What does it really take to build a brand from scratch — and what happens when you have to close the doors?
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 re ... Show More
Oct 27
Rachel Zoe on Making Your Next Act the Best One
Today, Emma Grede sits down with her longtime friend Rachel Zoe. Long before everyone had a personal brand, Rachel built one almost by accident. She was making $23,000 a year as a fashion assistant when a single Britney Spears music video (you might know the one) paid her more th ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 22
Conflict Is a Skill—Here’s How to Get Better at It
Most of us have been taught to see conflict as a sign that something has gone wrong. Today’s guest, Priya Parker, sees it differently. After more than two decades working in conflict resolution, she believes the right kind of fight can bring us closer, make our teams stronger, an ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
How to Build an Iconic Brand: Mindset Shifts & Strategy Lessons from Olamide Olowe
This is an episode for anyone who wants to build incredible businesses. I dive into how Olamide built Topicals from scratch, what it was like raising millions as a young Black founder, her bold move to acquire cult haircare brand Bread, and her best advice for anyone dreaming of ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2023
From Dirt Roads to CEO | A Conversation With Karissa Bodnar Of Thrive Causemetics
<p>In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, Gary is joined by Karissa Bodnar, CEO of Thrive Causemetics, a beauty brand that offers high-quality, cruelty-free cosmetics while supporting and empowering women. They discuss the role their upbringings played in shaping their ... Show More
31m 57s
Nov 2024
Tracee Ellis Ross talks Pattern Beauty, advocacy, and joy with Samira Nasr
Award-winning actress and founder of Pattern Beauty Tracee Ellis Ross didn’t see Black beauty being represented well in the market – so she built a company from scratch to fix that. In this episode, she shares entrepreneurial lessons with her longtime friend Samira Nasr, who is e ... Show More
24m 24s
Sep 2023
259. How Poppi Disrupted The Soda Industry: A Conversation with Stevie Clements and Allison Ellsworth
In today's episode, Suneera shares her conversation with Stevie Clements, Chief Marketing Officer at CAVU Consumer Partners, and Allison Ellsworth,Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi We dive deep into their journey of building a successful brand and disrupting the soda in ... Show More
41m 50s
Nov 2025
S2/E36 Heather Rae El Moussa: Growth, Boundaries, and the Reality of Building a Brand
I sat down with my good friend Heather Rae El Moussa — entrepreneur, luxury real estate professional, and founder of Heather Rae Essentials — to talk about what it really takes to grow, set boundaries, and build a beauty brand that lasts. This conversation goes beyond the surface ... Show More
24m 28s