# @emmagrede on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@emmagrede/video/7621548739039137055
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72771702-emmagrede-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/f867503972.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-26T13:01:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Emma Grede (@emmagrede) — https://gondola.cc/emmagrede

## Caption

From a basement to a billion dollar brand - the greatest founder story you never heard. This week, I’m sitting down with Monique Rodriguez, founder and CEO of @Mielle Organics, who turned a product she made in her basement into a billion-dollar exit with Procter & Gamble… and stayed on as CEO. We talk about what it really takes to go from idea to scale, the pressure, the risks, and the decisions that define whether a business actually makes it. In this episode, we get into: 🚀 The leap of faith that started it all 🏗️ Why scaling too early can hurt more than help 💼 Knowing when to bring in operators who’ve done it before 🔥 The real risks founders carry behind the scenes 🧠 How to handle criticism as your visibility grows 📊 What changes after a major acquisition This is a conversation about ambition, resilience, and what it really means to build something from nothing. If you’ve been sitting on an idea or questioning your next move, this one will push you forward. Our episode is now live on @YouTube, @Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️✨ #emmagrede #aspirewithemmagrede #mielleorganics #moniquerodriguez 

## Stats

- **Views:** 95,400
- **Likes:** 6,166
- **Shares:** 392
- **Comments:** 53

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## Tags

aspirewithemmagrede, emmagrede, moniquerodriguez, mielleorganics

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