Meet the woman who believes WFH is a 'career killer'

"Emma Grede's rise to success is remarkable, especially considering her background in Plaistow, where the expected paths for girls were limited to becoming a DJ's girlfriend or marrying a gangster."

"With a net worth rumored to be in the hundreds of millions, Grede has played a pivotal role in the success of the Kardashians' fashion ventures, including Good American and Skims."

"Her new book, Start With Yourself, is a frank manifesto for women in the workplace, offering a more direct approach than Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In, encouraging women to be assertive and unapologetic about their ambitions."

Emma Grede grew up in Plaistow, east London, where societal expectations limited aspirations for girls. Despite dropping out of school, she achieved significant success, managing fashion brands for the Kardashians and amassing a net worth in the hundreds of millions. Grede is recognized as one of America's richest self-made women and is a prominent investor on Shark Tank. Her new book, Start With Yourself, serves as a candid manifesto for women in the workplace, encouraging assertiveness and ambition.

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