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Jennifer Drummond is a woman of many titles!  She’s a mom of seven, an entrepreneur, the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents and today, she’s a guest on the podcast. Jenn joins Liz to share how she took life's greatest challenges and turned them into incredible success. She details the catastrophic car accident that left her fighting for...

This week, Liz revisits her conversation with twin brothers and Hosts of the HGTV show Buy It or Build It, Calvin and Chris Lamont to talk about their journey from college football, to running a janitorial company, and ultimately their current careers in real estate. Calvin and Chris share stories from their time playing football for Lehigh University, their move to Texas during the recession to p...

On this episode, Liz sits down with CEO of hair care company Olaplex, JuE Wong to discuss how she started her career as a commodities trader and rose to the top of the haircare industry. JuE shares the challenges she faced trying to raise her children while also trying to grow in the business world. JuE later reveals how she overcame instances of harassment in the workplace, the death of her husba...

CEO of the Austin-based jewelry and accessories brand “Kendra Scott,” Tom Nolan joins Liz to discuss how he discovered his passion in the fashion industry.    As a former two-sport college athlete on a full scholarship, Tom shares the challenges he faced growing up in a low-income family and how he networked his way to landing executive-level positions at multiple corporate giants. Plus, he remind...

Two words: no excuses. While serving in Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Sergeant Kirstie Ennis was severely injured in a helicopter crash, resulting in the amputation of her left leg. Amid a grueling recovery process, Kirstie accepted her fate and kept going no matter what. She joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how she struggled mentally to overcome this horrific hardship, eventually turned her life ar...

Today’s guest not only lived in a city riddled with murders, but drew on his experience to become a playwright, screenwriter, and an Oscar nominated actor. Bronx native, Chazz Palminteri wrote and starred in A Bronx Tale, a Hollywood classic that chronicles the life of residents living in a turbulent neighborhood in the Bronx.   Chazz joins Liz to discuss how he overcame witnessing a murder as a c...

Liz is joined by the Founder and CEO of The RealReal, Julie Wainwright as they discuss what sparked the inspiration for the company and how the business was able to become a near-instant success. Plus, they talk about Julie’s new business, Ahara, and how she hopes it will change the way the public views nutrition and health. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In 2020, the CDC reported that Cancer was the second leading cause of death after heart disease, in the United States. While treatment therapies have advanced over the years, they're only as good as the tests that first detect the cancer.    Ashish Tripathi is the founder of Tzar Labs, a molecular diagnostic company that's invented a new test that detects 25 different types of cancers before the t...

Everyone has had a dream about getting into the world of "show biz," and for Josh Johnson that dream came true. Stand-up Comic & Emmy-nominated Writer at The Daily Show Josh Johnson joins Liz to explain how he went from being a kid growing up in poverty-stricken, rural Louisiana to a writer for late night television.   Josh explains how he has turned his own life tragedy into comedy, describing hi...

Chris Riccobono is the Cofounder of UNTUCKit, a shirt company that is dedicated to combining casual and professional men's dress shirts that can be styled untucked! He joins Liz Claman to share how his vision of comfortable, stylish clothing came to life. Chris shares the various challenges he faced when kickstarting his business and details how he pushed the envelope with his marketing that chang...

Ron Holt was a young man with a dream when he was working in a chemical laboratory outside Atlanta with sights on starting his own company. Liz sits down with Two Maids & A Mop Founder Ron Holt, to discuss the sacrifices he had to make to fulfill his entrepreneurial dreams and details the odd jobs he worked to save money for his first business.   Later, Ron talks about his new business Pink Zebra...

Devon Still makes no excuses. After overcoming a childhood of poverty, multiple major sports-related injuries throughout college, and his child's battle with cancer, the former NFL Defensive End joins Liz Claman to discuss how he continued to fight on.   Devon details how he managed to overcome each obstacle thrown his way, relying heavily on his faith when his daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 ...

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.   Tik-Toker Kat Stickler joins Liz Claman to share how she persevered through a very public divorce, leaving her as a young, unemployed mother of a toddler.   Kat explains how she used Tik Tok to not only build her brand and gain just under 10 million followers, but also to financially support her daughter and open an authentic conversation on conqu...

What is the true secret to success? Co-founder of the business financial management platform, HoneyBook & Co-founder and CEO of child-care planning app Kinside, Shadiah Sigala explains what motivated her to start not one, but two successful businesses. Shadiah details the challenges she faced as a first-generation immigrant from Mexico. She later shares her philosophy for life, that nothing is abo...

This week, Liz revisits a conversation with the CEO of the yogurt brand 16 Handles, Neil Hershman to discuss his career pivot transition from an astrophysicist to a business owner. Neil reflects on his career journey from before getting into the frozen yogurt business, to striving to survive through the pandemic and finally becoming the CEO. Later, he describes his determination and faith to pursu...

On this episode, Liz sits down with the Chairman and CEO of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley to discuss how his company is changing the lives of blind and visually impaired people across the world.   Mike explains how his free app helps blind and low vision people tackle day to day challenges, using artificial intelligence. He also shares his gratitude for the 6.3 million volunteers that test the app and...

This week, Liz sits down with Co-founder & Co-CEO of Warby Parker, Dave Gilboa to discuss how he and a small group of friends launched their hugely successful retail glasses company, despite fierce criticism. Dave reveals the inspiration behind his idea for the company, the process of establishing Warby Parker, and the stumbling blocks he and his team encountered getting off the ground. Later, he...

On this episode, Liz is joined by the Founder of Greycroft and Co-Founder & Chairman of Primetime Partners, Alan Patricof as they discuss his upbringing in New York City raised by immigrant parents, and his first job selling newspapers on the streets of New York.   Alan reminisces on how he worked his way into the world of business and the early days of venture capitalism. Later, Alan shares what...

This week, Liz sits down with Justin & Taylor Norris of the Low Impact Training (LIT) Method to discuss their new approach to fitness. Justin and Taylor share how their own athletic injuries formulated a foundation for them to form a fitness company focused on low impact training designed to build bodies, not break them. They note their rapid growth over only a few years, including starting a 'LIT...

This week, Liz sits down with risk management analyst and Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, Chris Whalen to discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the eerie familiarity with the 2008 financial crisis. Chris reflects on how the FDIC and the Federal Reserve are responding to the collapse and offers advice for investors who are anxious about the future of the economy. Later, Chris and Liz...

This week, Liz sits down with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage.    Sabrina reveals how she developed her business idea, managed to balance her career as a Korean immigrant and single mother, and was later able to sell the business for nine fi...

This week, Liz revisits a conversation with Real Estate Contributor and Host of Mansion Global on the FOX Business Network Katrina Campins to discuss how she got the real estate "bug" at the young age of 17 and how she's grown her success throughout her career. Katrina reflects on the Cuban American immigrant spirit her parents passed down to her, which led her to persist in the rigorous training...

This week, Liz sits down with former CEO and founding team member of MTV Networks & current Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Bob Pittman to discuss his amazing career path.  Bob shares stories of his upbringing in Mississippi during the 1950s and 60s, revealing how he stumbled upon a radio job when he was 15 years old. Later, he reminisces on his role at MTV Networks, his recent work as CEO of iHe...

This week, Liz sits down with former Lead vocalist of Journey, Steve Augeri for a conversation about his incredible career journey as a musician and the personal struggles he faced on his path to success.  Steve shares how he transitioned from working as a maintenance employee at GAP, to auditioning for Journey, reflecting on the encouragement and support he received from mentors and family member...

This week, Liz sits down with former FOX News Correspondent, Rick Leventhal to discuss his new book, Chasing Catastrophe: My 35 Years Covering Wars, Hurricanes, Terror Attacks, and Other Breaking News.   Rick recalls his time working at FOX News covering the terror attacks on September 11th, reporting from Afghanistan and being on the scene during some of the worst hurricanes that hit the country....