# Emma Grede on her Unpopular (But Not Untrue) Work and Life Philosophies

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Podcast: [Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nice-talk-with-nikki-ogunnaike-6918201)
Published: 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Emma Grede is the serial entrepreneur behind massively successful businesses including Skims, Good American, and Off Season. She’s also the author of the new book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life, which released on April 14. On this episode, Grede discusses how her East London background shaped her career, perception of power, and relationship with money. She also shares the nuance behind the many “hot take” headlines that have been written about her in the media. Plus, she divulges about splurging on fashion and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the closet she’s curated over the years.

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