Emma Grede ON: The Formula to Building a Billion Dollar Empire & How Identifying Your Fears Will Help You Achieve Your Dreams
About this episode
Do you want to know the formula to building a billion- dollar empire?  Do you want to identify your fears in order to reach your dreams?  Is work-life balance actually a myth?  If you're in search of building a career of your own and be as successful as your potential allows you to become, the insights in this conversation will help you achieve your goals.  Our guest today, Emma Grede, has founded and is at the helm of multiple global businesses including Good American, Safely and SKIMS. Emma candidly opens up about the secrets of finding motivation in the most unlikely places and we get to learn that the job we're struggling in today might just be the stepping stone to a remarkable career shift tomorrow. Fear is not the enemy – it's our gateway to personal growth and altering the trajectory of our careers.  In this interview, you'll learn: How to find the motivation to change your life How to turn struggle into an opportunity How to be overcome societal expectations of women How to find success in your passion How to restart your career Tips on effective decision-making Experiences are more than just wisdom; it's an invitation to embrace your potential, overcome obstacles, and live life authentically. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 06:10 The Ambition Mindset  08:58 Overnight Success Is An ILLUSION  15:08 Every Job Will Teach You An Important Lesson  17:44 How Fear Can Help You Grow  22:21 Every Relationship Has Chapters  26:36 The Tradeoffs Mothers Make Daily  30:24 CHALLENGE The Expectations Set For Women  32:03 Take Time To Reflect On What Matters To You  36:23 What Makes A Successful Relationship?  41:09 Practice Who You Want To Become Everyday  43:31 Misconceptions About Working Women  49:48 What’s Your Intention When Going to Work? 51:35 Don’t Be Afraid To Take Chances  01:01:08 How To Come Up With A Good Business Idea 01:04:41 How A Successful Businesswoman Thinks  01:12:24 The Most Stressful Part Of Building A Business  01:15:03 Responsibilities That Come With Success  01:22:37 Emma Grede On Final Five Episode Resources: Emma Grede | Instagram Emma Grede | Facebook Good American See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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