If You Only Watch One Video Today, Make It This One

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

September 1, 2025

Duration

1h 26m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — This episode is a MUST listen. Mel calls it “the single best conversation” she has ever recorded. If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, or doubting yourself, you need to hit play. This is the most motivational, eye-opening episode that you will ever hear, and it will give you the roadmap to become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Today, Mel is joined by Emma Grede. Emma is one of the most successful self-made businesswomen in the world, playing a huge role in 3 billion dollar brands, as the founding partner of SKIMS, cofounder & CEO of Good American, and co-founder of Safely. But this is not a conversation about business. It’s about creating an extraordinary life, even if you’re starting from nothing. Emma was raised in East London by a single mom. She’s dyslexic and did poorly in school. She dropped out of college in her first year because she couldn’t afford tuition. But that was just the start of her story. She proves that anything is possible when you refuse to quit. Today, she has built 3 billion-dollar companies, became a Shark on Shark Tank, and is the host of Aspire with Emma Grede – in addition to being a mom of 4. In this conversation, Emma will give you the mindset, the strategy, and the motivation to bet on yourself when the world doubts you. This is a masterclass in grit, vision, and relentless execution. By the time it’s over, you’ll stop waiting, stop wishing, and start moving. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-321/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Meet The Guest 04:15 Emma’s Story as a 17-Year-Old College Dropout 11:53 How to Get Unstuck and Take the First Step 18:46 Why There’s No Secret to Success 27:03 Pursuing Excellence Over Perfection 32:19 The Mindset Reframe That Emma Lives By 37:31 How to Stay Motivated When Your Job Isn’t Your Dream 42:01 Nobody Is Better Than You — And You’re Not Better Than Anyone Else 49:05 The Origin Story of Good American 59:45 Inside the Billion Dollar Pitch That Changed Everything 1:04:02 What Nobody Tells You About Overnight Success 1:12:04 How to Craft a Business Pitch That Actually Works 1:15:50 Brutally Honest Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 1:21:30 The One Skill You Must Learn to Stay Relevant 1:26:52 Your Dream Only Works If You Do — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

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• Emma Grede

  guest

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🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Emma Grede, If You Only Watch One Video Today, Make It This One explores from East London Grit To Billion-Dollar Brands: Emma Grede’s Playbook Mel Robbins interviews entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge Emma Grede about how she went from a poor, dyslexic kid in East London to co-founding billion-dollar brands like Good American and SKIMS. Emma emphasizes radical personal responsibility, managing your thoughts, and practicing excellence in every task as the foundations of her success. She demystifies “overnight success,” stressing that careers unfold in long chapters, powered by hard work, smart risk-taking, and relentless iteration. The conversation also covers knowing whether you’re truly suited to entrepreneurship, how to pitch and build a network, and why women must not miss the AI revolution.

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