{"podcast":{"title":"Aspire with Emma Grede","slug":"aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558","podcast_index_feed_id":7321558,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/emma-grede","website_url":"https://emmagrede.me","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/fdac3fec-0f00-11f0-9723-a70cadbbd080/image/e515757ca0603b014926b7f8e0cb45a0.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"E13 Media","episode_count":71,"summary":"Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women, wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet, including goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, investor, philanthropist and former chair of Starbucks Mellody Hobson and international bestselling author and “On Purpose” podcast host Jay Shetty. Each episode will unpack their habits, philosophy and strategies, covering career advice, well-being, psychology and of course how to win in business. The show offers personal stories, data-driven advice, real-world strategies, and the experience you need, to turn your dreams into reality. Emma Grede is a founding partner and chief product officer of SKIMS and CEO of Good American. She also made history as the first Black woman to serve as an investor on Shark Tank.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558"},"episode":{"title":"From a Single Instagram Handle to a Media Empire (Angelica Nwandu)","slug":"from-a-single-instagram-handle-to-a-media-empire-angelica-nwandu","published_at":"2026-02-03T08:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558/from-a-single-instagram-handle-to-a-media-empire-angelica-nwandu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/traffic.megaphone.fm/CAD9086431940.mp3?updated=1770061406","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/v9Uiw3bGr54f6BVZKSyc/traffic.megaphone.fm/CAD9086431940.mp3?updated=1770061406","summary":"Angelica Nwandu shouldn’t be here...not according to the statistics. After surviving the unimaginable loss of her mother at age six and growing up in foster care, she rebuilt her world from scratch. Today, she stands as the powerhouse founder behind The Shade Room, one of the most influential media platforms in culture. In this rare intimate conversation, Angelica opens up to Emma about: -Surviving childhood trauma and how adaptability became her superpower -Growing up across wildly different homes—from Inglewood to Bel Air—and how that shaped her ambition -The accidental birth of The Shade Room—and how she built a media empire out of nothing -What it really takes to scale, evolve, and lead a company with cultural influence -Why ownership matters, and the crucial shift she’s making from frugality to growth -The emotional toll of running a platform at the center of culture—and why she’s ready for her next chapter Angelica also addresses the controversy and scrutiny The Shade Room has faced over the years — including critics who say the platform can sometimes tear down the same community it seeks to uplift. She speaks candidly about how she balances impact, responsibility, and evolution as the brand grows. Angelica’s story is proof that you can start over, build again, and create something bigger than yourself—even when no one sees your potential yet. If you’re a woman navigating career pivots, big dreams, second chances, or the pressure to “figure it out,” this conversation will stay with you. What part of Angelica’s journey inspired you the most — her resilience, her reinvention, or her vision for the future of media? Drop a comment below. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a…","meta_description":"Angelica Nwandu shouldn’t be here...not according to the statistics. After surviving the unimaginable loss of her mother at age six and growing up in fost…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5428,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558/episodes/from-a-single-instagram-handle-to-a-media-empire-angelica-nwandu/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aspire-with-emma-grede-7321558/from-a-single-instagram-handle-to-a-media-empire-angelica-nwandu.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}