How I Make the Biggest Decisions in My Life | Aspire with Emma Grede

Some decisions get easier with time. Others quietly get made for you while you’re still waiting for the perfect answer. In this solo, I walk through the biggest choices that shape a life — whether you want children, choosing the person you build with, protecting the friendships that matter, and knowing when it’s time to take a bigger risk. There isn’t one right answer. The point is to get honest about what you actually want, know what you’ll compromise on, and make the choice consciously instead of letting fear, timing, or other people make it for you. In this episode: – How to separate “Do I want children?” from “Am I ready right now?” – The questions to ask when deciding whether a relationship can carry your future – How to tell which friendships deserve your time and which you’ve outgrown – Why you should calculate the risk of not acting – How to make a big decision without waiting for complete certainty Download my Decision Audit and work through the questions yourself, sign up for the newsletter at emmagrede.com. Subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2, where I get into money, work, and reputation 💛 -    / @emmagrede   #EmmaGrede #Aspire #LifeDecisions #PersonalDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #DecisionMaking #Motherhood #Relationships #TakingRisks #selftrust 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Decision 1: Do you want children? 13:00 Ad Break 16:58 Decision 2: Can your relationship carry your future? 20:45 Decision 3: Which friendships make the cut 28:00 Ad Break 30:30 Decision 4: Taking more risks 38:00 How to decide without certainty _____ Buy Emma's Book: START WITH YOURSELF 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 Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Cardi B, actress and producer Issa Rae, bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins, 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. Join us on "Aspire with Emma Grede" for an insightful conversation that dives deep into effective business strategies and success strategies. 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/