Emma Chamberlain Turned YouTube Stardom Into A Creative Coffee Empire | Forbes

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  • Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
  • When Emma Chamberlain started her UA-cam channel in 2017, she had no intention of becoming an internet phenomenon-let alone the multi-hyphenate multimedia mogul she is today. But through hundreds of videos, the 22-year-old creator has shape­shifted before viewers’ eyes-going from a teen “Pulling an All-Nighter” and explaining why “We All Owe the Dollar Store an Apology” to a more sophisticated travel and fashion documentarian.
    Now, the UA-cam sensation earned an estimated $20 million last year while building her eponymous coffee brand, Chamberlain Coffee.
    Vlogging these past seven years has made Chamberlain one of the most influential creators of her generation, with more than 12 million subscribers on UA-cam and 15 million followers on Instagram. And her fame has led to opportunities outside social media. She has been the face of Louis Vuitton, Lancôme and Cartier, among other luxury brands that have been drawn to the Emma-verse.
    Despite living in a rarefied world of late, Chamberlain has, somehow, maintained her girl-next-door persona. Even if most of her followers will never attend fashion shows in Milan and Paris or chronicle their preparation before the famed Met Gala in New York, her authenticity is just what Gen Z craves.
    These days, she’s using that relatability-along with her massive following-to scale her startup, Chamberlain Coffee. Meet the creator who’s full of beans.
    Read the full story on Forbes:
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    0:00 Introduction
    0:36 Emma Chamberlain’s Non-Traditional Career Path
    2:06 Emma’s UA-cam Evolution
    4:45 The Different Eras of Emma Chamberlain
    6:40 Emma’s Return to UA-cam
    8:54 The Business of Emma Chamberlain
    10:45 Behind the Brand Partnerships
    12:51 The Genesis of Chamberlain Coffee
    14:33 Building the Chamberlain Coffee Team
    17:14 Chamberlain Coffee’s Retail Future
    19:31 What’s Ahead for Chamberlain Coffee
    21:35 Emma’s Advice to Her Younger Self
    23:49 What Most People Don’t Know About Emma Chamberlain
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 285

  • @peachxblue
    @peachxblue Місяць тому +908

    Emma’s outfit is giving the “business” outfit she used to wear in her very first UA-cam spon con ads :D

    • @1783W
      @1783W Місяць тому +3

      I totally forgot about that haha

    • @cherilynsing7280
      @cherilynsing7280 Місяць тому +1

      its giving Candace Ian from mean girls

    • @tariq_al_fahim170
      @tariq_al_fahim170 Місяць тому +2

      Those were hilarious, miss that

  • @666oddess
    @666oddess Місяць тому +310

    This is a very smart move on her part because as gen z grows into full adulthood they will reach for chamberlain coffee rather than nespresso or Folgers

    • @jramsey9690
      @jramsey9690 Місяць тому +5

      Doubtful. Her attention span isn’t long enough.

    • @SweetPotato3507
      @SweetPotato3507 Місяць тому +2

      @@jramsey9690?

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Місяць тому +2

      Too bad it's gross

    • @666oddess
      @666oddess Місяць тому +1

      @@harpazoseason no cause I tried the oat milk vanilla canned drink and it tasted something along the lines of gasoline

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Місяць тому

      @@666oddess exactly 💯

  • @Bri-wy1ww
    @Bri-wy1ww Місяць тому +128

    You can tell the interviewer did her research and was genuinely interested. Loved this!!

  • @Olya0907
    @Olya0907 Місяць тому +744

    I appreciate the interviewer! Professional and nice

    • @chriswilfrid
      @chriswilfrid Місяць тому +2

      They both pretty ❤

    • @trackmaster232
      @trackmaster232 Місяць тому +43

      It's like she's on a high school interview assignment. Very sweet

    • @KatieCarolan
      @KatieCarolan Місяць тому +4

      her MUA really did her dirty though (literally lol)

    • @Charltoncorey
      @Charltoncorey 17 днів тому +2

      not very much of a conversation though. felt like she was awkwardly listening. or maybe just too much blush. idk. I feel the interviewer is nervous or not matching Emmas energy, at the end she said thanks for taking the time to chat but it didn't feel chatty, it felt like 21 questions lol

  • @christianarvin
    @christianarvin Місяць тому +474

    im so proud of her omg

  • @arlesbarkly
    @arlesbarkly Місяць тому +237

    emma's clearly a very rare kind of person. a truly inspiring role model. hearing her speak is a gift. anyone who doesn't like her is missing out!

  • @jujubesville
    @jujubesville Місяць тому +590

    I love how they kept showing clips of her rolling on the ground 🤣

    • @destinymaymeek
      @destinymaymeek Місяць тому

      do u know what video thats from?

    • @nuve9190
      @nuve9190 Місяць тому +1

      😂

    • @holisticmaya
      @holisticmaya Місяць тому +1

      LOL

    • @lilianavasquez1891
      @lilianavasquez1891 Місяць тому

      @@destinymaymeekit’s called GROM LIFE it’s on her channel posted 6 years ago (if you’re talking abt the ocean one)

  • @tavifagascon
    @tavifagascon Місяць тому +382

    Emma is No. 1 Comfort Person on the internet! 🥺

  • @taliadaymusic
    @taliadaymusic Місяць тому +38

    Emma in the suit just killed me. We all know she was laughing when she picked this out and then called it iconic. I ADORE HER.

  • @Haileyyyoung
    @Haileyyyoung Місяць тому +150

    She is the most genuine and authentic person on the youtube world tbh. So proud of her as if she is my daughter(im 25 lol) love her wholesome personality❤❤

  • @lekya22
    @lekya22 Місяць тому +145

    This was prolly the best interview I've seen. She asked very interesting questions that we as viewers would want to know and Emma's answers were transparent!

    • @cassandrafarquhar7354
      @cassandrafarquhar7354 Місяць тому +3

      Watch her on hot ones. That is the best interview. Sean matches his guests energy and it makes it so enjoyable to watch

    • @lekya22
      @lekya22 Місяць тому

      @@cassandrafarquhar7354 I have watched her on hot ones. I think she was on there twice now but I definitely liked the questions being asked here more!

  • @manwol8718
    @manwol8718 Місяць тому +120

    shes only 22?!! 😮 she speaks so matureee

    • @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia
      @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia Місяць тому

      😁

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Місяць тому +2

      Literally thought she was thirty

    • @AllaboutTheCalm478
      @AllaboutTheCalm478 27 днів тому +1

      she reads books that helps

    • @maryclark6661
      @maryclark6661 26 днів тому +2

      Plus she’s accomplished sooo much at such a young age. I mean she owns a large and legitimate business not just a collar with a business but an actual consumable product that she helped create and build. She didn’t just slap her name on something, and her passion for business will help her go far in her career. Many people even older adults find the minute, nitty, gritty details boring and often just gloss over them or put them on someone else.

    • @wendythebaker
      @wendythebaker 14 днів тому

      I forget every time

  • @ose5226
    @ose5226 Місяць тому +32

    I love how serious these questions are, not fluff. I love to see Emma growing and evolving.

  • @marshlong
    @marshlong Місяць тому +78

    Slayed the interview like a boss

  • @StrikerKiki
    @StrikerKiki Місяць тому +90

    Forbes, Emma is a gem that inspires us all. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lalewilan
    @lalewilan Місяць тому +100

    I think that is the best interview with Emma Chamberlain that is out there.

  • @kj3735
    @kj3735 Місяць тому +22

    I absolutely loved this interview. I love how Emma is growing up and discovering what her current passions are. She expresses in the very end how she doesn’t know where this love of business has come from. And everything in her life is the opposite. I think, as a UA-cam creator starting out, it was all creativity. It was art. She got to play and be herself & she was a kid. She has smart parents, and a team around her. Because she really understood the business aspect of UA-cam and then catapulted that into Chamberlain coffee. It’s almost as if she went to “Street” business school. Instead of sitting in a classroom. She definitely experienced it in real life and she is probably gonna be more successful because she didn’t learn it from a textbook. She’s a very smart woman. I like how she’s collaborated with young businesswoman. I pray she is successful and continues to pay it forward. Great job Emma 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☕️

  • @elifcantemuroglu177
    @elifcantemuroglu177 Місяць тому +18

    I hope she will direct or produce some sort of document or movie or something, ı like how she edits simple videos and turns them kind of an art scene

  • @charliedimanche3851
    @charliedimanche3851 Місяць тому +50

    Excellent interview. Shout out Alex York for a truly interesting interview.

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes4858 24 дні тому +3

    I’m 70 and I love her channel. I know she works hard and had great support from her parents. I hope she has an incredible life and stays grounded.

  • @McMiller4Ever
    @McMiller4Ever Місяць тому +6

    Emma is such a great model for the current generations. I'm 26 & hope all women and girls see her as an absolute Icon. She got it right with how she handled her transition into adulthood and now she is gonna have sooooo much success. Home girl deserves it all.
    Also her outfit is giving director vibes, along with her current favor to long form videos - I have no complaints.
    Keep bossin Miss Chamberlain 💅🏻

  • @ceciliawalker3221
    @ceciliawalker3221 Місяць тому +106

    why did no one straighten her bowtie sos

    • @Jlightb
      @Jlightb Місяць тому +12

      lol it’s cute tho

    • @babandeeprathore
      @babandeeprathore Місяць тому +19

      maybe that's the look she's going for

    • @OlaNessa
      @OlaNessa Місяць тому +2

      Por que nem tudo na vida precisa ser “perfeito” e talvez a gravata represente a personalidade dela. 🤗

  • @kaitlyngoodwin825
    @kaitlyngoodwin825 Місяць тому +6

    i’m so proud of emma, her pipeline is honestly so fascinating and inspiring.

  • @sofiasabbag9798
    @sofiasabbag9798 Місяць тому +2

    Nunca tinha visto ela falando das decisões “de empresa” que ela tomou no Chamberlain Coffe… AMEI

  • @kaitlyngoodwin825
    @kaitlyngoodwin825 Місяць тому +6

    Also i love how involved emma is in her company 😊 she’s so wise

  • @pjdava
    @pjdava Місяць тому +40

    Forbes, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!

  • @AlyssaTaylorBoo
    @AlyssaTaylorBoo Місяць тому +6

    I love seeing Emma’s business side but I am a little confused about people saying this is the best interview ever. Seems like they were on a bit of a time crunch - as I felt like there was no flowing banter at all or any chemistry really between the two. The “definitely and - “ onto the next question for every single question just always feels a bit uncomfortable. Maybe just nerves and time strains! But it did feel slightly too stale for how Emma likes to do things - even if she is presenting her mature business side.

  • @mid_evilSulSul
    @mid_evilSulSul Місяць тому +8

    So much foreshadowing and a bit of teasing here for new upcoming amazing content from Emma. Our girl IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

  • @vikiehr5563
    @vikiehr5563 Місяць тому +21

    The journey from UA-cam to building her own coffee brand is truly impressive. ☺

  • @aimeetiare
    @aimeetiare Місяць тому +6

    All round great interview!

  • @destinymaymeek
    @destinymaymeek Місяць тому +3

    so proud of how far shes come 🥹 i’m so excited for her to post again

  • @Firefly755
    @Firefly755 Місяць тому +6

    Stunning interview. So poised and professional

  • @Bri-ry2ot
    @Bri-ry2ot Місяць тому +5

    I found it interesting how she said she is more aesthetically driven now than she was when she was a kid, I think i just realized that can hold me back sometimes. I worry and fuss too much over aesthetic and it limits the amount of content im producing in the world lol

  • @khinthirikyaw3993
    @khinthirikyaw3993 28 днів тому +1

    Her dad is very supportive. I love that. Being yourself is the main important thing

  • @MrRataPamPam
    @MrRataPamPam Місяць тому +6

    Emma! We’re ready for you to come back to UA-cam! We miss you ❤

  • @barialtow7892
    @barialtow7892 Місяць тому +3

    That was hands down the best interview with Emma I've ever seen

  • @celestialynx
    @celestialynx Місяць тому +3

    It is a pity that the company is completely neglected on the European market. Half of the regular products are missing, seasonal or new products are completely absent or only a few limited items are available. Customer service is non-existent - I asked about the availability of my favourite coffee twice and never got an answer.

  • @giveupndie4559
    @giveupndie4559 26 днів тому +1

    the questions are amazing

  • @coltonxcx
    @coltonxcx Місяць тому +1

    This was such a great interview! Love Emma

  • @whatwouldracheldo
    @whatwouldracheldo Місяць тому

    I really admire ppl who are good in communicate things. Really love the way Emma explains her milestones. Very clear and well structured

  • @congomis31
    @congomis31 Місяць тому +8

    I have never seen this person before, but its so interesting to watch americans have a conversation. Its so different from a normal relaxed conversation in Denmark. It must be very strenous to have to speak like this. Very facinating.

    • @OlaNessa
      @OlaNessa Місяць тому

      Qual seria a maior diferente? A energia?

    • @KazakDax
      @KazakDax Місяць тому +5

      This is a structured interview. It's not a good representation of a relaxed conversation between Americans.

    • @pedalrageMC
      @pedalrageMC Місяць тому +3

      why would this be a normal conversation, it’s an interview

  • @adam.allan.
    @adam.allan. Місяць тому +2

    Emma puts so much care and effort into what she is passionate about and it’s INSPIRING.

  • @zl2071
    @zl2071 Місяць тому

    We miss your videos, Emma! It’s such a treat when you post. Excited for more great videos!

  • @emmachampagne8309
    @emmachampagne8309 Місяць тому

    she is the sweetest soul, she also got leader personality you can feel the gaze thru the screen

  • @tara1638
    @tara1638 8 днів тому

    Emma please do more decaf blend for cold brew and def do a coffee alternative. My fav is dandy blend!❤

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 Місяць тому +8

    SO PROUD OF HER!

  • @tylerrichards5457
    @tylerrichards5457 Місяць тому +3

    AMAZING VIDEO!! Love her

  • @amandalynnsmith832
    @amandalynnsmith832 24 дні тому

    This was such an excellent interview. Very thoughtful and thought provoking. 🙏 cool to be an adult now watching Forbes about the same person you grew up watching on UA-cam.

  • @CarolEscher
    @CarolEscher Місяць тому +2

    Love Emma and all her contents! Wishing her always the greatest success

  • @vitajanas
    @vitajanas Місяць тому +7

    She has grown into such a beautiful, authentic, smart woman. I smile when I watch her and love that we as viewers have been able to witness her journey. Her online presence is my reality TV 🫶

  • @zuziakramarz4378
    @zuziakramarz4378 25 днів тому

    such an inspiration! loved the interview

  • @GemStar79
    @GemStar79 Місяць тому +4

    Always interesting and inspiring. I love how you had the guts to just go do it. I knew Emma, you’re definitely one to watch and see what’s happening next! Keep bringing it 🎉

  • @tori4193
    @tori4193 Місяць тому

    great questions! nice to learn more about the behind the scenes of chamberlain coffee

  • @hyleighrenee
    @hyleighrenee Місяць тому +2

    I’m so happy she’s loving youtube again 🥺 I love emma so much!!

  • @despoina1543
    @despoina1543 Місяць тому +2

    Great interview 🎉❤

  • @jasminem0602
    @jasminem0602 Місяць тому +1

    Gosh I love her so much!

  • @christianviiperi
    @christianviiperi Місяць тому +1

    You just know Emma would be your best friend just by watching this. Great job Forbes!

  • @yoalirdz118
    @yoalirdz118 Місяць тому +5

    I loved this interview! I truly do appreciate conversational reporters, you could really hear how comfortable Emma was and it made her personality shine. ❤️Kudos to you Forbes!!

  • @maggiefess9126
    @maggiefess9126 Місяць тому +2

    I prefer dark chocolate & coffee that is less sweet. I really enjoyed her premade latte. Mr Beast talks about how he wanted to make the first flavor of Festables chocolate dark chocolate because that’s what he likes, but he realized that a larger majority of the population prefers milk chocolate so that’s what he went with. It’s so challenging running a business where you want to make everyone happy, but everyone has different preferences so it becomes nearly impossible. If you’re giving it your best, thats all you can do.

  • @jmann81
    @jmann81 Місяць тому +2

    I loved her last hour long video, and to hear she wants to create more of that length really makes me happy! UA-cam will be waiting for you Emma!

    • @jstanders6973
      @jstanders6973 Місяць тому

      Aww I hope so, would make me happy too 🌹

  • @Deniz_797
    @Deniz_797 Місяць тому

    i just love emma everything about her is just so genuine

  • @TheFireTarot
    @TheFireTarot Місяць тому

    Great interview!

  • @ceve6931
    @ceve6931 24 дні тому +1

    Emma is so clever. I respect her even she is just 22. So interesting and inspiring interview I've ever seen.

  • @Deniz_797
    @Deniz_797 Місяць тому

    i love emma everything about her is just so genuine

  • @RomneyRanjo
    @RomneyRanjo Місяць тому +2

    Such an inspiration ❤❤

  • @suelyons531
    @suelyons531 Місяць тому +1

    She is authentic which is why younger viewers love her. I'm not surprised by her incredible success.

  • @aleksivuorilahti6045
    @aleksivuorilahti6045 Місяць тому

    Emma is great! Interviewer is great!

  • @jujubesville
    @jujubesville Місяць тому +3

    I love Emma ! She inspired me to start my UA-cam channel 😌

  • @arcadia8354
    @arcadia8354 25 днів тому

    great interview

  • @sarahethel1624
    @sarahethel1624 Місяць тому

    I love the girl that interviewed her… very relatable ❤

  • @yusurisolano
    @yusurisolano Місяць тому +1

    So proud of my girrrrlllll 🌟huge inspiratiooooon!!!!🫶🫶🫶🫶✨

  • @heyitzlicha1092
    @heyitzlicha1092 Місяць тому +2

    Loved this interview. Great questions!

  • @valeriaromero8736
    @valeriaromero8736 Місяць тому +1

    So proud of here🩷

  • @rikkevoss
    @rikkevoss 26 днів тому

    The interviewer did such a fantastic job ❤

  • @judithgammonssssss
    @judithgammonssssss Місяць тому

    So inspiring!!

  • @elisazouza
    @elisazouza Місяць тому

    have been watching her since 2017 since the dollar tree video until now so proud of her!
    also her coffee is great

  • @kc3074
    @kc3074 Місяць тому

    Wise beyond her years, and very self aware! Emma deserves every good thing that comes her way because she has such a great work ethic!

  • @SwampGem
    @SwampGem Місяць тому +1

    who did her lips? I'm thinking of blurred lines.

  • @irisvdb90
    @irisvdb90 22 дні тому

    She looks absolutely amazing in Thom Browne😘

  • @maureenmcandrew8889
    @maureenmcandrew8889 Місяць тому +7

    She looks more and more like timmy chal everyday 😂

  • @ChiefUSA
    @ChiefUSA Місяць тому

    Platform, Projects, Podcast. The “P’s” have it for Emma. Good for her!

  • @TheKittyGirl
    @TheKittyGirl Місяць тому

    This is making me very very emotional. I’m so proud of you.

  • @thrifthaula5118
    @thrifthaula5118 Місяць тому +1

    I love Emma Chamberlain!💕💕💕

  • @emmaweeks2461
    @emmaweeks2461 Місяць тому

    What a talented young woman. Smart cookie alert. Love you always Emma

  • @elainamariejewelry
    @elainamariejewelry Місяць тому +13

    janis ian at prom slay

  • @Crazylenibaby98
    @Crazylenibaby98 Місяць тому +3

    I swear I thought it was Timothée Chalamet when I saw the thumbnail!!

  • @jessicaisabella5969
    @jessicaisabella5969 Місяць тому +1

    I did want her to say something more personal in that las question

  • @saku.544
    @saku.544 Місяць тому +15

    "co" Founder ? Who's the other founder ?

  • @AudreyPoat
    @AudreyPoat Місяць тому +1

    i needed to see this

  • @nataliabroadbent2163
    @nataliabroadbent2163 Місяць тому

    Iconic look from Emma

  • @gabrielieuzebio7539
    @gabrielieuzebio7539 Місяць тому

    when I watching her i fell like she an old friend of mine or maybe a cousin i really like her

  • @TheLadygrl
    @TheLadygrl 26 днів тому

    This is a great interview. I would disagree with her last point that she doesn’t have the personality of businesswoman. I work in investment banking and our biggest sharks have 2 distinct sides. One side sends dumb memes in lighthearted email chains, the other gets it DONE. She also possesses this duality. The way she speaks about her product and the Retail experience comes from passion and a deep knowledge of all facets of her business. She presents her information in a compelling and interesting way. Love to see it.

  • @vvvlllddd
    @vvvlllddd Місяць тому

    Great questions :)

  • @Hawthorneheights888
    @Hawthorneheights888 26 днів тому

    Emma’s all grown up. The journey is rad

  • @Adreenarizal
    @Adreenarizal Місяць тому

    i love the crooked bow tie

  • @sentilemlaakholari
    @sentilemlaakholari Місяць тому

    Fav person 🤎 Emma Chamberlain so proud

  • @beatrizdiogo94
    @beatrizdiogo94 Місяць тому

    I can feel the anxiety of the intervier, she was so professional. She's got some spark going on!

  • @RepentOrBurn
    @RepentOrBurn Місяць тому

    So proud of you Emma ❤

  • @ChinaGerona
    @ChinaGerona Місяць тому

    so so so proud of you Emma!!!!

  • @thomasdanielince
    @thomasdanielince 12 днів тому

    Emma Chamberlain x Urban Outfitters would be cool, either a clothing collection or homeware...