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

About this episode

<p>What does it really take to build a brand from scratch — and what happens when you have to close the doors?</p> <p>In this candid conversation, Emma sits down with Diarrha N’Diaye, founder of the beloved beauty brand Ami Colé, to talk about the highs of launching a cult-favorite company and the heartbreak of shutting it down. Diarrha shares the behind-the-scenes realities of raising capital, entering major retailers, and navigating the pressure that comes with being one of the few Black women to raise over a million dollars in venture funding.</p> <p>She also opens up about resilience, community, motherhood, and why failure can be the most powerful teacher of all.</p> <p>If you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or simply someone figuring out how to redefine success, this episode will leave you inspired — and a little braver.</p>