Charlotte Tilbury: The Obsession That Made Me Unstoppable | Aspire with Emma Grede

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What does it take to turn obsession into a billion-dollar beauty empire? In this episode of Aspire with Emma Grede, global makeup icon Charlotte Tilbury sits down with Emma to share how she went from a young girl with a dream to building one of the most powerful and influential beauty brands in the world. Charlotte opens up about the mindset behind her success. How belief, obsession, and relentless innovation helped her disrupt an overcrowded industry and create products the world didn’t even know it needed. She reveals the lessons she’s learned about leadership, confidence, self-worth, and the unshakable drive that made her unstoppable. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, hit a wall, or wondered how to keep believing when no one else does. This conversation will change how you think about success. We’d love to hear from you: • What’s your version of obsession? • The thing you can’t stop thinking about that drives you forward no matter what. • Drop it in the comments. • Emma reads them all. #aspirewithemmagrede #podcast #podcastinterview #charlottetilbury #charlottetilburymakeup #beautyindustry #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businessadvice #financialfreedom #financialliteracy #womeninbusiness #skims #sharktank #femaleentrepreneur #womeninleadership 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:39 Why Charlotte created her own beauty brand 00:09:38 Daring to disrupt the entire beauty industry 00:12:20 From writing business plans to raising millions 00:16:46 The secret to standing out in an overcrowded market 00:21:20 Ad Break 00:26:33 Why she’s still the Chairman and Chief Creative Officer 00:31:22 How Charlotte thinks about building a "dream team" 00:44:02 The magic formula of art and commerce 00:46:13 Ad Break 00:50:10 Building a true legacy brand 00:56:16 The book that changed Charlotte's life 01:00:50 The superpower of individuality and confidence 01:08:25 The real sacrifices of being a founder 01:12:44 Ad Break 01:16:22 How to train a "winner's mindset" 01:28:00 Rapid Fire Questions _____ SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaGrede?sub_confirmation=1 _____ Buy Emma's Book: START WITH YOURSELF is yours April 2026! Preorder today wherever you buy books or at https://www.emmagrede.com/ _____ ABOUT ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE 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, podcast host Jay Shetty, billionaire entrepreneur and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, and public luminaries like Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Charlamagne Tha God, Jessica Alba, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. 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. LISTEN TO ASPIRE WITH EMMA GREDE link.pscrb.fm/f0281/Aspire_YT ABOUT EMMA GREDE 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. Learn more at: https://www.emmagrede.com/