Emma Grede On Real Success
From Wisdom & Wellness with Mpoomy Ledwaba by Africa Podcast Network
April 14, 2026 · 24 min · Season 8 · Episode 15
About this episode
Mpoomy Ledwaba interviews Emma Grede about her journey of success, leadership, and personal responsibility.
How Did We Get Here? is Mpoomy Ledwaba's best-selling coming-of-age story. Looking back on her upbringing, major milestones and the challenges she’s faced, Mpoomy takes us on her journey of self-discovery. Order your copy here👉: https://a.co/d/08QQzYtq Sign up for the Wisdom & Wellness Private Membership: https://sales.wisdomwellness.co.za/signup Unlimited WalkFest Durban is on the way! Join us on 2nd May at Durban’s Ocean’s Mall, grab your ticket here: https://www.howler.co.za/unlimitedwalkfest2026 … In this episode, Mpoomy chats with Emma Grede, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of globally recognised brands like Good American and SKIMS, for a powerful conversation on excellence, leadership, and personal responsibility. Emma shares her journey of becoming, reflecting on the early moments that shaped her confidence, discipline, and approach to work. She speaks openly about the decision to take ownership of her life and success, and how that mindset continues to guide her today. The conversation dives into her book, Start With Yourself, exploring the writing process and the key lessons around self-leadership, growth, and building from a place of inner alignment…
People in this episode
Host: Mpoomy Ledwaba
Guest: Emma Grede
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- personal responsibility
- self-discovery
- self-leadership
Keywords
- Emma Grede
- Mpoomy Ledwaba
- entrepreneurship
- leadership
- self-discovery
- Start With Yourself
- Good American
- SKIMS
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Good American, SKIMS
Books & works: Start With Yourself, How Did We Get Here?
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