Kimora Lee: How I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business After They Tried to Stop Me

Emma sits down with Kimora Lee, a fashion icon, entrepreneur, and founder, to talk about building one of the most influential brands in fashion and the lessons she learned about power, ownership, and knowing her worth. Kimora helped build Baby Phat into a cultural phenomenon, but behind the success were hard truths about being in rooms, contributing at the highest level, and still not getting what she was owed. Over time, she learned how to navigate deals, advocate for herself, and stop accepting less than she deserved. Now she has Baby Phat back and this time, it's hers. Kimora shares: Why being in the room didn't always mean having power The hard lessons she learned about money, deals and ownership What she wishes she'd known before she signed anything How she learned to stop settling and start advocating for herself Why getting Baby Phat back means more now than it did the first time. Where do you need to stop settling and start taking your place? Drop it in the comments, we’re reading. And be sure to SUBSCRIBE HERE: @emmagrede you don’t miss what’s next. #kimoraleesimmons #BabyPhat #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #founderstory #fashionbusiness #womenentrepreneurs #businesslessons #ownership #blackbusiness #WomenFounders #buildingabrand #aspirepodcast #EmmaGrede #fashionicon #businesswisdom #StartupLife #leadershiplessons 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:02:25 - What Drives Kimora Now 0:05:45 - Tons of Regrets 0:08:29 - Dropping the Simmons Name 0:12:39 - Discovered in Paris at 13 0:18:16 - Ad Break 0:19:30 - Thinking about What's Next 0:21:33 - Learning to Fight for Your Seat 0:24:38 - Building Baby Phat 0:40:34 - Ad Break 0:42:58 - Read the Fine Print 0:43:57 - Exiting Baby Phat 0:54:25 - Ad Break 0:57:02 - Buying Baby Phat Back 0:57:02 - Lawyer from a Prominent friend 1:02:47 - Advice for Her Daughters 1:07:51 - Don't Let Anyone Rewrite Your History 1:10:03 - Rapid Fire _____ Buy Emma's Book: START WITH YOURSELF is yours April 14th! 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 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/