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

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
  • When Emma Chamberlain started her RUclips 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 RUclips 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 RUclips 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 RUclips Evolution
    4:45 The Different Eras of Emma Chamberlain
    6:40 Emma’s Return to RUclips
    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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Комментарии • 288

  • @peachxblue
    @peachxblue 2 месяца назад +935

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

    • @1783W
      @1783W Месяц назад +3

      I totally forgot about that haha

    • @cherilynsing7280
      @cherilynsing7280 Месяц назад +1

      its giving Candace Ian from mean girls

    • @tariq_al_fahim170
      @tariq_al_fahim170 Месяц назад +2

      Those were hilarious, miss that

  • @666oddess
    @666oddess 2 месяца назад +328

    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 Месяц назад +5

      Doubtful. Her attention span isn’t long enough.

    • @SweetPotato3507
      @SweetPotato3507 Месяц назад +2

      @@jramsey9690?

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Месяц назад +2

      Too bad it's gross

    • @666oddess
      @666oddess Месяц назад +1

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

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Месяц назад

      @@666oddess exactly 💯

  • @Bri-wy1ww
    @Bri-wy1ww Месяц назад +151

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

  • @christianarvin
    @christianarvin 2 месяца назад +484

    im so proud of her omg

  • @Olya0907
    @Olya0907 2 месяца назад +757

    I appreciate the interviewer! Professional and nice

    • @chriswilfrid
      @chriswilfrid 2 месяца назад +3

      They both pretty ❤

    • @trackmaster232
      @trackmaster232 2 месяца назад +45

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

    • @KatieCarolan
      @KatieCarolan Месяц назад +4

      her MUA really did her dirty though (literally lol)

    • @Charltoncorey
      @Charltoncorey Месяц назад +4

      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

  • @taliadaymusic
    @taliadaymusic Месяц назад +49

    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.

  • @arlesbarkly
    @arlesbarkly 2 месяца назад +240

    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 2 месяца назад +601

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

    • @destinymaymeek
      @destinymaymeek 2 месяца назад

      do u know what video thats from?

    • @nuve9190
      @nuve9190 2 месяца назад +1

      😂

    • @holisticmaya
      @holisticmaya Месяц назад +1

      LOL

    • @lilianavasquez1891
      @lilianavasquez1891 Месяц назад

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

  • @tavifagascon
    @tavifagascon 2 месяца назад +390

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

    • @tavifagascon
      @tavifagascon 2 месяца назад +7

      * so happy of all her success!

    • @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia
      @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia Месяц назад +1

      😎

    • @annlatham
      @annlatham Месяц назад +2

      Farts and all 😂

    • @tavifagascon
      @tavifagascon Месяц назад +1

      @@annlatham well, everyone has their statement pieces ahahah don’t forget about the burps

  • @manwol8718
    @manwol8718 2 месяца назад +124

    shes only 22?!! 😮 she speaks so matureee

    • @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia
      @TheDarkHorseOfSocialMedia Месяц назад

      😁

    • @harpazoseason
      @harpazoseason Месяц назад +3

      Literally thought she was thirty

    • @AllaboutTheCalm478
      @AllaboutTheCalm478 Месяц назад +2

      she reads books that helps

    • @maryclark6661
      @maryclark6661 Месяц назад +3

      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 Месяц назад

      I forget every time

  • @lekya22
    @lekya22 2 месяца назад +153

    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 Месяц назад +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 Месяц назад

      @@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!

  • @Haileyyyoung
    @Haileyyyoung 2 месяца назад +151

    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❤❤

  • @ose5226
    @ose5226 Месяц назад +33

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

  • @marshlong
    @marshlong 2 месяца назад +79

    Slayed the interview like a boss

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes4858 Месяц назад +7

    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.

  • @StrikerKiki
    @StrikerKiki 2 месяца назад +91

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

  • @elifcantemuroglu177
    @elifcantemuroglu177 Месяц назад +20

    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

  • @kj3735
    @kj3735 2 месяца назад +24

    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 RUclips 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 RUclips 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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☕️

  • @lalewilan
    @lalewilan 2 месяца назад +100

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

  • @ceciliawalker3221
    @ceciliawalker3221 2 месяца назад +106

    why did no one straighten her bowtie sos

    • @Jlightb
      @Jlightb 2 месяца назад +12

      lol it’s cute tho

    • @babandeeprathore
      @babandeeprathore 2 месяца назад +19

      maybe that's the look she's going for

    • @OlaNessa
      @OlaNessa Месяц назад +2

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

  • @charliedimanche3851
    @charliedimanche3851 2 месяца назад +50

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

  • @kaitlyngoodwin825
    @kaitlyngoodwin825 2 месяца назад +6

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

  • @kaitlyngoodwin825
    @kaitlyngoodwin825 2 месяца назад +6

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

  • @McMiller4Ever
    @McMiller4Ever Месяц назад +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 💅🏻

  • @pjdava
    @pjdava 2 месяца назад +40

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

  • @aimeetiare
    @aimeetiare 2 месяца назад +6

    All round great interview!

  • @sofiasabbag9798
    @sofiasabbag9798 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @destinymaymeek
    @destinymaymeek 2 месяца назад +4

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

  • @AlyssaTaylorBoo
    @AlyssaTaylorBoo Месяц назад +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.

  • @barialtow7892
    @barialtow7892 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @giveupndie4559
    @giveupndie4559 Месяц назад +1

    the questions are amazing

  • @khinthirikyaw3993
    @khinthirikyaw3993 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @Firefly755
    @Firefly755 2 месяца назад +6

    Stunning interview. So poised and professional

  • @Bri-ry2ot
    @Bri-ry2ot 2 месяца назад +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

  • @MrRataPamPam
    @MrRataPamPam 2 месяца назад +6

    Emma! We’re ready for you to come back to RUclips! We miss you ❤

  • @adam.allan.
    @adam.allan. 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @coltonxcx
    @coltonxcx 2 месяца назад +1

    This was such a great interview! Love Emma

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 месяца назад +9

    SO PROUD OF HER!

  • @celestialynx
    @celestialynx Месяц назад +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.

  • @mid_evilSulSul
    @mid_evilSulSul Месяц назад +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

  • @emmachampagne8309
    @emmachampagne8309 Месяц назад

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

  • @tara1638
    @tara1638 29 дней назад

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

  • @zl2071
    @zl2071 Месяц назад

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

  • @vikiehr5563
    @vikiehr5563 2 месяца назад +21

    The journey from RUclips to building her own coffee brand is truly impressive. ☺

  • @whatwouldracheldo
    @whatwouldracheldo Месяц назад

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

  • @zuziakramarz4378
    @zuziakramarz4378 Месяц назад

    such an inspiration! loved the interview

  • @hyleighrenee
    @hyleighrenee 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @christianviiperi
    @christianviiperi 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @tylerrichards5457
    @tylerrichards5457 2 месяца назад +3

    AMAZING VIDEO!! Love her

  • @jasminem0602
    @jasminem0602 Месяц назад +1

    Gosh I love her so much!

  • @despoina1543
    @despoina1543 2 месяца назад +2

    Great interview 🎉❤

  • @tori4193
    @tori4193 2 месяца назад

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

  • @CarolEscher
    @CarolEscher 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @congomis31
    @congomis31 Месяц назад +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 Месяц назад

      Qual seria a maior diferente? A energia?

    • @KazakDax
      @KazakDax Месяц назад +5

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

    • @pedalrageMC
      @pedalrageMC Месяц назад +3

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

  • @amandalynnsmith832
    @amandalynnsmith832 Месяц назад

    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 RUclips.

  • @rikkevoss
    @rikkevoss Месяц назад

    The interviewer did such a fantastic job ❤

  • @Deniz_797
    @Deniz_797 Месяц назад

    i just love emma everything about her is just so genuine

  • @TheFireTarot
    @TheFireTarot Месяц назад

    Great interview!

  • @ceve6931
    @ceve6931 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @sarahethel1624
    @sarahethel1624 Месяц назад

    I love the girl that interviewed her… very relatable ❤

  • @Deniz_797
    @Deniz_797 Месяц назад

    i love emma everything about her is just so genuine

  • @aleksivuorilahti6045
    @aleksivuorilahti6045 Месяц назад

    Emma is great! Interviewer is great!

  • @RomneyRanjo
    @RomneyRanjo Месяц назад +2

    Such an inspiration ❤❤

  • @GemStar79
    @GemStar79 2 месяца назад +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 🎉

  • @maggiefess9126
    @maggiefess9126 Месяц назад +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.

  • @valeriaromero8736
    @valeriaromero8736 2 месяца назад +1

    So proud of here🩷

  • @jmann81
    @jmann81 Месяц назад +2

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

    • @jstanders6973
      @jstanders6973 Месяц назад

      Aww I hope so, would make me happy too 🌹

  • @arcadia8354
    @arcadia8354 Месяц назад

    great interview

  • @suelyons531
    @suelyons531 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @jujubesville
    @jujubesville 2 месяца назад +3

    I love Emma ! She inspired me to start my RUclips channel 😌

  • @yusurisolano
    @yusurisolano 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @ChiefUSA
    @ChiefUSA Месяц назад

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

  • @thomasdanielince
    @thomasdanielince Месяц назад

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

  • @nataliabroadbent2163
    @nataliabroadbent2163 2 месяца назад

    Iconic look from Emma

  • @SwampGem
    @SwampGem 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @elisazouza
    @elisazouza 2 месяца назад

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

  • @kc3074
    @kc3074 Месяц назад

    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!

  • @vitajanas
    @vitajanas 2 месяца назад +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 🫶

  • @yoalirdz118
    @yoalirdz118 2 месяца назад +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!!

  • @TheKittyGirl
    @TheKittyGirl Месяц назад

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

  • @heyitzlicha1092
    @heyitzlicha1092 Месяц назад +2

    Loved this interview. Great questions!

  • @Crazylenibaby98
    @Crazylenibaby98 Месяц назад +3

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

  • @Adreenarizal
    @Adreenarizal Месяц назад

    i love the crooked bow tie

  • @thrifthaula5118
    @thrifthaula5118 2 месяца назад +1

    I love Emma Chamberlain!💕💕💕

  • @TheLadygrl
    @TheLadygrl Месяц назад

    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.

  • @Hawthorneheights888
    @Hawthorneheights888 Месяц назад

    Emma’s all grown up. The journey is rad

  • @emmaweeks2461
    @emmaweeks2461 Месяц назад

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

  • @judithgammonssssss
    @judithgammonssssss 2 месяца назад

    So inspiring!!

  • @sentilemlaakholari
    @sentilemlaakholari 2 месяца назад

    Fav person 🤎 Emma Chamberlain so proud

  • @beatriz.8.
    @beatriz.8. Месяц назад

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

  • @irisvdb90
    @irisvdb90 Месяц назад

    She looks absolutely amazing in Thom Browne😘

  • @maureenmcandrew8889
    @maureenmcandrew8889 2 месяца назад +7

    She looks more and more like timmy chal everyday 😂

  • @nennabernice
    @nennabernice Месяц назад

    I love how Emma is able to tell us that the change of edit in her videos is her growing up herself. I definitely feel like her not continuing to thrive in the education system is playing a big part in her life. Many of our lives as well. I believe the education system definitely teaches humans to mature and somewhat know how the world is changing. And I’m glad she had enough motivation to change by herself and to become more of an adult. (Btw I’m not hating on her bc she didn’t want to continue her education lol)

  • @barbart_
    @barbart_ Месяц назад +2

    you would think at Forbes the cameraman is able to shoot straight with the camera..

  • @AdumbWillSun
    @AdumbWillSun Месяц назад

    she’s so smart and people don’t give her enough credit

  • @denarendall
    @denarendall 16 дней назад

    I love Emma so much! She has built such an incredible career but always manages to stay grounded and relatable. She truly feels like my long term best friend and I’m so proud of her! 🥹

  • @saku.544
    @saku.544 2 месяца назад +15

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

  • @AudreyAnnaPoat
    @AudreyAnnaPoat 2 месяца назад +1

    i needed to see this

  • @RepentOrBurn
    @RepentOrBurn Месяц назад

    So proud of you Emma ❤

  • @lilimcnett9405
    @lilimcnett9405 Месяц назад

    I really understand why everyone loves her, she can just talk and it makes you feel like you’re on the living room couch with her. Emma is just great.