If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes
If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes
You can’t rewrite the past — but you can learn from it. Amber Grimes did exactly that, going from college dropout to Executive Vice President in the entertainment industry with no map, just mistakes and lessons that turned into power moves. If You Knew Better is where Amber shares that wisdom — alongside artists, creatives, and culture-shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the min…Social links:
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Amber Knows Your “List” Is Ruining Your Dating Life
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes challenges women to rethink modern dating by throwing away rigid relationship checklists in favor of 5 non-negotiables that prioritize character, compatibility, and emotional safety. Amber opens by inviting listeners to question their dating "type…
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Algee Knows Delay Is Not Denial
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Algee Smith for a thoughtful conversation about identity, purpose, and finding self-worth beyond success. Algee reflects on how social media and career milestones can become unhealthy measures of personal value [00:27], revisiting t…
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Jemele Hill Knows Marriage Isn’t 50/50
In this episode ofIf You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with sports journalist Jemele Hill for an honest conversation about love, marriage, and building a partnership on your own terms. Jemele shares why she defines marriage as a daily commitment rather than a destination [01:04], reflecting o…
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Lil Rel Howery Knows You Have To Define Your Own Success
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Lil Rel Howery for an inspiring conversation about building a lasting career in entertainment through persistence, purpose, and creative evolution. Rel reflects on the moment he realized he'd truly "made it" in film and television […
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Amber Knows She's Pregnant
In this special episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes shares the biggest personal announcement of her life—she's expecting her first child. Amber opens the episode with her exciting pregnancy reveal [00:00], explains why she waited to share the news publicly [01:59], and reflects on manifesti…
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Candiace Dillard Bassett Knows IVF and Family Planning
In this episode ofIf You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Candiace Dillard Bassett for a candid conversation about fertility, IVF, and the deeply personal journey to intentional motherhood. Candiace shares why family planning became a priority [00:00], walks through the beginning of her IVF…
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Shayla Cowan Knows How To Land The Plane
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with award-winning producer and Collective Edge President Shayla Cowan for an insightful conversation about leadership, career evolution, and building a lasting legacy in entertainment. At (00:30), Shayla is introduced, followed by a loo…
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Justin Tranter Knows It’s Never Too Late To Pivot
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Justin Tranter for a candid conversation about career reinvention, creativity, and finding success on your own terms. Justin reflects on the journey from rock star to hit songwriter [00:00], sharing how understanding the balance bet…
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Eric Bellinger Knows Men Cry Too
In this episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes sits down with Eric Bellinger for a powerful conversation about emotional safety, vulnerability, and the foundations of healthy relationships. Eric reflects on how grief shaped his emotional journey [03:04], the impact of family dynamics on the wa…
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Amber Knows Emotions Are Temporary But Decisions Are Permanent
In this deeply personal episode ofIf You Knew Better, Amber Grimes reflects on the life lessons hidden within her tattoos, using each piece of ink as a marker of growth, grief, love, and self-discovery. From navigating the weight of loss and the emotions that inspired early tattoo decisions [02:54]…
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