Jessica Alba: It’s Time to Break Up with Perfection | Aspire with Emma Grede

If you've ever felt underestimated, struggled with mom-guilt, or wondered if it's possible to truly balance ambition and personal peace, this is your episode. We dive into the emotional costs of overachievement, building a business as a mother of three, the moments of doubt when everyone underestimated her, and the heartbreaks that shaped her perspective on success and leadership. This isn't just a story of entrepreneurship and resilience; it's also about vulnerability, intuition, and learning to let go of perfection.  @jessicaalba  gets real about the success, the global fame, and her journey building the mega-successful brand, The Honest Company. In this deeply personal and honest conversation, Jessica opens up about her transition away from the company she poured her heart into, revealing what it felt like to hand over her "baby" to others. Jessica shares the inside story of what really drove her to start The Honest Company—her health struggles as a child, an allergic reaction that terrified her as a new mom, and her fierce determination to protect families everywhere from hidden toxins. Jessica Alba is proof that the strength to evolve comes from being true to who you really are, even in the toughest moments.

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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, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and former First Lady Michelle Obama. 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.

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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.

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:13 Why Jessica Alba is leaving The Honest Company
00:05:25 Transitioning from actress to entrepreneur
00:08:02 Health-driven advocacy
00:12:29 How Jessica built a purpose-driven business
00:23:08 Finding the right business partner
00:29:02 Keeping a grip during stressful times
00:30:52 Ad Break
00:33:27 Finding her place as the face of the business
00:43:25 The most essential lessons Jessica learned
00:47:14 Ad Break
00:49:42 How Jessica's perseverance has paid off
01:08:21 Ad Break
01:09:19 How Jessica invests her money
01:27:25 What Jessica is teacher her children about business
01:30:16 Rapid Fire Questions