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The Change Agent: From Street Corner to the Corner Office (Steve Stout)

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About this episode

If you’ve ever felt like where you come from holds you back — or that success only happens for people with access — this conversation will change how you see yourself.

Music mogul, entrepreneur and branding genius Steve Stoute joins Emma to reveal how he turned being underestimated into his advantage, using his roots, instincts, and connection to culture to build an empire that reshaped music, marketing, and business.

You’ll learn how to:

-Turn rejection into momentum

-Use your background as your competitive edge

-Build ideas that move culture — not just chase it

Watch this if you’re ready to stop waiting for permission and start turning your story into your strategy.

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