidence is built after you take action, not before The real reason most people stay stuck (and how to break out of it) Why “work-life balance” might be holding you back The mindset shift that helped Emma Grede build billion-dollar brands How to stop overthinking and start making real progress What actually matters when building a successful career in today’s world The truth about manifestation (and what works instead) How to develop resilience through failure, not avoid it What young professionals should focus on in the age of AI Why your relationship with money can determine your future
Key Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to SHE MD 02:08 Meet Emma Grede 02:31 Career, Motherhood and Reinvention 04:08 Growing Up Without Traditional Path 06:28 Finding Confidence at a Young Age 08:19 Confidence Comes From Taking Action 10:43 Manifestation vs Putting in Real Work 12:26 Thinking in Long-Term 10 Year Goals 13:19 Taking Ownership of Your Success 14:44 Managing Emotions and Fear in Business 20:42 The Journey to Building Good American 22:29 Spotting Opportunities Others Don’t See 23:37 When Selling Out Becomes a Problem 25:18 Fixing Mistakes and Listening Customers 26:43 How AI Is Changing Work Today 28:20 Skills That Matter More Than Ever 30:55 Why Women Need Better Money Mindset 42:47 The Failure That Changed Everything 49:25 What’s Next for Emma Grede
Key Takeaways Success comes from repetition, failure, and learning. Not perfection! Most fear is self-created and doesn’t reflect reality Ambition without action leads nowhere. Execution is everything! Curiosity and adaptability are more valuable than expertise today Building a strong reputation creates opportunities money can’t buy Community and connection are powerful drivers of business success The biggest breakthroughs happen when you get out of your own way
Guest Bio Emma Grede is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader known for building and scaling globally recognized brands across fashion and consumer goods. Raised in East London and largely self-made, she began working at a young age and built her career from the ground up, eventually launching multiple successful companies a
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