Businesswoman Emma Grede, Pregnancy termination for medical reasons, New foster care support
Woman's Hour
BBC
4.1 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 8 July 2026
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Emma Grede is a British serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mother of four. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Good American, and a founding partner of SKIMS. Recognised for her achievements, Emma has been featured on Forbes' America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. She made history as the first woman of colour to serve as a judge on ABC’s Shark Tank. Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself, a bold and empowering guide with advice on how women can build meaningful success on their own terms.
Today the goverment will announce plans to boost support for foster carers. The aim is to encourage more people to provide homes for vulnerable children in England. It’s the latest step in the government’s drive to recruit an additional ten thousand foster carers, as they announced back in February. BBC's Social Affairs Editor, Alison Holt explains.
At least 5,000 pregnancies a year in the UK end due to Termination for Medical Reasons, but the persistent taboo in society can mean that families keep it secret, in fear of other people’s reactions. The stigma and silence around it mean people can feel incredibly alone in their grief and often feel excluded from the wider baby loss community, increasing their sense of isolation. July is Bereaved Parents’ Awareness Month and to discuss this issue, Nuala talks to a grief coach and bereaved mother, Tanya Wilkinson and to Tommy’s Co Midwifery Manager, Amina Hatia.
What do you do with your wedding and or engagement rings after divorce? It’s been reported that a growing number are said to be turning them into something entirely new. The so-called "divorce ring" trend is seeing women reset engagement diamonds into bold pieces that symbolise independence and a fresh start. So what's driving the trend, and what does it tell us about the changing meaning of jewellery after marriage? Nuala is joined by gemmologist and jewellery expert, Helen Dimmock and author and jewellery historian Rachel Church, to discuss.
Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson
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| 0:38.4 | Hello, this is Neula McGovern, and you're listening to The Woman's Hour podcast. |
| 0:43.3 | Hello and welcome to the program. |
| 0:45.1 | Well, today we have Emma Greed. |
| 0:46.6 | She is the British businesswoman, who is one of the world's richest self-made women. |
| 0:51.5 | No small feat. |
| 0:53.3 | In her book, Start With Your yourself. Emma shares how she believes |
| 0:56.3 | women need to reframe their thinking to be successful in so many interesting ways, including |
| 1:02.0 | how important your romantic partner is in helping you achieve your career goals. But staying with |
| 1:07.3 | partners, we're also today going to talk about when your partner becomes your ex. |
| 1:12.1 | If you are divorced, what did you do with your wedding ring? Dumped it, donated it, |
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