Audacy launches podcast with serial entrepreneur Emma Grede
Audacy today announced the launch of “Aspire with Emma Grede,” a weekly audio and video podcast on which Grede — one of America’s richest self-made women — will share everything she’s learned building culture-defining brands and host thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet.
Emma Grede is a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a mother of four. She is the Founding Partner of SKIMS, Co-Founder and CEO of Good American, and is on the board of directors for the Obama Foundation.
“Aspire with Emma Grede” will launch with two episodes on Tuesday, May 6. New episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, the Audacy app, and everywhere podcasts are available. Watch the video trailer here. Listen to the trailer and follow the show here.
On the show, Grede will sit down with CEOs, founders, creatives, trailblazers and visionaries who will share the philosophies, personal stories, daily habits, data-driven advice and real-world strategies that have fueled their journeys to the top. Guests include goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow; billion-dollar businessman and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin; bestselling author and “On Purpose” host Jay Shetty; supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss; billionaire businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban; radio personality and entrepreneur Charlamagne tha God; Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, investor, and philanthropist Mellody Hobson; and money expert, journalist and “Money Rehab” host Nicole Lapin.
“I’ve been thinking for a long time about how to scale mentorship and how I can share all of the incredible wisdom from everybody I’ve met throughout my career,” said Grede. “Podcasts as a medium are so broad, but there is still a very narrow perspective. I see an opportunity for a voice like mine—someone who has built from the ground up, made every mistake imaginable, and still come out thriving. I’m not here to sugarcoat things with toxic positivity or empty platitudes. I want to offer people a real, honest look under the hood, with practical insights and something meaningful to aspire to. I’m excited to partner with Audacy on this journey, and I can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on.”
“Emma is a phenomenon – she’s a powerhouse in business, a trailblazing brand builder and has an incredibly smart and authentic point of view,” said Leah Reis-Dennis, Head of Podcasts, Audacy. “She’s the brilliant best friend or older sister you wish you had, and she’s on a mission to help people unlock their potential. We couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with her to bring ‘Aspire’ to life.”
Download the cover art for “Aspire with Emma Grede” here.
About Audacy
Audacy, Inc. is a leading scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio and network. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Emma Grede
Emma Grede is a British businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the Founding Partner of SKIMS, the Co-Founder & CEO of Good American, and on the board of directors for the Obama Foundation. Emma is named as one of America’s Richest Self-Made Women by Forbes (2022-2024) and America’s Richest Self-Made Women Under 40 by Forbes (2022). In October 2016, Emma launched Good American. What started out as the largest denim launch in history, Good American is now an iconic B-Corp certified brand, has been named as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies,” and has been largely credited with propelling the narrative for inclusivity throughout the fashion industry. Emma went on to Co-Found SKIMS, a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear, valued at $4B and named as one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential Companies.” In 2025, Emma teamed up with fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk, along with the National Football League and Fanatics to launch a sports apparel brand called Off Season. Emma is an investor in countless businesses with a strong focus on consumer brands founded
by women.
On television, Emma is a reocurring guest Shark on ABC’s hit series, “Shark Tank,” as the show’s first female judge of color, and has also made appearances as the first ever guest Dragon on the BBC series “Dragon’s Den.” In March 2024, the first season of her Roku series, "Side Hustlers", from Hello Sunshine and Ally Financial, premiered as the #1 on-demand title on The Roku Channel, followed by season two in August 2024; also at #1. Grede Executive Produced and co-hosts the show alongside Ashley Graham, where they help female entrepreneurs turn their side hustles into full-time careers
Emma is also a board member of Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides children living in poverty across the country with diapers, clothing and basic necessities that every child deserves.
Born and raised in London, Emma currently lives in Los Angeles and is married to Swedish entrepreneur Jens Grede. Together they have four children.
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