Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

When fashion icon Ralph Lauren offered to name a signature perfume after his daughter, Dylan Lauren made a daring choice: she said no. Determined to build an empire entirely on her own, she turned a lifelong obsession with sweets into the world’s largest confectionery and lifestyle brand. In this archival favorite, the Dylan’s Candy Bar founder joins Liz to share how she defied the skeptics, sourc...

CEO of eMed, Linda Yaccarino sits down for a conversation about her career, opening up about her decision to take the helm at X, what it was like working alongside Elon Musk, and the challenges of leading the platform through a period of major change. Now, Linda shares why she's turning her attention to healthcare, teaming up with Tom Brady at eMed to expand access to GLP-1 medications and reshape...

CEO of BÉIS Adeela Hussain Johnson explores what it really takes to build a powerhouse brand alongside co-founder and actress Shay Mitchell. From a career pivot working at a successful financial planning practice to surviving Target Canada's sudden collapse mid-pregnancy, Adeela shares how calculated risks, detours and unshakeable adaptability led her to transform BÉIS into one of the most recogni...

On this special episode of Everyone Talks to Liz, Liz Claman highlights her top conversations with the Founder & Managing Partner of 8VC, venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale. She gets the inside scoop on how he went from co-founding Palantir in his twenties to funding the next generation of defense, AI, and fintech powerhouses. Plus, Liz shares a huge announcement about her brand-new Fox Business...

When Kosterina founder and CEO Katina Mountanos realized supermarket olive oil tasted flat and lacked freshness, she set out to bring authentic, high-antioxidant Greek extra virgin olive oil to American shelves. Katina explains how conventional store-bought olives are processed using harsh chemicals like lye and highlights why switching to pure, antioxidant-rich olive oil offers superior tast...

When Chef Mario Carbone set out to launch an Italian restaurant in New York City, conventional wisdom said the market was completely oversaturated with competitors. He shares how he and his co-founders turned their culinary drive into Major Food Group, a global hospitality giant with over 50 locations, world-famous Spicy Rigatoni, and a retail sauce line. Mario describes what it takes to make it i...

"Innovation is driving the global economy, but let's use these early indicators to put some sanity and boundaries on what we can do." - Bob Pragada Chairman and CEO of Jacobs Bob Pragada discusses the rapid advancements in AI and its potential risks. He emphasizes the need for regulation and ethical considerations as tech executives and "regular people" navigate the wild frontier of artificia...

How do you build a business that lasts a lifetime while making sure you do, too? Cymbiotika co-founders Shahab and Durana Elmi share the secrets behind their entrepreneurial success, from prioritizing quality over cheap production to redefining the standards for wellness products. They open up about taking risks, embracing the pain that comes with growth, and building a business rooted in pas...

As the 25th anniversary of September 11th approaches, world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind depicts how he became the architect for the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site. Born to Holocaust survivors in a Polish homeless shelter, Daniel didn't complete his first building until age 52. Yet, his vision for what he calls "memory foundations" was chosen out of 5,200 entri...

CEO of eMed Linda Yaccarino sits down for a rare, wide-ranging interview tracing her remarkable career journey—from a major first-day NBC internship mishap to scaling media empires and taking on the "purpose-driven stress test" of running Elon Musk's X. Linda explains why she ran toward the fire at Twitter, what it was really like behind closed doors with Elon Musk, and how she's now partneri...

You're invited to enjoy this Everyone Talks To Liz classic with Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, Julia Hartz. From ticketing small tech meetups and indie concerts to powering massive events like the Dalai Lama appearances, Eventbrite’s growth has been fueled by a passion for bringing people together.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California Pizza Kitchen didn't just bring the iconic BBQ pizza to the Golden State; they brought it to the entire U.S., sparking a nationwide pizza craze and changing what America puts on its crust forever. California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield shares the wild story behind starting the business. Despite a rough ride, they prevailed and built a restaurant empire. He shares how t...

Can squishy green slime cure crippling grief and build an empire? Discover how play turned rock bottom into a multi-million-dollar phenomenon. Liz revisits her conversation with former digital talent powerhouse Karen Rabinovitz. She breaks down how sensory play reignited her spark and led to co-founding the wildly popular Snoo/Slumoo Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Founder and CEO of Lunar Outpost, Justin Cyrus, shares his incredible journey from receiving the domain name LunarOutpost.com at age five to securing a massive NASA contract for the Pegasus Lunar Terrain Vehicle. He opens up about bootstrapping his startup after facing hundreds of rejections, learning from crash landings on the moon, and what it takes to build a permanent...

Can IBM survive a monumental stock drop as AI clients divert billions?  IBM CEO and chairman Arvind Krishna addresses investor fears, client spending shifts toward AI infrastructure, and the company's bold pivot to quantum computing. Arvind also reveals why tech clients deferred massive spending deals, how IBM is adapting its sales model to withstand inflation, and why he believes quantu...

It’s an absolute pharmaceutical revolution as eMed CEO Linda Yaccarino and Chief Wellness Officer, seven-time Super Bowl champion, and FOX Sports lead NFL analyst Tom Brady join the Claman Countdown to talk about democratizing affordable, FDA-approved GLP-1 access through employers. Linda highlights how eMed leverages AI and clinical support to double industry standards for patient adher...

Liz revisits her conversation with the iconic Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi who shares how she went from being the pint-sized party queen of MTV’s Jersey Shore to powerhouse mom, author, and entrepreneur. Nicole shares a behind the scenes glimpse at her iconic reality tv moments, the emotional journey to connect with her biological family in Chile and what it was like ringing the opening bell at th...

The American Dream isn't handed to you; you have to fight for it. As America hits its historic 250th milestone, Liz spotlights three individuals who built empires on pure grit. OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischman shares how she built a $230M nail polish giant. David's Bridal CEO Kelly Cook talks about why she celebrates failure. Plus, NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin reveals how he overcame a difficult child...

The hidden toxins in your drinking water could be ruining your hydration goals. Liz jumps into a crowded field with Loonen Water co-founders Clara Sieg and David Kimmel, who are taking on the big beverage companies. From the shocking revelation that aluminum cans are basically disguised plastic bags, to the wild, gritty reality of launching a national brand while navigating postpartum life, Clara...

No more sitting on hold; the future of medicine is here.  CEO and founder of Zocdoc, Oliver Kharraz, MD, shares how the innovative app got its start and is now using AI to reshape medicine. With his own medical background, Oliver explains why he and the other Zocdoc co-founders saw a definite need for this product to eliminate month-long wait times. Oliver describes how his company has revolutioni...

The founders of Lola Blankets, Will and Tommy Higham, share how they built their viral blanket brand from the bottom up following a very special, secret parting gift from their late mom. Despite having zero prior experience in the bedding industry, the brothers highlight everything from the trial-and-error science of creating their signature fabric to becoming the cozy luxury item that A-list cele...

Liz Claman is in Beaverton, Oregon, at the Nike campus for "Just Do It Day" to meet with CEO Elliot Hill. With investor pressure mounting and the World Cup days away, Elliot describes his strategy to reverse the retail giant's trajectory. Elliot discusses moving past hyper-promotional online sales, reviving growth in the critical China market, and the highly anticipated upcoming signature sneaker...

Co-founder of Fazit Beauty Aliett Buttelman shares how she and her business partner started a beauty company that became a viral sensation thanks to their glitter freckle makeup patches. She raves about the product, a waterproof, sweat-proof glitter freckle patch, and how they landed a spot on Taylor Swift's face. Aliett explains how they have expanded their business into other beauty products, co...

NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin has overcome every obstacle placed in his way. As one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, he shares why his story isn’t about his legendary success on the field, but about the incredible journey it took to get there. Curtis opens up about the childhood trauma that shaped his resilience, and the exact moments that transformed a terrified boy from the street...

Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin to discuss her storied career, from dodging gunfire in Mogadishu to wearing a flak jacket while pregnant in Jerusalem.  Jennifer shares gripping stories of the "Bang Bang Club" in South Africa, the harrowing kidnapping of her colleagues, and why she believes the press is currently facing an unprecedented "controlled environment" at th...