Miguel Garza, Co-Founder of Siete Foods
Miguel Garza and his sister Veronica Garza began an entrepreneurial journey to create Siete Foods by solving a deeply personal problem. Plagued with several auto-immune diseases and a gluten allergy led the family to experiment with the family’s beloved Mexican recipes. At a family-owned Mexican restaurant, Miguel shares his journey with Siete Foods into the powerhouse it is today.
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Miguel Garza, Co-Founder of Siete Foods
S6 E610 - 26m 46s
Miguel Garza and his sister Veronica Garza began an entrepreneurial journey to create Siete Foods by solving a deeply personal problem. Plagued with several auto-immune diseases and a gluten allergy led the family to experiment with the family’s beloved Mexican recipes. At a family-owned Mexican restaurant, Miguel shares his journey with Siete Foods into the powerhouse it is today.
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Sean Sherman, Chef and Restaurateur/Creator of Owamni
S6 E609 - 26m 46s
Sean Sherman, known simply as “The Sioux Chef,” is a Minneapolis-based chef and activist who is known for showcasing the cuisine and forgotten history of Native American culture. From a table on the Lower East Side of Manhattan at Dhamaka, Chef Sean shares a restaurant that is emblematic of what he loves about American cuisine and a philosophy that he embodies with his own cooking.
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Jamie Kern Lima, Founder, IT Cosmetics
S6 E608 - 26m 46s
Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and grew to the largest luxury makeup brand in the country. Over a delicious mushroom tostada at Oliver’s in Montecito, California, Jamie shares her journey to create a life beyond her wildest dreams and the inner-work she’s done to know in her heart she is worthy of her success.
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Author, Professor and Television Host
S6 E607 - 26m 46s
Dr. Henry Louis Gates is a world-reknowned professor, historian, and TV host. Since 2012, he has been the host of the national public-television program, Finding Your Roots, which researches the genealogy of high-profile guests. At Caffe Delfini in Santa Monica, Dr. Gates shares the story behind the program that inspires people to discover who they are and where they come from.
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Jewel, Musician
S6 E606 - 26m 46s
Jewel Kilcher, known simply as Jewel, is a musician and songwriter who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Born in Homer, Alaska, Jewel grew up without indoor plumbing and living off the land. Over a meal at Tavern on the Green in NYC, Jewel shares her incredible journey and her hard-earned wisdom on a life in the spotlight.
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Jeni Britton, CEO and Founder, Jeni’s Ice Cream
S6 E605 - 26m 46s
Jeni Britton is an ice cream scientist and Founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice cream. 20 years ago, at her local farmer’s market, Jeni began making artisanal ice cream creating unique flavors like Salted Caramel and The Darkest Chocolate, gaining a passionate and devoted following. At her favorite Japanese restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, Jeni shares her dream of creating a business from scratch.
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Ken Burns, Documentarian
S6 E604 - 26m 46s
Ken Burns is one of the most prolific documentarians of our time. With a catalogue of work spanning more than five decades, Ken has brought “the dead to life” in his award winning documentaries have covered many subjects like the Vietnam War, jazz music, and more. Over a plate of “Ken’s Salad” at the Restaurant at Burdick’s in Walpole, NH, Ken shares his creative process and wisdom.
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Bozoma Saint John, Businesswoman and Author
S6 E603 - 26m 46s
Bozoma Saint John has been called one of the most powerful voices in American business. Bozoma’s journey from Ghana to Colorado to Connecticut is a wow story of cultural identity and staying true to who you really are. Over a hearty plate of lasagna at Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant, Miceli’s, Bozoma shares her extraordinary journey full of intense challenges and heartbreaking tragedy.
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Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin
S6 E602 - 26m 46s
Richard Branson is a life-long serial entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and philanthropist. His story of creating Virgin Records, and then Virgin Airways, is an incredible one. Over a plate of carefully-seared salmon at Everdene in NYC, Richard shares his journey, the obstacles along the way and how he is now motivated by an overwhelming desire to serve and to help in whatever way he can.
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Allyson Felix, Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of Saysh
S6 E601 - 26m 46s
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix knows a thing or two about competition at the highest levels. However, her athletic career is just the beginning of “creating something out of nothing.” Over the flavors of her favorite childhood restaurant, Harold and Belle’s in LA, Allyson shares her tale of turning a setback into a setup for an entirely different kind of success.
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Reshma Saujani, Founder, Girls Who Code Location: The Well in NYC
Thursday
Apr 3
30 Minutes
Reshma Saujani, creator of Girls Who Code, talks about her passion for helping girls learn STEM and obstacles she faced on her way to success. -
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Robert Reffkin, CEO and Founder, Compass. Location: Shabu Tatsu in NYC
Friday
Apr 4
30 Minutes
Author Robert Reffkin, founder of Compass, talks about his online real estate technology company and why his focus will always be helping people find their definition of home. -
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Chris Voss. FBI Hostage Negotiator. Locations: Arlington, Virginia
Monday
Apr 7
30 Minutes
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, founder of The Black Swan Group, teaches everyday tactics to win at negotiations in business and life at Georgetown University and USC. -
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Bethany Hamilton. Professional Surfer. Location: Hanalei, Kauai
Tuesday
Apr 8
30 Minutes
Professional surfer and author Bethany Hamilton. -
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Ron Finley, Master Gardener Location: Alta Adams in Los Angeles
Wednesday
Apr 9
30 Minutes
Master gardener Ron Finley, founder of the Ron Finley Project in South Central Los Angeles. -
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Elizabeth Smart. Founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation Location: Park City, Utah
Thursday
Apr 10
30 Minutes
Elizabeth Smart, founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, is a child safety advocate and activist for the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Amber Alert system and sexual predator legislation. -
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LeVar Burton. Actor and Executive Producer Location: Sherman Oaks, California
Friday
Apr 11
30 Minutes
Actor LeVar Burton talks about his journey to act, direct and write, how his purpose changed over the years and his vision for his future career. -
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Allyson Felix, Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of Saysh
Monday
Apr 14
30 Minutes
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Allyson Felix explains how she turned a setback into another kind of success. -
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Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin
Tuesday
Apr 15
30 Minutes
Philanthropist Richard Branson discusses his journey in entrepreneurship and obstacles he has faced in his endeavours. -
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Bozoma Saint John, Businesswoman and Author
Wednesday
Apr 16
30 Minutes
Bozoma Saint John talks about challenges and tragedy, and what it is like holding true to her Ghanaian roots while rising to the challenge of the American business landscape. -
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Ken Burns, Documentarian
Thursday
Apr 17
30 Minutes
Documentarian Ken Burns talks about his creative process. -
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Jeni Britton, CEO and Founder, Jeni's Ice Cream
Friday
Apr 18
30 Minutes
Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, talks about how she created a business from scratch.
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