From Plaistow to Billionaire: Emma Grede's Journey

Emma Grede, a visionary entrepreneur, has achieved remarkable success, amassing a personal fortune estimated at over £300 million through her involvement in multi-billion dollar business ventures, most notably with the Kardashian family. Her journey began in a modest terraced house in Plaistow, east London, where she was raised by her single mother alongside three sisters. This contrast between her upbringing and her current lavish lifestyle, which includes properties in Bel Air and Malibu, highlights her extraordinary rise.

Grede's significant contributions to the fashion industry include co-founding Khloe Kardashian's 'size-inclusive' denim brand, Good American, which achieved $1 million in sales on its first day. She also played a key role in launching Kim Kardashian's shapewear line, Skims, now valued at $5 billion. Her business acumen extends to other ventures, including Kris Jenner's cleaning product line, Safely, and Kylie Jenner's clothing line, Khy. Grede has also become a prominent figure on television, serving as the first Black female investor on the US show Shark Tank.