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 manifesting the space to embrace motherhood through maternity leave [03:52]. She also recounts the encouraging conversation in Las Vegas that shifted her mindset [05:22], the emotional moment she took the pregnancy test [06:41], and the unforgettable surprise of telling Conor they were expecting [08:59]. Amber candidly discusses keeping the pregnancy private [11:16], navigating first-trimester exhaustion [11:50], and adjusting to new routines centered around nutrition, hydration, and prenatal care [14:04].

As the journey continues, Amber shares the emotional experience of telling family at 12 weeks [17:32], explains why she chose to skip a traditional gender reveal [19:13], and instead joyfully reveals the gender on the show [19:54]. Looking ahead, she invites listeners to be part of this next chapter [21:02], laughs about baby names and maternity fashion [23:17], and closes with heartfelt reflections on gratitude, growth, and the life-changing adventure of becoming a mother [24:02]. Filled with vulnerability, excitement, and optimism, this episode marks the beginning of a deeply personal new season and celebrates the power of embracing life's biggest milestones.

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In this special episode of If You Knew Better, Amber Grimes shares the biggest personal announcement of her life&mdash;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 manifesting the space to embrace motherhood through maternity leave [03:52]. She also recounts the encouraging conversation in Las Vegas that shifted her mindset [05:22], the emotional moment she took the pregnancy test [06:41], and the unforgettable surprise of telling Conor they were expecting [08:59]. Amber candidly discusses keeping the pregnancy private [11:16], navigating first-trimester exhaustion [11:50], and adjusting to new routines centered around nutrition, hydration, and prenatal care [14:04].
As the journey continues, Amber shares the emotional experience of telling family at 12 weeks [17:32], explains why she chose to skip a traditional gender reveal [19:13], and instead joyfully reveals the gender on the show [19:54]. Looking ahead, she invites listeners to be part of this next chapter [21:02], laughs about baby names and maternity fashion [23:17], and closes with heartfelt reflections on gratitude, growth, and the life-changing adventure of becoming a mother [24:02]. Filled with vulnerability, excitement, and optimism, this episode marks the beginning of a deeply personal new season and celebrates the power of embracing life's biggest milestones.
Ask or share with Amber: <a href="mailto:withambergrimes@gmail.com" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="97539191-8bbf-4196-88a2-8c5c925d7d23">withambergrimes@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
Follow Amber Grimes on Instagram:
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<a href="https://youtube.com/@iykbetter?si=WMEDSWNJOsxlRkD0">Watch This Episode on Youtube Thursday at 6pm ET&nbsp;</a>
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<a href="https://a.co/d/01GreLFP">Read Amber's Favorite Books</a>

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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 mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner.

 

Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships — so you either don’t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.

 

Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better… and does better.

You can&rsquo;t rewrite the past &mdash; 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.
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If You Knew Better is where Amber shares that wisdom &mdash; alongside artists, creatives, and culture-shifters who open up about the missteps they made, the mindsets that changed everything, and the game they wish they knew sooner.
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Together, they unpack the highs, the lows, and the pivots in life, career, and relationships &mdash; so you either don&rsquo;t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.
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Every episode delivers real talk, hard-won insight, and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better&hellip; and does better.

If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes

Amber Knows She's Pregnant

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