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How Allison Ellsworth Built Poppi Into a Billion-Dollar Brand | Aspire with Emma Grede

Ever wondered what it really takes to turn your small idea into a billion-dollar success? Today, Emma sits down with Allison Ellsworth, the founder behind Poppi, the revolutionary beverage brand that became the second fastest-growing drink company in history. Allison shares the real, raw journey—from brewing her first drink in her kitchen, to putting her life savings on the line, and ultimately landing a $2 billion deal with PepsiCo. This episode is your masterclass in courage, branding, and innovation. Allison reveals her exact playbook for knowing when to go all in, how to avoid costly mistakes, why being social-first changed everything for her company, and the unexpected reason she chose to step away from the business she built from scratch. If you're holding onto an idea, waiting for the right moment, or navigating the complexities of growing your brand, you can't afford to miss this conversation. Hit play for the ultimate inspiration to just get started and build the business of your dreams. #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #aspirewithemmagrede #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #pepsi #healthyfood #selfimprovement #smallbusiness #podcast #artificialintelligence #homebusiness #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurship #femalefounders #femaleentrepreneur _____ SUBSCRIBE    / @emmagrede   _____ 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 and former First Lady Michelle Obama. 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. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:11 Starting a small business 00:04:36 Poppi's origin story 00:08:50 Going from home brewery to full business 00:11:04 Getting on Shark Tank 00:14:34 Launching during COVID 00:18:35 Ad Break 00:22:04 Building a brand on social media 00:28:52 Working with investors 00:34:16 What would you do differently? 00:37:02 The myth of work/life balance 00:40:43 Ad Break 00:43:16 What makes Allison special 00:47:50 Poppi after the Pepsi acquisition 00:51:13 Allison's biggest mistakes 00:59:00 How to choose the right buyer 01:03:54 New ventures and learning to use AI 01:09:46 What Allison is teaching her children 01:13:11 Learning about personal finance 01:19:06 Working with your spouse 01:26:53 Rapid Fire Questions