Starting a business can be scary, especially when you step outside a successful career for the unknowns of entrepreneurship. That's exactly what Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow did when she founded the lifestyle brand Goop.

What started as a simple newsletter in 2008 grew into an industry-leading wellness operation and a source for unique, innovative approaches to health. Goop exists to enrich its customers just as its CEO aspires to enrich her employees' experience in the workplace.

In this episode of HR Break Room®, Paltrow discusses her company's journey and how crucial genuine employee investment is for any growing business.

Key takeaways

· Defining the crucial first steps of building your own business

· Inspiring and empowering your employees

· Understanding how employee investment benefits the company