Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

On this episode, Liz revisits her conversation with Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary where he shares how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the best medicine? On this podcast, it's laughter.  ​Red Carpet Fashion Expert and daughter of comedian and icon Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers joins Liz to discuss how her mother's signature humor, unique career path, and sense of style have inspired her throughout her own life. Later, Liz and Melissa debate whether Joan would have had such a prolific career in 2024 in the wake of cancel culture. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this encore episode, Allison Ellsworth, Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight years ago, this New York City taxi driver received a call from a producer offering him a one-night opportunity to write for a popular television program. Today, that taxi driver hosts the highest-rated weekend comedy, FOX News Saturday Night, wrote a bestselling book, and hosts a hugely successful radio show; his name is (you guessed it) FOX News 'Man of Many Hats...' Jimmy Failla!  Jimmy joins Liz to share his unique and electrifying career journey. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hearing that socks were the number one requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Dave Heath knew he wanted to fill this gap. Co-Founder of the comfort-focused sock and apparel brand Bombas joins Liz to explain how he managed to turn a simple act of kindness into a successful business that designs essential clothing for the hands and feet of those in need. Follow Liz on X: @LizCLaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an encore episode, Liz revisits a conversation with YouTube star Logan Paul. Logan shares how he rose to fame on YouTube and other social media platforms, making mistakes and managing his money Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a (not-so) little boy from Beaumont, TX get drafted to the NBA and then become an ESPN sports analyst?    Former Boston Celtics' Center Kendrick Perkins joins Liz to tell the tale of how he pushed through the grief of his childhood to ​excel in his basketball career and now launch a new investment platform. Kendrick shares his mission to ensure that student-athletes capitalize on the money they make through endorsement deals because he never had that opportunity growing up. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is red hot! The iconic Las Vegas comedian joins Liz to reveal the origin story of his stage name and how unexpected encounters led him to a lifetime career in comedy. Carrot Top also shares how discovering his trademark early in his career and embracing his unique style opened more doors than he could’ve ever imagined. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brand-new biopic Bob Marley: One Love tells the tale of how Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. On his journey to international success, Bob wasn’t alone, his bandleader and bassist, Aston 'Family Man' Barrett was always by his side. In an amazing twist, the actor cast to play Aston Barrett was his own son, Bassist Aston Barrett Jr., who joins Liz to share his challenge of portraying the man he looked up to while grieving his father who passed away just two weeks prior to the film's release. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Las Vegas, Liz and The Claman Countdown team visit the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop while in town for the Consumer Electronic Show. Owner of the notorious shop as seen on "Pawn Stars!" and pawn star himself Rick Harrison tells the tale of a high school dropout who became a multi-millionaire and national TV star. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you put on a pair of gloves in exchange for money and fame? One catch: they're boxing gloves.   Liz's guest today pursued an incredibly successful boxing career despite the danger of injury... and the disapproval of her father, Muhammad Ali. Retired Professional Boxer Laila Ali competed from 1999 to 2007, during which she held the WBC, WIBA, IWBF, and IBA female super middleweight titles, and the IWBF light heavyweight title.   She joins Liz to share her story of growth, triumph, and resilience. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria have in common with sports legends like Lamar Odom and OJ Simpson?    They all turned to one man when they needed a lawyer.    Internationally renowned Attorney Robert Shapiro joins Liz to share his incredible life journey of grit, surprises, tragedy, success, and hope as one of the most well-known defense lawyers in the country. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a New Jersey guitar teacher without a college degree or formal music training become the co-owner of the recording studio used to record all the songs for the new "Mean Girls" film? Ben Hyman of Ben Hyman Music and DAXXIT Recording Studio joins Liz to share his incredible story of perseverance and triumph. Follow Liz on X: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from 2023! Liz revisits her conversation 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.  Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What drives people to start their dream business? For today's guest, it was sheer will, sweat equity, and sleeping on flour sacks on the floor. Founder of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio joins Liz to share how he tossed his career as a stockbroker and decided to be his own boss by making the best soft pretzel in Philadelphia.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy "Cutlets" DeVito might be the starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but the man behind him is truly the Italian Stallion running the show. DeVito's Agent Sean Stellato describes how he learned the art of the deal in one of the hardest businesses in the world. He later comments on the artificial turf debate, on whether the life-changing injuries are worth playing the game, and how his experience as a former athlete allows him to relate to his clients. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former "Dancing With The Stars" Professional Dancer Cheryl Burke is a study in resilience.   Cheryl joins Liz to reveal how she was able to tango and samba her way into the hearts of millions of viewers for over two decades, all while dancing with a broken heart...and a broken spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boston Marathon bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the annual Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, killing three and injuring hundreds. How does someone recover physically and emotionally from trauma like that? Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile joins Liz to recount the day that changed his life forever. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen. Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic soda company that that combines agave inulin, apple cider vinegar (ACV), and fruit juice to give consumers a soda dupe in 25 calories or less. She joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathy Ireland’s a double threat! The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire. Follow on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common?   Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler.   In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion company, doubling its number of stores. He joins Liz to discuss how a kid from the Bronx managed to become one of the most successful retail clothing CEOs in history. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall.    On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, Benjamin and his team were struck by an IED, killing both FOX News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and local fixer Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova. Benjamin joins Liz to tell the tale of how numerous heroes saved his life and spirit. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame.   The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status.   Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how he secured a Notre Dame education and landed a position on one of the most prestigious college football teams in history. He later teases the director’s cut of the film he inspired, releasing on Nov. 14th. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run!   Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history. However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig was shockingly convicted of wire and security fraud stemming from a complicated scheme to pay off his gambling debt.   After 12 months in prison, Craig was released, and he joins Liz to tell his story of self-growth, redemption, and the opportunity to get a second chance on life. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.   Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show.   The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of how he became the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time to answer an age-old breakfast question…Who makes the best bagel?   Adam Goldberg was working at a flood mitigation company when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and instead of baking banana bread and whipping coffee, he decided to find the perfect bagel recipe. A few years later, the Popup Bagels Founder finds himself opening multiple locations across Manhattan and Connecticut, often with hundreds of hungry customers lining up at the door.   Adam joins Liz to tell the story of how what began as a backyard pickup window business transformed into a celebrity-backed company and two-time winner of the “Best Overall Bagel” award at Brooklyn Bagel Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steelers player Mike Webster died of a heart attack in 2022, but the autopsy done by Physician, Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu revealed that he had been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease. Dr. Omalu joins Liz to share the infamous story of how he was the first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in American football players. He details his battle with the National Football League to shine a harsh light on neurodegenerative disease, which causes behavioral problems, mood swings, and even dementia.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help the helpless.  No one personifies this more than the Owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Mark Wilf. As the son of Polish and Jewish Holocaust survivors, Mark understands what it means to come from nothing and the importance of giving back to your community.  He joins Liz on the podcast to share how he draws upon his parents’ experiences to become one of the most generous philanthropists to both Jewish and non-Jewish causes. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Occasionally, to make history, you must make some wildly controversial choices.   The notorious attorney, Ira Lee “Ike” Sorkin joins Liz on the podcast today. Ike’s best known for representing Bernard “Bernie” Madoff, the American businessman who pleaded guilty in 2009 to perpetrating the largest investor fraud ever committed by a single person.    Ike recalls the trial and explains to listeners how he justifies the many questionable people he has defended. He also reveals that while he does not condone criminal conduct, in a democracy, even alleged criminals are entitled to representation. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charli D'Amelio took to the social media app TikTok in 2019, showcasing her bubbly personality and trendy dance moves. Little did she know she would soon be creating a brand out of thin air, with millions of faithful followers liking, commenting, and sharing her videos across the internet.    But behind every successful kid like Charli are incredibly supportive parents. Marc and Heidi D'Amelio join Liz to share the integral role they played in turning an entertaining personality into a business leading to brand sponsorships, book deals, and even a show on Hulu. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you find the strength to pick yourself up from an absolute nightmare and move forward successfully? Matt Mauser joins Liz to share his story of perseverance after heartbreak.   Matt’s life was irrevocably changed when his wife Christina Mauser, a basketball coach at Mamba Sports Academy, was killed in a helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, that also took the lives of 8 other passengers including legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.   A year and a half later, Matt had the courage to audition for America's Got Talent, singing Phil Collins' "Against All Odds" and told the judges, and now Liz, how he had to go on to raise his three children as a single father without the love of his life. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Necessity is the mother of invention. MTN OPS Co-Founder Trevor Farnes needed a solution that would help his very ill father who suffered from neuropathy and heart disease. After years of trial and error, he finally created a nitric oxide product, which began to help his father regain feeling in his fingers and toes. Trevor joins Liz to explain why he refused to give up after six unsuccessful business attempts and details the journey from conception to mass producing a product that not only provides relief to people with severe health problems, but also enhances outdoor performance and conquers world hunger. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a crash course in business management, with Mr. Wonderful. Chairman of O’Leary Ventures and Beanstox, Kevin O’Leary joins Liz to share how he rose to be the mogul and “Shark” he is today. Kevin reminisces on his childhood and the early stages of his career, acknowledging that his knack for business is a gift he inherited from his family. Liz asks Kevin what key principles he lives by that have solidified his success in the industry and what advice he can offer to aspiring entrepreneurs. Later, Liz and Kevin share their thoughts on brand messaging and partnerships with notable celebrities and public figures. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The body can achieve what the mind believes—or at least that's the mantra our guest today lives by. Sixteen-time World Heavyweight Champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair joins the podcast to share his life story, from being stolen from an orphanage as a baby, to his stint as a WWE superstar, and surviving a life-altering plane crash in 1975. Ric gives listeners a deep dive into his journey, which epitomizes resilience, charisma, and the unyielding pursuit of excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz revisits her conversation with Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy Errett to discuss how she revolutionized the hair color industry despite having no background in the business. Amy details how her desire to address a consumer pain point led her to create Madison Reed; she touches on how her background in finance helped her succeed in a new field. Later, Amy explains how she and her company were able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put me in, coach! This phrase that is old as time represents an attitude that people from all walks of life can live by, but especially in sports. Liz's guest for this episode is someone who took this rather literally: Entrepreneur and the former star Quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann. Joe details his humble beginnings as the son of a gas station owner in New Jersey, but once he got a ball in his hands, he knew his destiny. From being the winning quarterback of the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XVII, to succumbing to a career-ending injury, to climbing back up the ladder of success to eventually becoming a star football analyst, Joe Theismann is living proof that no path to greatness is ever simple. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does abandoning your dream really mean?   After ten years of investing in his music career, CEO and Co-Founder of True Classic Ryan Bartlett stood up from his piano bench and walked away from his first dream, not knowing that only a few years later he would launch a t-shirt company raking in millions of dollars.   Ryan joins Liz to detail his journey from piano protégé with just three thousand dollars in his pocket to the wildly successful businessman he is today. Plus, he explains to listeners how his company sets his products aside from the oversaturated clothing market. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you watched an episode of SNL or one of many Billy Madison Productions, you know Actor & Comedian, Rob Schneider! Today, you'll get to know him better as he joins Liz to discuss how he began his career as a comedian and the moment he discovered he had the gift of comedy. Rob emphasizes that he believes the SAG-AFTRA strike will signal to production companies that actors and writers are irreplaceable regardless of the emergence of A.I. technology. Then, Liz asks Rob how his diverse background influenced his comedy. Later, Rob shares how he uses his platform to shed light on social issues that are important to him. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 her life. Her life altering accident was the turning point for her unyielding determination to not only survive, but to seek extraordinary experiences that test the limits of her resilience, endurance, and even put her back in danger. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pursue their dreams in real estate, and explain how they were able to achieve the American Dream through hard work and determination. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 husband, and a massive pay cut that all contributed to her immense success at Olaplex. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reminds listeners of the importance of giving back to your community.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 around, and even scaled the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 child, to then soaring to the very top of Broadway and Hollywood. He later shares what he believes is the key to success and details how he is spending his time nowadays. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tumor has formed. Ashish joins Liz on the podcast to share where he is in his research as he nears a breakthrough on a minimally invasive test that could save millions of lives and reveals when we might have access to this miraculous new development. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his comedic style as storytelling with a nod towards observation. He details his journey step by step from sleeping on friends' couches, to getting a job opportunity to write for late night television, to being named New York's Funniest Comic at the New York Comedy Festival. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 changed his product from just another shirt to a piece of clothing so chic, even Actor Leonardo DiCaprio stops by the store to purchase the product. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Moving, the holes he saw in the moving industry that allowed him to create the start-up, and how it aims to make the process of moving as stress-free as possible.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 neuroblastoma, which later sparked the inspiration for the Still Strong Foundation. He later emphasizes the importance of learning to accept failure but not defeat, and how this mantra led him to the NFL, an Ivy league master's degree, and becoming a dedicated husband and father. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conquering challenging times. Later, Kat weighs in on the debate to ban Tik Tok and how she will navigate her online career pending the government officially calls it quits on Tik Tok. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 above her pay grade when it comes to climbing the ladder of success. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pursue his passion regardless of the risks, which eventually led him to success. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 predicts how this incredible technology can positively impact the visually impaired community. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shares the company’s dedication to giving back and how their social mission has shaped their achievements. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 he wants readers to take away from his book No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Lab,' which has been invested in by rapper Jay-Z and other celebrities. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reflect on how the economy has evolved since the 2008 financial crisis and the influence of inflation on the banking industry. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 figures. Later, she shares how having a positive mindset contributed to her success, as well as capitalizing on the opportunities presented to her. Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to become a top real estate agent. Later, she shares her read on today’s real estate market and talks about the strength of creating one's own destiny. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 iHeartMedia, and how chasing “fun things” has shaped his career. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 members. Later, he reveals his struggle with various health issues, how he has recovered, and where he is in his musical career today. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Later, he shares how much he’s enjoying hosting a podcast with his wife and reality TV star, Kelly Dodd. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with CEO & Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group and co-owner of the NBA's winning Milwaukee Bucks Marc Lasry for a conversation about how he became a self-made billionaire.   Marc shares the difficulties he faced moving to the United States from Morocco as a child that didn't speak English. He details his journey from driving for UPS, going to law school, to finally joining an investment firm which led him to his success in the financial industry today.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Artist Manager, Music Executive, Entrepreneur, and father to superstars Beyoncé and Solange, Mathew Knowles, to discuss what obstacles he had to overcome before and after achieving incredible success. Mathew shares how he side-railed his own by quitting his job at Xerox to manage his daughters' musical careers, a move that chopped their family income in half. He expresses his admiration for their talent and explains that the number one trait of success is to practice just as hard as the performance.  Later, he details his battle with racism and male breast cancer. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with singer, songwriter, and actress Taylor Dayne for a conversation about her singing career and battle for her health. Taylor details how she got into the music business, shares what is special about how she approaches recording a song and looks ahead to her upcoming tour. She later shares the hardships faced and the lifestyle changes she had to make when falling victim to colon cancer last year. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with former football player, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker Eric LeGrand to discuss how he continued to pursue success even after a tragic accident, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Eric details how he fought to re-learn how to breathe on his own and explains how his faith motivates him to keep moving forward. He tells listeners how he went on to succeed at other ventures such as hosting a series on FOX Sports, starting a philanthropic organization, and opening his first business, LeGrand Coffee House. Later, Eric explains what he believes the world needs to understand when it comes to providing equal opportunity and accessibility for people with disabilities.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with former NFL linebacker and finance guru, Brandon Copeland to discuss his football journey and money-saving tactics.  Brandon shares how he went from being a kid who learned the “art of the hustle” from his father to becoming a free agent in the NFL, to teaching finance at the University of Pennsylvania.  Later, Brandon emphasizes the importance of finding success while remaining a humble and likable person. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with attorney, financial expert, and author Scarlett Cochran to discuss her new book, It's Not About the Money: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve. Scarlett shares how she struggled as a single teenage mother living below the poverty line and how she moved her way through the ranks to become a Marine and later get a law degree from Yale. She also explains how this has all led to helping others build a path to wealth and success.  Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a special edition of Everyone Talks To Liz, Liz highlights some of her favorite conversations from the past year. Featured in this episode are Founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies Austin Russell, Co-Founders of The Comfy Brian and Michael Speciale, Microsoft Excel influencer Kat 'Miss Excel' Norton, and former Green Beret and CEO of Global Guardian Dale Buckner. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Entrepreneur and the CEO & Founder of The Production Board, David Friedberg to discuss how he went from working in a pool hall at 16 years old to working at Google, to build companies including the one he owns today. David shares how the investment holding giant that he established has the ability to solve the most fundamental problems that affect our planet, by reimagining global systems of production across food, agriculture, biomanufacturing, and human health. Later, he emphasizes the importance of supporting entrepreneurship and new innovations in the country to drive the economy forward. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with author, podcaster, and mother of stars Dove Cameron and Claire Hosterman, Bonnie Wallace, for a conversation about her career and children. Bonnie reveals the challenges she faced as being a single mom and raising two successful daughters in Los Angeles. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the Founder & CEO of the technology platform Olo, Noah Glass for a conversation about his innovative company that develops digital ordering and delivery programs for restaurants. Noah details how he was able to execute his goal of improving customers' hospitality experience by providing on-demand services, evolving into transformative technology for the entire food industry. He later explains how his company actually improved businesses during the pandemic due to digital ordering and contactless delivery services.   Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz revisits her conversation with the Founders of Beekman 1802, Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge.  Josh and Brent share how they lost their jobs during the 2008 recession and decided to start making goat's milk soap from their kitchen table. Since then, the two have continued to curate artisan products and have brought their company to national acclaim, led by the motto "work hard, never quit, help your neighbor."  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the Founder and CEO of Samsara Sanjit Biswas to discuss how the second fastest-growing tech startup in America started. Sanjit shares his journey of becoming the youngest engineer to ever be hired at the software giant, Oracle, at the age of fifteen. He explains how his mission is to move the world forward, with his most recent startup helping companies become safer, more efficient, and more sustainable through the data they collect.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Actor, Speaker and Founder and CEO of Sans by Taejin Beverage Inc., Kevin Kreider to discuss his business and time on the Netflix show, Bling Empire. Kevin shares his experience on the hit show, taking listeners on his journey in his hunt for his biological parents and his struggle to overcome alcoholism. He later details what it was like growing up in a white community as an Asian American, and explains what drove him to become an entrepreneur.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Managing Partner and Founder of Oxbow Advisors Ted Oakley to discuss how he managed to overcome poverty and become a monetary mogul. Ted explains how the idea of Oxbow came to be when he realized there was a large gap in wealth management across the country. He shares how his personal goal is to grow his clients' wealth and aims to advise those who are unsure of how to handle large amounts of money.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with CEO of hair salon chain Great Clips Steve Hockett to discuss how his hatred for his 9-5 investment banking job fueled him to the top of the world’s largest salon brand. Steve explains how his passion and persistence lead him to climb the ladder at Great Clips, from franchise owner to market manager all the way up to Chief Executive Officer. He shares what motivated him through the tragedy of closing down thousands of salons during the COVID-19 lockdown, and reveals his best tips to listeners who might want to dive into the world of franchising. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the Founder & CEO of RAILS Jeff Abrams to discuss how he launched a successful clothing brand with no experience in fashion and only $5,000 in his bank account. Jeff reflects on the turning point for his business when Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen wore a shirt from his brand on the field at a New England Patriots game, which led consumers to notice the vibrant color and premium texture that distinguished his product. Later, Jeff emphasizes the importance of detaching from emotional connections and focusing on problem-solving as an entrepreneur instead. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down 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 to become a top real estate agent. Later, she shares her read on today’s real estate market and talks about the strength of creating one's own destiny. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down 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 pursue his passion regardless of the risks, which eventually led him to success. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition Nick Bare, to share his inspirational story of grit and resilience.  Nick reflects on how his passion for healthy living catapulted his thriving health and performance supplements company. He also addresses how personal life setbacks motivated him to sustain his business, despite being told to give it up. Later, Nick shares with Liz how his life motto of “go one more,” motivates him to keep moving forward despite the many speed bumps of life. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the President of DoorDash Christopher Payne to discuss the various paths he crossed in order to make it to the top of the fast food chain. Christopher stresses to listeners that success is all about taking risks; he would not be where he is without venturing through Microsoft, Tinder, and other companies first. He later shares how his first job at McDonald's fueled his passion for providing delightful customer service experiences that he now gets to improve across various restaurants through DoorDash. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the CEO & Founder Of Grove Collaborative Stuart Landesberg to discuss his passion for protecting the planet’s environment. Stu shares what inspired him to create sustainable household products in hopes of combatting the three pillars of the climate change crisis: decarbonization of the energy economy, moving away from industrial agriculture, and plastic waste. He later explains how he never gave up on his vision for his company despite receiving nearly two hundred rejections while trying to kickstart his career. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the CEO of casual clothing company Lands' End Jerome Griffith to discuss his life journey from pumping gas in order to pay for college, to eventually becoming the CEO of one of the most popular retail brands on the market.  Jerome shares what led him to dominate the world of cozy, comfortable wear and explains how the landscape of clothing has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz revisits her conversation with CEO of Crunch Franchise Ben Midgley, who shares his journey from the ground up in health clubs around the country and how he made it to the top without a college degree.  Ben explains how his love of fitness fueled his success and what it took to make a big comeback in the industry after facing the effects of COVID-19.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 husband, and a massive pay cut that all contributed to her immense success at Olaplex. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with the Founder and CEO of Illumix Kirin Sinha to discuss how she started up one of the world's leading augmented reality companies. Kirin shares how her life as a founder has been an isolating journey, pursuing a vision of the world that others might not understand, but making the choice to persevere was already something she has practiced as a dancer growing up. She later describes the misconceptions about the Metaverse and reveals how it can connect the digital & physical world, rather than dividing them apart. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz revisits her conversation with Co-Founders of The Comfy Brian and Michael Speciale to share their climb to success. Michael and Brian discuss their invention, a blanket that's also a sweater called The Comfy. They share their journey from proto-type to landing a deal on Shark Tank and where they are with the company today. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with the CEO of Parachute Ariel Kaye, to share her story of leaving her job in advertising, to start her own home essentials company. Ariel shares stories from her upbringing and how it ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, she discusses her decision to quit her job and move into a field she had no prior experience in, and the business decisions she had to make to succeed in this competitive industry. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with Ben Goodwin, CEO, Formulator, and Co-Founder at Olipop, a beverage company that slips healthy ingredients like prebiotics and plant fibers into soda products, to help promote digestion and still taste refreshingly sweet.  Ben shares how he turned traumatic childhood experiences and body image struggles into fuel in the entrepreneurial field and developed an innovative approach to avoid the sugar and artificial ingredients found in brand-name sodas. Later, Ben talks about the evolution of Olipop’s nutritional strategy, brand investments from A-list celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, and his biggest piece of advice for anyone wishing to start their own company.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz is joined by Founder and CEO of Hooked, Prerna Gupta to discuss how she cycled through many misses before finding success as an entrepreneur. She shares the impact of being a second-generation American in a small town in Oklahoma, how she experienced her first huge success with her app Songify, and her aspirations to adapt the stories from her most recent app, Hooked, to movies and television shows. Follow Liz on Twitter: @liz.claman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of Brilliant Earth, Beth Gerstein, to discuss how she developed one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fine jewelry companies out of her one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco. Beth shares how she entered the jewelry business with zero experience or connections and is now running a publicly traded ethical jewelry company with more than 370,000 customers in over 50 countries. Later, Beth talks about the importance of lab-grown jewelry, conflict-free gems, and blockchain-enabled diamonds in order to trace the origins and make sure pieces are ethically sourced. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with the President and CEO of SMART Global Holdings, Mark Adams, to share his journey of putting himself through college and working his way up to the pinnacle of the technology world.  Mark weighs in on the status of the supply chain shortage in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current state of the semiconductor space. Later, Mark shares his thoughts on the importance of following a leading example, committing to family, and honoring integrity when working as a business professional.  Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with CEO and Co-Founder of BARK Matt Meeker to reflect on his journey from failing, young entrepreneur to leading two successful multimillion-dollar startups, including a leading global brand for dogs and their owners. Matt talks about how the company's flagship product, BarkBox, has grown into the premier subscription-based toy and treat service for dogs. Later, he discusses how the pandemic brought an influx of new dog owners who share Bark's passion for making their dogs excited. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau to discuss working his way to the top from front desk receptionist to CEO of one of the country’s largest fitness franchises in North America.  Chris explains the evolution and success of Planet Fitness and how the gym’s judgment-free zone led it to grow into a company with over 2,200 locations and 16 million members. He also reflects on how his team weathered the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic without losing a single location and how Planet Fitness is constantly adapting to get more customers off their couch and into a gym. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz chats with Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, Amy Errett to discuss how she revolutionized the hair color industry despite having no background in the business. Amy details how her desire to address a consumer pain point led her to found Madison Reed; she touches on how her background in finance helped her succeed in a new field. Later, Amy explains how she and her company were able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology Jim Kavanaugh to discuss how he created his great success in the tech world from St. Louis, Missouri. Jim shares how growing up in a blue-collar household taught him the value of hard work, integrity, and trust; he explains how these values prepared him to tap into the world of soccer & business. Later, Jim shares how he navigated his company through the early days of business with a very low budget. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices