5 Questions With Dan Schawbel: Recent Episodes
Dan Schawbel, #1 Bestselling Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur
New York Times bestselling author Dan Schawbel distills the most actionable and tangible advice from a variety of world-class humans including entrepreneurs, authors, Olympians, politicians, billionaires, Nobel Prize winners, TED speakers, celebrities, astronauts and more.
My guest today is TV host and author, Tamron Hall. Tamron is the Emmy Award-winning television host and executive producer of syndicated talk show Tamron Hall. We talk about her new book “Watch Where They Hide”, her interview style, and more during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What inspired you to pursue a career in media, and how did you navigate your journey to becoming a prominent television host?
- Your interviewing style is often praised for its authenticity. How do you prepare for interviews, and how do you establish a connection with your guests?
- How did you come up with the idea for your crime fiction series and what do you think will appeal most with Watch Where They Hide?
- What is the main message you’re trying to convey about our criminal justice system through all forms of media?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is MSNBC host, Joy-Ann Reid. Joy is the host of MSNBC’s The ReidOut and author of the new book “Medgar and Myrlie”. We talk about the book, and her career, during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What were some key moments and experiences that have shaped your career in journalism and broadcasting?
- What role do you believe journalism plays in advancing conversations around social justice, and how can media contribute to positive change?
- What inspired you to write a book about Medgar and Myrlie Evers and why did you decide to publish it in an election year?
- What did you learn about the civil rights movement from your interviews with Myrlie and her family that surprised you or furthered your understanding of that time period?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, Dan Henderson. Dan was a two-time American Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling who went on to become one of the fiercest knockout artists in mixed martial arts history. We talk about his new memoir “Hendo: The American Athlete” during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your upbringing shape who you are as both a fighter and human?
- What inspired you to become a wrestler and why do you think you’ve been able to have such a long career doing it?
- How was competing in the U.S. Olympics different than that of the UFC?
- Which UFC fight are you the proudest of and why?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is bestselling children’s fiction author, Kate DiCamillo. Kate is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and a two-time Newbery Medalist. We talk about her literary career, and new book “The Puppets of Spelhorst” during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Why did growing up with chronic pneumonia draw you to read books?
- How did receiving 473 rejection letters motivate you?
- How have you been able to observe the world through the eyes of children as an adult?
- What can children take away from reading your new book “The Puppets of Spelhorst”?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder mastermind, Keith Chapman. Keith just celebrated the 10th anniversary of Paw Patrol with a second feature film called “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” which was produced by Spin Master Entertainment. We talk about his early career with the Jim Henson company, the business of intellectual property, and more during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
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- How did your experience designing characters at Jim Henson and working at an ad agency form the foundation for your career?
- What did you learn about the business of intellectual property during your time working on the Bob the Builder property?
- What do you think has led to PAW Patrol becoming a billion-dollar empire with shows, movies, toys, and books?
- Why was the merchandizing of PAW Patrol a higher priority over the content and how is that different than when you worked at Henson?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guests today are film directors, producers and screenwriters David and Jerry Zucker. David and Jerry have collaborating on several movies, including The Naked Gun and Airplane! We talk about their careers, and new book “Surely You Can’t Be Serious” during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How were you both able to create your theater growing up and how did it lead to your first film?
- What makes you collaborate effectively on movie projects together and how do you draw the line between being brothers and collaborators?
- What were the biggest obstacles when you were developing your hit movie Airplane! and how did you overcome them?
- Why do you think Airplane! can appeal to new generations after four decades?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is playwright and filmmaker, David Mamet. David won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross and Speed-the-Plow. He wrote the screenplays for such films as The Verdict, The Untouchables, Ronin, and Wag the Dog. We talk about his early influences, and career challenges, during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
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- Can you share some of the early influences that shaped your interest in writing and drama?
- What motivated your transition from studying acting to becoming a playwright and how did this shift impact your creative process?
- How was being fired from dozens of movies a blessing in disguise and what did you learn from the experiences?
- What are the biggest challenges of making a film and how did you overcome them?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is philanthropist, Melanie Lundquist. Melanie is one of California’s most significant philanthropists and is a Giving Pledge signatory. Melanie and her husband Richard have pledged more than $400 million over the last decade to support various causes. We talk about how she became a philanthropist and more during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What originally inspired you to become a philanthropist and why do you continue to be one?
- Over the past few years, you donated to both the News Literacy Project and McPherson College, as well as joined the board of AltaSea. What goes into your decision about what industries, institutions, and causes you invest in and your involvement?
- What are some of your insights on the state of philanthropy today and how do economic factors like inflation impact charitable giving as a whole?
- You’ve made a pledge of $400 million with your husband to support various causes. How do you work in partnership with Richard to turn the pledge into actionable results?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is TV producer and director, Jeff Margolis. Jeff has directed TV specials including Michael Jackson: One Night Only, Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come, and even the Academy Awards. We talk about the art of producing hit TV shows, and his new memoir “We’re Live in 5”, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What did you learn from your uncle as you started your career in showbusiness?
- What was the process of working with major acts to develop their shows, like Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Frank Sinatra?
- What would you say are the key elements of a show that are linked to high viewership?
- How have you watched TV evolve with the advent of streaming and social media?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is entrepreneur, YouTube star, and actress, Rebecca Zamolo. Rebecca has over 47 million combined followers across platforms and over 9 billion views on YouTube. She is most well-known for her family-friendly content which includes videos ranging from family challenges, DIYs, 24-hour challenges, and gymnastics. We talk about her entrepreneurial journey during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What originally inspired your creative pursuit?
- Why did you choose to focus on publishing DIY, dancing, and gymnastic videos on social media and how did you turn it into a business?
- How have you been able to balance the needs of your business with those of your family?
- What lessons have you learned over your career that have helped you stay relevant and grow your audience?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor, TV host, and author Kirk Cameron. Kirk is best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom Growing Paints. We talk about his new children’s book “Pride Comes Before the Fall, as well as his family and career during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like going to school on the set of Growing Pains instead of in a traditional school setting?
- How have you prioritized your family throughout your career?
- At what point in your career did you learn about the importance of humility and how did it change your behavior?
- What do you want children, and their parents to take away from your book, Pride Comes Before the Fall?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is United Talent Agency co-founder and CEO, Jeremy Zimmer. Jeremy helped build UTA from a boutique literary agency into one of the three major talent agencies, that represents celebrities like Chris Pratt, Timothée Chalamet, Kevin Hart, and Bad Bunny. We talk about his motivation for joining at a talent agency at age 19, developing talent, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What motivated you to leave college at age 19 and join a talent agency?
- What are the biggest challenges and opportunities across the entertainment landscape and what role does talent play in how the industry evolves?
- What is your process for developing artists as “multi-hyphenated” brands and can you share some examples?
- You’ve been signing a series of NFT projects like Proof. What role do you think NFTs, the blockchain, and digital talent will have in the future of entertainment?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is bestselling author and journalist, Doug Preston. Doug has written for The New Yorker and Harper’s and has written books including Lost City of the Monkey God and Cities of Gold, along with a series of books with Lincoln Child. We talk about his career, and his latest book “The Lost Tomb” during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What did you learn from your time spent at the American Museum of Natural History that set you up for the rest of your career?
- How is collaborating with Lincoln Child different for you from your solo projects?
- What’s your process of learning about and gaining access to historical places, and then unraveling the experiences in book form?
- What do you think will surprise and delight people the most when they read The Lost Tomb?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is country singer and songwriter, Chase Rice. Chase has released six studio albums, and his third album, Ignite the Night, debuted atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. We talk about his latest album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, as well as his work ethic and career transitions during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Where do both your work ethic and ability to adapt come from?
- What did you learn as you transitioned from NASCAR to a reality show and finally a country music star?
- Why do you consider your new album “I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell” a career-defining moment for you and what were some of the challenges you had producing it?
- You dedicated this album to your dad. What role did he have in shaping the man you’ve become and what would he say now if he was still alive?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is video game programmer and director, Ed Boon. Ed is the co-creator of Mortal Kombat and Injustice, and the Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios. We talk about the creation of Mortal Kombat, and his video game career, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your time spent working on pinball games inspire the creation of Mortal Kombat?
- How has your role working on Mortal Kombat evolved since the first game in 1992?
- Why was it decided to make the new Mortal Kombat 1 game a franchise reboot and what makes this title unique compared to the predecessors?
- How do you think new technologies like AR, VR, and AI will change the video game experience?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is country music singer and actress, Jana Kramer. Jana starred in TV shows including One Tree Hill, Friday Night Lights, and Dancing With the Stars, and has released two albums. We talk about her new book “The Next Chapter”, and how she’s overcome struggles, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What led you to a career in both acting and singing?
- How were you able to come to terms with your divorce and what were some of the biggest struggles you had trying to move on with your life?
- Why did you decide to write “The Next Chapter” now and how has it helped you transition to this next phase?
- What did you learn in your prior relationships that has prepared you for the one you’re currently in and what did you look for in him that you overlooked in previous ones?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is comic book artist and co-creator of Bane, Graham Nolan. Graham is the publisher of Compass Comics, which recently published his comic book “The Ghosts of Matecumbe Key”. We talk about how he became a comic book artist, created Bane, collaborated with Chuck Dixon, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What originally inspired you to become a comic book artist?
- How did you originally come up with Bane and what was your reaction when you saw the character in The Dark Knight Rises?
- Why do you think your collaborations with Chuck Dixon are so successful and how do you support each other?
- What types of stories have you been telling at Compass Comics that you couldn’t have told at the big publishers and why?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and filmmaker, Bruce Campbell. Bruce is known for portraying Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise. We talk about his new comic book, “Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead”, career influences, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What influence did your dad have on your acting career?
- Why do you think your collaboration with Sam Raimi on the Evil Dead franchise has had such longevity and success?
- How did you come up with the idea for Sgt. Rock Vs. the Army of the Dead comic book?
- Why do you think your portrayal of Ash Williams in this book, and in other media, has been able to stay relevant and develop a cult following?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guests today are writers and producers, Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key. Keegan-Michael is a Peabody Award-winning actor most known for his award-winning show Key & Peele. Elle is an award-winning film, television, and commercial director, writer, and producer. We talk about their process for collaborating on their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy” in this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How have you both been able to collaborate on work projects together?
- What were some pivotal moments over the history of sketch comedy that had the most effect on the art form?
- What did you learn from some of the conversations you had with influential performers that surprised you about the history of sketch comedy?
- How do you see sketch comedy evolving in the future?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and author, Ben McKenzie. Ben is best known for his starring TV roles on The O.C. and Gotham. More recently, he wrote “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud”. We talk about his career progression, and new book, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like growing up with two young brothers who were also actors?
- How were you able to handle the change from crashing on the floor of your friend’s apartment to being an overnight success with the O.C.?
- Why did you decide to shift your focus from acting to being an author and critic of cryptocurrency?
- What should people take away from your book, especially in today’s economy?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is author, Rick Riordan. Rick is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling books with more than 35 million copies sold throughout the world, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, soon to be a series on Disney+. His latest book is called “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods.” We talk about his inspirations, and new book, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What made you change your mind from originally trying to become a guitarist in college to pursuing a career as an author?
- How did your son inspire you to come up with the idea for Percy Jackson and what were your first steps of turning that idea into a piece of work?
- How involved do you get with the movies and shows based on your books, such as the upcoming Percy Jackson live-action series on Disney Plus?
- What do you want readers to take away from your new book “The Chalice of the Gods”?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actress, writer and web series creator, Felicia Day. Felicia starred in Eureka, the CW show Supernatural, the SyFy series The Magicians, and created and starred in the seminal web series The Guild. More recently, she wrote and created the Audible original “Third Eye”. We talk about this project, and her creative pursuits, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like being home-schooled throughout most of your childhood, while also performing in concerts and competitions?
- How have you expanded your creative pursuits from your early career in acting?
- What was the process of crafting the story and assembling an all-star cast for your Amazon Audible original “Third Eye”?
- How do you decide what medium to tell stories in and the role you should play in each project?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and TV host, Jerry O’Connell. Jerry has appeared in movies such as Scream 2, Tomcats, Stand by Me, and Jerry Maguire. He is a co-host of The Talk and hosts the syndicated Fox gameshow Pictionary. We talk about his career as an actor, hosting TV shows, and more during this episode.
This interview was conducted before the SAG/AFTRA strike.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What influenced you to become an actor at a young age?
- What were the challenges as you transitioned from acting to hosting shows?
- Why is hosting Pictionary one of the toughest things you’ve done in your career?
- How do you manage your time between hosting multiple shows, and being a father and a husband?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is documentary film director and producer, Alex Gibney. Alex’s works as a director include The Inventor, Enron, Citizen K, Billions, Steve Jobs, and Going Clear. We talk about his new documentary, “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker”, as well as his inspiration for new topics during this episode.
This interview was conducted before the SAG/AFTRA strike.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your father’s career in journalism influence your career?
- How do you come up with the topics for your documentaries and then bring them to life in your own unique way?
- Why did you want to tell tennis player Boris Becker’s story and what did you learn about his life that most surprised you?
- You’re set to do a film about Elon Musk. What do you consider him an intriguing character and how do you think he’s different than your previous subjects?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is rapper and record producer, Juicy J. Juicy J is a founding member of the Southern hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. We talk about his new memoir “Chronicles of the Juice Man”, how he’s navigated challenges throughout his career, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What drew you to read about the music industry as a teenager and what did you learn that helped you navigate it?
- What was the genesis of forming the Three 6 Mafia and how did you decide to eventually go solo?
- Why did you decide to release your memoir now and how were you able to work on your new albums at the same time?
- Can you describe your “hustler spirit” and how that helps you accomplish your goals?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is author and advisor, Carla Harris. Carla is a senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, and has written books including Expect to Win and Strategize to Win. We talked about her new book “Lead to Win”, the biggest obstacles, and how to succeed at work, during this episode. This episode is proudly […]
My guest today is actor, producer, and director, Steve Guttenberg. Steve is known for his lead in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy and Three Men and a Baby. More recently he starred in the stage play called Tales From The Guttenberg Bible. We talk about his career, sources of inspiration, […]
My guest today is actress and author, Tiffani Thiessen. Tiffani is best known for playing both Kelly Kapowski in Saved By the Bell and Valerie Malone in Beverly Hills, 90210. We talk about her career, sources of inspiration, and new book “Here We Go Again”, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, […]
My guest today is Broadway star and author, Andrew Rannells. Andrew is best known for originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon. He’s also appeared in shows like HBO’s Girls and NBC’s The New Normal. We talk about his new book, “Uncle of the Year”, as […]
My guest today is TV and podcast host, Keltie Knight. Keltie is a three-time Emmy award-winning TV host, Chief Correspondent for E! News, and the creator, executive producer, and host of the new CBS Primetime Series SUPERFAN. We talk about her career, and new show, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, […]
My guest today is comic book writer and artist, Brian Michael Bendis. Brian is best known as the co-creator of the comic book characters Miles Morales, Riri Williams, and Jessica Jones, and for creating the Marvel storylines “Secret War”, “Secret Invasion”, and “Age of Ultron”. We talk about his comic book career, and new auto-bio […]
My guest today is actress, Annie Murphy. Annie is best known for her starring role as Alexis Rose in the sitcom Schitt’s Creek. More recently, she stars in Freeform’s animated debut “Praise Petey”, premiering on Friday, July 21st at 10:00 pm ET with two back-to-back episodes. We talk about her career, and new show, during […]
My guest today is bestselling author, screenwriter, and producer, Gillian Flynn. Gillian is best known for her bestselling thriller and mystery novels including Gone Girl, Dark Places, and Sharp Objects. More recently, she launched Gillian Flynn Books, an imprint of Zando, with its first book “Scorched Grace” by Margot Douaihy. We talk about her writing […]
My guest today is musician, actor, investor, and author, Kevin Jonas. Kevin is one-third of the Grammy-nominated, multiplatinum pop band Jonas Brothers. His sixth studio album is entitled “The Album” and his new book, which he co-authored with his wife Danielle is called “There’s a Beach in My Bedroom.” We talk about the book, his […]
My guest today is entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, Ted Leonsis. Ted is founder, chairman, principal partner, and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns and operates the Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics, and Washington Wizards. We talk about his entrepreneurship journey, and what he’s learned along the way, during this episode. This episode […]
My guest today is actor, Jaren Lewison. Jaren is best known as portraying Ben Gross in Mindy Kaling’s hit Netflix show “Never Have I Ever”, which is watched by more than 40 million people globally. We talk about his career as an actor, and the 4th season of the show during this episode. This episode […]
My guest today is chef and author, Nick DiGiovanni. Nick was the youngest-ever finalist on the 10th season of MasterChef. More recently, he wrote the cookbook “Knife Drop”. We talk about the book, his career, and his cooking during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for […]
My guest today is singer, songwriter, and record producer, Andy Grammer. Andy is known for his hit songs “Keep Your Head Up”, “Fine by Me”, and “Honey, I’m Good”. His upcoming album is called “Behind My Smile” and his new spoken word song is called “I Need A New Money”. We talk about his life […]
My guest today is actress, singer, and producer, Jasmine Cephas Jones. Jasmine is best known for playing the dual roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the Broadway musical Hamilton. More recently, she stars in Season 2 of the STARZ show Blindspotting. We talk about the show, Hamilton, her career, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your parents, who were also in the entertainment industry, influence your career?
- What was the biggest highlight during your time as a Hamilton cast member?
- How does your background in theater impact your storytelling and performance in Blindspotting?
- How has this show and role pushed you as an artist and what have you learned from the experience?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor, comedian, and author, Rainn Wilson. Rainn is a three-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office. More recently, he wrote the book “Soul Boom” and is hosting the Peacock travel docuseries “Geography of Bliss”. We talk about these new projects, as well as his views on mental health, spirituality and happiness during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your parents shape who you are, the career you chose, and the topics that you’ve explored?
- Why do you think we need a spiritual revolution right now and how is your approach to achieving it both unique and achievable?
- How did traveling to different countries for your Peacock series “Geography of Bliss” help you change your perspective on life and deal with your mental health issues?
- What did you discover about the secret of happiness during your travels and what daily habits did you add or change as a result?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actress, singer, and author, Jodi Benson. Jodi is best known as the voice of Ariel in the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid. We talk about her career, and new book “Part of My World” during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How role did your faith have in your up ringing and how has it impacted the decisions you’ve made in your career and life ever since?
- What were some of your struggles trying to land your first gigs on Broadway?
- How did you originally get your famed Disney gig of being the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid and what did you learn from the experience?
- In what ways has the love story in The Little Mermaid related to your own relationship?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actress, singer, and entrepreneur, Ashley Tisdale. Ashley is known for playing Maddie Fitzpatrick in the Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and starring as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series. We talk about her career, her new company, and her partnership with Sweet Earth during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like meeting your manager, auditioning, and filming so many TV commercials starting at 3 years old?
- How have you been able to reinvent yourself between being a teen TV star, and recording artist, and launching brands?
- How has eating plant-based foods improved your wellness and why are some people giving up that diet?
- Why are you on a mission to make wellness more approachable, understandable, and affordable?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is TV news anchor and commentator, Chris Hayes. Chris is the Emmy Award-winning host of MSNBC’s “All In with Chris Hayes” and the host of the “Why Is This Happening?” podcast. We talk about what he’s learned from his parents, and his show, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Most people probably don’t know that Shaquille O’Neal is your cousin. How have you both supported each other throughout your careers?
- How did your get your dream job of being an MTV host and then expand to multiple shows on the network?
- You’ve interviewed many celebrities over the years. Who did you learn the most from and why?
- What are some of the unique challenges of being an entertainer now compared to when you were first coming up?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is stand-up comedian and author, Bill Bellamy. Bill is the executive producer and host of Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes? on TV One and was a longtime VJ and the host of several MTV programs, including MTV Jamz and House. We talk about his memoir “Top Billin’” during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Most people probably don’t know that Shaquille O’Neal is your cousin. How have you both supported each other throughout your careers?
- How did your get your dream job of being an MTV host and then expand to multiple shows on the network?
- You’ve interviewed many celebrities over the years. Who did you learn the most from and why?
- What are some of the unique challenges of being an entertainer now compared to when you were first coming up?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is entrepreneur and social media personality, Marc D’Amelio. Marc is the Co-Founder of D’Amelio Brands, a company focused on creating thoughtful and authentic products, and will be soon launching D’Amelio Footwear. We talk about his new venture, managing multiple brands, corporate partnerships, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What have you learned about yourself and business from starting your own fashion companies, running for office, and helping build a family empire?
- What have been some of the challenges of running so many different brands and businesses with your family, and is there a common way you’ve navigated through them?
- Why did you decide to launch your new business venture D’Amelio Brands and what do you hope to accomplish with it?
- You and your family have had numerous brand partnerships over the years. Can you describe what makes one of these successful and why many don’t work out for influencers or companies?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is comedian, actress, author, and podcast host, Heather McDonald. Heather is known for her appearances on the E! series Chelsea Lately and as the host of the pop culture podcast “Juicy Scoop’. We talk about her career, mentor, celebrities, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Even though you became a licensed realtor like your parents, why did you choose to pursue comedy instead and did your parents persuade you otherwise?
- Who was your biggest mentor when you started out in the business and what advice did you take with you when creating your podcast and other ventures?
- Why do you think it’s important to call out celebrities for their antics on your podcast and in the news media and has doing so helped or hurt your career?
- Based on your experience, and the guests you’ve spoken to, what are the biggest misconceptions about Hollywood and the entertainment business that aspiring talent should be aware of?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, Omarion. Omarion rose to popularity in the 2000s as the lead singer of the iconic R&B boy band B2K. His new book is called “Unbothered: The Power of Choosing Joy” and his newly released single is “Big Vibez”. We talk about his B2K and solo careers, as well as his self-help advice, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What did you learn from your time as a background dancer early on that made you pursue a career in music?
- What toxic influences led to the downfall of B2K and then the rise of your solo career?
- How would you define “a good life” and what are the first steps in someone pursuing one?
- What are some of your daily practices that center around your pillars of spiritual, mental, and physical wellness?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is athlete and entrepreneur, Tim Brown. Tim is the co-CEO and co-founder of the footwear company Allbirds. He recently added a new role to lead the Allbirds Futures Team. We talk about the inspiration for his company, the connections between sports and business, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was your “ah ha” moment during your time playing football that inspired you to create Allbirds and what role did your business background play in developing the brand?
- What are some of the parallels between your athletic and business careers?
- What have been the benefits and challenges of taking Allbirds public and how have you dealt with them?
- Can you explain your new role of leading the Allbirds Futures team and your vision for making the footwear industry more sustainable long term?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and author, Brian Baumgartner. Brian is best known for playing Kevin Malone in the NBC hit sitcom The Office. More recently, he hosts two podcasts, wrote the “Seriously Good Chili Cookbook”, and has partnered with Bush’s Beans on his own chili. We talk about his career, and latest projects, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did you originally get interested in theater, speech and drama growing up?
- Why do you think The Office still resonates with audiences today and what were some of your biggest lessons learned from working on the show?
- What were the challenges of turning your love for Chili into both a business and a cookbook?
- You’ve hosted two podcasts, “Deep Dive” and “Off the Beat”. What is your formula for creating episodes that you enjoy and that listeners keep coming back to?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and stock car driver, Frankie Muniz. Frankie is best known for playing the title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. More recently, he joined Rette Jones Racing as a driver for the 2023 season. We talk about both his acting and driving career during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was it like being home-schooled by your mother during your childhood and what role has she played in your career?
- When did your interest in racing start and what were the challenges of becoming a full-time NASCAR driver?
- What have you learned about yourself from doing things outside of acting like racing, being in a band, and starting businesses?
- What lasting impact did meeting Dale Earnhardt have on you?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is musician, singer, and record producer, Joe Trohman. Joe is best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the two-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Fall Out Boy. We talk about his new memoir “None of This Rocks”, and how he’s overcome his career and life challenges, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What impact did your parent’s mental and physical challenges have on the life and career decisions that you made?
- How were you able to overcome your struggles with depression and substance abuse while trying to lead a successful rock band?
- What was the pivotal point when you realized that Fall Out Boy would make it as a band?
- How do you make time for all of your creative pursuits, while also being a husband and a dad?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is TV host, author, and activist, Karamo Brown. Karamo is the host of the daytime talk show Karamo, stars as the culture expert in the award-winning Netflix series Queer Eye and is the co-author with his son of “I Am Okay to Feel”. We talk about his childhood, being a parent, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What aspects of your childhood most shaped who you are today?
- Why do you think that children are having trouble expressing their emotions in a healthy way?
- How does your book “I Am Okay to Feel” reflect your relationship with your son and what do you want readers to take away from it?
- What are some of the hardest conversations you’ve had with your son and why are you using this book and your talk show to help people have these conversations as well?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is author, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt. Katharine is the author of the new book “Good Night, Sister”, host of the Instagram live series “BDA Baby” and an ambassador for both the Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA. We talk about her career, raising a family, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Why did you decide to pursue a career as an author and what are the unique challenges of writing a children’s book compared to a self-help book?
- You explore important topics like body image, forgiveness, career navigation, and family in your books. What is your process for identifying what you want to write about and then incorporating your personal narrative?
- How would you describe the way your parents raised you and have replicated that parenting style with your children?
- What can your book “Good Night, Sister” teach siblings, or anyone else, about forming better relationships?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is NFL football star, Austin Ekeler. Austin is the NFL running back for the LA Chargers. He played college football at Western Colorado and signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017. More recently, he debuted season 2 of his show “Ekeler’s Edge” on the Yahoo! Fantasy Football Forecast Podcast. We talk about his career, daily habits, how he’s built his brand, and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Where do your determination and mindset come from that have helped you outwork the competition and become a force in the NFL?
- Fitness is a big part of your life. What is your secret for creating the daily habits that keep you at the top of your game?
- Aside from playing football, you are also a Twitch streamer and host your own show “Ekeler’s Edge” on Yahoo! Sports. Why is it important for athletes to build a following and how you have benefitted from doing so?
- Why did you decide to create your own foundation at this stage in your career and how do you see it evolving in the future?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actress and singer, Lucy Lawless. Lucy is best known for her lead role as Xena in the hit TV series Xena: Warrior Princess. She’s also appeared in NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Ash vs. Evil Dead, and her latest show My Life is Murder. We talk about her career and new show during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did seeing someone like yourself represented on TV as a kid inspire you to be an actress and what type of role model do you want to be to other young girls?
- In what ways did your notable role as Xena Warrior Princess change your life and how were you able to evolve instead of being boxed into similar roles?
- How has your role in Life is Murder both challenging and refreshing to you as an actor?
- What message are you trying to put out to men and women through the show?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is writer, producer and director, Rodney Rothman. Rodney is best known for co-directing and co-writing the 2018 hit movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and the upcoming follow-up movie in the series Across the Spider-Verse. We talk about what he learned while working under David Letterman, his movies and more during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What did you learn from working under David Letterman that has helped you succeed in Hollywood?
- How hard was it to bring a character like Miles Morales to life on the big screen why do you think he resonates so much with audiences?
- What were the challenges of using innovative technology to tell the stories you wanted in the Spider-Verse movies?
- What inspired you to write a humor book about retiring so early in your career, and what does your version of retirement look like?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor and film producer, Patrick Renna. Patrick is most known for his role as Ham Porter in The Sandlot. More recently, he launched the family-friendly baseball-oriented lifestyle brand Hambino Athletics. We talk about his career, life lessons, and new company during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did your parents give you a normal childhood so you could avoid the childhood star curse?
- In what ways have you kept the spirit of The Sandlot alive through all your endeavors?
- Why did you decide to launch a baseball-oriented lifestyle brand called Hambino Athletics now and what are you hoping to accomplish with it?
- What life and career lessons do you intend on passing down to your son?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is sports TV personality, radio host, and author, Stephen A. Smith. Stephen is the star of the #1 morning sports talk show on ESPN “First Take”, the host and producer of the K[no]w Mercy podcast, and the author of “Straight Shooter”. He shares his struggles, successes, and advice during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Growing up how did you decide to pursue a career in journalism instead of being a criminal lawyer or basketball player?
- Why did the death of your mother in 2017 motivate you to write your new book “Straight Shooter” and what do you hope readers get out of it?
- How did your older sister Linda help you overcome dyslexia and how difficult was that process?
- Why did you decide to build your own platform with a podcast and book outside of your job at ESPN?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor, singer, writer, and producer, Corey Feldman. Corey is best known for his 1980s films including The Goonies, Gremlins, The Lost Boys, and Stand by Me. More recently, he’s been touring as a musician and his latest single “Without U” reached number 26 on The Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, which is the highest debut of his releases. We talk about his career as both an actor and musician during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What was both the hardest and easiest part about being a childhood star?
- How has your experience touring as a musician both similar and different from your time as an actor?
- You said that you would be interested in sequels to The Goonies and The Lost Boys. Why do you feel you’re ready to return to these movie franchises and why do you think they are still relevant in today’s culture?
- In what ways have you used your art to influence positive change in the world and what lasting impact do you want to make?
- What is your best piece of career success?
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My guest today is comedian, actress, and author, Natasha Leggero. Natasha was a regular on Chelsea Lately, created the Comedy Central sitcom Another Period, and has a Netflix special called “The Honeymoon Stand Up Special”. We talk about her book “The World Deserves My Children”, and her comedy career, during this episode.
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The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did all your childhood jobs shape who you are as a professional today?
- Why do you think you were able to stand out as a comedian and what’s kept you inspired and driven since?
- How did you come up with the title for your book “The World Deserves My Children” and what do you hope people get out of it?
- What are the challenges of parenting during chaotic and uncertain times and how have you dealt with them?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is TV and podcast host, Ricki Lake. Ricki is best known as the Emmy Award-Winning host of The Ricki Lake Show and her lead role in Hairspray. We talk about her acting and hosting career, as well as her new podcast “Raised By Ricki” during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- What do you think made you stand out while auditioning for Hairspray and how did that role lead to other opportunities?
- What were the obstacles to hosting your own show at age 24 and how have you matured as a host since?
- How has your podcast “Raised by Ricki” helped you dive back into memories you’ve had in your career and life?
- What cultural trends from the 90s do you miss the most and which current ones are you enjoying?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is restaurateur and author, Will Guidara. Will is the founder of Thank You, the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad, and the co-founder of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium. We talk about his new book “Unreasonable Hospitality”, and building a hospitality-first culture, during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- Your parents were both in the service industry. What lessons did your parents instill in you about hospitality and how did you translate that into your own career?
- You’ve managed large and diverse teams at some of the finest restaurants. What have you found is the best method to develop talent in hospitality?
- You share a lot about building a hospitality-first culture. What are the biggest takeaways that other industries can learn from restaurants in building a strong culture?
- You share a lot of examples in your book about creating memorable surprise and delight moments. Why is so important for brands to adopt this mindset?
- What is your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actor, film director, and comedian, Paul Feig. Paul is known for directing films including Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters 2016, as well as creating the comedy series Freaks and Geeks. We talk about his latest show on FOX, Welcome to Flatch, as well as his career influences and collaborations during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- How did doing standup comedy at the start of your career influence the types of films and shows you’ve produced since?
- You’ve worked on several projects with Judd Apatow and Melissa McCarthy. Why do you think these collaborations were so successful, while others might have fell short?
- What are the unique challenges of producing a TV series such as Welcome to Flatch compared to a streaming service or theatrical distribution?
- What was your inspiration for Welcome to Flatch and what aspects of the series most reflect our culture?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is actress, Katherine Heigl. Katherine is an Emmy Award-winning and two-time Golden Globe-nominated actress who is most known for her roles in “The Ugly Truth”, “27 Dresses” and “Knocked Up.” The second season of her show Firefly Lane is now on Netflix. We talk about the show, dropping out of high school, her foundation, and her next project during this episode.
The 5 questions I ask in this episode:
- After balancing your film and modeling work with being a high school student, how did you know it was time to dropout, and how difficult of a choice was that to make?
- What can we learn about friendship based on the characters in your show Firefly?
- Why did you decide to executive produce and portray Victoria Woodhull in your upcoming series and how did her story inspire you?
- Why has it been your mission to help dogs through The Jason Debus Heigl Foundation and Badlands Ranch?
- What’s your best piece of career advice?
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My guest today is TV writer, producer, and author, Phil Rosenthal. Phil is best known as the creator and producer of the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. More recently, he produced Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, which he also turned into a companion book. We talk about his career, food culture, and more during this episode. […]
My guest today is actress and author, Tamera Mowry-Housley. Tamera is known for her roles in Sister, Sister, Twitches, Tia & Tamera, and as a co-host on The Real and a host of Amazon Prime Video’s Dr. Seuss Baking Show. We talk about her new book “You Should Sit Down for This”, her relationship with […]
My guest today is actor and author, William Shatner. William is best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. He’s also written nine Star Trek novels and several nonfiction books. We talk about his career, going into space, and the new book “Boldly Go” during this episode. The 5 […]
My guest today is comic book writer and artist, Alex Ross. Alex has done a variety of projects for both Marvel and DC Comics, illustrating characters such as Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, and The Avengers. We talk about his new book “Fantastic Four: Full Circle”, his influences, favorite characters, and more during this episode. The 5 […]
My guest today is entrepreneur and author, Carly Zakin. Carly, along with Danielle Weisberg, co-founded theSkimm, a media company dedicated to helping millennial women live smarter. We talk about founding the company, raising capital, and political activism during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Proximity, a workspace management company that streamlines how companies […]
My guest today is author and cartoonist, Jeff Kinney. Jeff is best known as the bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and the Awesome Friendly Kid series. His latest book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is Diper Överlöde. We talk about his career, and how he created an […]
My guest today is actor, Ralph Macchio. Ralph is best known for playing Daniel in The Karate Kid and he continues to reprise the role in the Netflix series Cobra Kai. We talk about The Karate Kid, and his career, which is detailed in his book “Waxing On” during this episode. This episode is proudly […]
My guest today is entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, Steve Case. Steve is best known as the co-founder of AOL. For the past 15 years, through his company Revolution, he invested $1 billion in companies like Sweetgreen and DraftKings. We talk about his new book “The Rise of the Rest” and his entrepreneurial journey, during this […]
My guest today is actor, comedian, and author, Bobby Moynihan. Bobby is best known for his nearly ten years as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. We talk about his new children’s book “Not All Sheep Are Boring!” and highlights from his career during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Proximity, a […]
My guest today is bestselling author, marketer, and entrepreneur, Ryan Holiday. Since Ryan was last on the show, he’s written a new book called “Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control”. We discuss ideas, thoughts, and examples from the book during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand, a cloud-based people development […]
My guest today is designer, entrepreneur, and author, Kendra Scott. Kendra built the billion-dollar designer jewelry boutique Kendra Scott, which now has 120 standalone stores and over 3,000 employees. We talk about her new book “Born to Shine” and her business philosophy during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand, a cloud-based […]
My guest today is Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and author Leah Remini. Leah rose to fame on the CBS sitcom show The King of Queens. More recently, she is the host of PEOPLE Puzzler and co-judge of So You Think You Can Dance. We talk about her new shows, career trajectory, and more during this […]
My guest today is Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter, actress, and author, Ashanti. Ashanti reigns as one of Billboard’s Top Females charting in each of the last three decades from 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s. She is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest-selling female debut artist. We talk about her career, and her new […]
My guest today is science educator and host, and executive producer of The End is Nye, Bill Nye. Bill made a name for himself while hosting the Emmy Award-winning show Bill Nye the Science Guy back in the 90s. His new show is called The End is Nye, which focuses on natural and unnatural disasters […]
My guest today is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes. Aside from his role at Forbes, he is the host of the “What’s Ahead” podcast and has authored many books, including his latest “Inflation: What It Is, Why It’s Bad, and How to Fix It.” We talk about his book, his interest in […]
My guest today is actress, director, and author, Jennette McCurdy. Jennette starred in Nickelodeon’s hit show iCarly and its spin-off, Sam & Cat, as well as in the Netflix series Between. In 2017, she quit acting and began pursuing writing and directing. We talk about her new book, “I’m Glad My Mom Died”, during this […]
My guest today is actor, comedian, and author, Dan Fogler. Dan has starred in movies such as Balls of Fury and the Fantastic Beasts series of movies. More recently, he stars in The Offer and his Moon Lake anthology for Heavy Metal is being adapted into an animated TV series. We talk about his acting […]
My guest today is model and entrepreneur, Winnie Harlow. Winnie is one of the world’s most sought-after supermodels, influencers, and inclusive beauty activists. She has walked the runways for the world’s top fashion brands and has appeared on the covers of countless fashion magazines. She’s also the founder of CAY SKIN, a daily sun care […]
My guest today is reality TV star and author, Audrina Patridge. Audrina is one of the original stars of the MTV series The Hills, a reality show and pop culture phenomenon that lasted from 2006 to 2010. More recently, she launched a podcast called “Was it Real? The Hills Rewatch” and a book called “Choices”. […]
My guest today is DJ and producer, Porter Robinson. Porter has produced hits including “Shelter” and “Ghost Voices” that have been on the top of the electronic music charts. Over the years, he’s amassed millions of followers and has played at some of the biggest music festivals including Coachella and Ultra Music Festival. More recently, […]
My guest today is stand-up comedian, author, and actor, Tom Segura. Tom is known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog, Disgraceful, Completely Normal, and Mostly Stories. He is one of the top-selling touring acts in the world, having sold hundreds of thousands of tickets on multiple international tours. We talk about his new book “I’d […]
My guest today is Academy Award-winning writer, director, and producer, Dustin Lance Black. Dustin is known for writing the film Milk, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has also written the screenplays for the film J. Edgar and the 2022 crime miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven. We talk […]
My guest today is the CEO of Brooks Running Company, Jim Weber. Jim joined the company as CEO in 2001 and is credited for the company’s aggressive turnaround story. We discuss his career and new book, “Running with Purpose”, during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by Invited MBA, a part-time mini-MBA for rising […]
My guest today is actor, entrepreneur, and college student, Noah Schnapp. Noah is best known for playing Will Byers on Netflix’s Strange Things. He is also the founder of To Be Honest (TBH), a new sustainability-focused snacking brand. We discuss his acting career, company, college, and more during this episode. This episode is proudly sponsored […]
My guest today is Emmy award-winning political journalist, Jessica Yellin. Jessica is CNN’s former Chief White House Correspondent. More recently, she’s the founder of News Not Noise, which provides substantive and succinct information on stories that impact our lives. We talk about her career in journalism, interviewing presidents, and how she’s built her brand during […]
My guest today is actor and author, Zachery Levi. Zachery’s career catapulted as the lead and fan favorite, Chuck Bartowski, in the hit NBC series, Chuck. He starred in Shazam! in 2019 and will be reprising his role for the sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods in 2023. More recently he portrayed NFL MVP Kurt […]
My guest today is comic book artist and writer, Kevin Eastman. Kevin, along with Peter Laird, is best known for creating Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The first issue of the TMNT comic book was published in 1984 and has since become a phenomenon with TV shows, movies, action figures, and video games. More recently, Kevin […]
My guest today is guitarist and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik. John is best known as being a founding member of the four-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling band the Goo Goo Dolls that produced hits like “Iris” and “Slide”. He recently released “Greatest Hits Volume 1: The Singles” on vinyl and will be […]
My guest today is entrepreneur, reality TV star and author, Bethenny Frankel. Bethenny is the Founder & CEO of Skinnygirl, a global lifestyle empire, featuring products for women that offer practical and stylish solutions to everyday problems. We talk about her new book “Business is Personal”, as well as her career and business decisions during […]
My guest today is actress and author, Jennifer Grey. Jennifer is best known for her lead role in Dirty Dancing, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, and for her breakout role in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. We talk about her new memoir “Out of the Corner” during this episode of the […]
My guest today is former NASA astronaut, Fred Haise. Fred served as a backup Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 before serving as the Lunar Module Pilot for the Apollo 13 mission. We talk about his new book “Never Panic Early”, and all of his experiences during Apollo 13 and World War […]
My guest today is comedian, actor, and author, James Murray. James is best known as “Murr” on the hit television show Impractical Jokers on truTV and for his comedy group, The Tenderloins. We talk about his new book “Area 51 Interns: Alien Summer”, and his career in comedy, during this podcast episode. This episode is […]
My guest today is record producer, radio personality, and author, DJ Envy. DJ Envy hosted his own midday show on Power 105.1 in New York before joining Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Yee as co-hosts of The Breakfast Club. We talk about his career, and new book “Real Life, Real Love” during this podcast episode. […]
My guest today is bestselling author and speaker, Susan Cain. Susan is the author of Quiet, Quiet Power, and Quiet Journal, which has been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TED Talk on the power of introverts has been viewed over forty million times. We talk about her new book “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and […]
My guest today is comedian, former talk show host, and YouTuber, Lilly Singh. Lilly has amassed 40 million followers on social media, founded her own production company called Unicorn Island Productions, and had her own NBC late-night talk show for two years. We talk about how she got established on YouTube, her personal struggles, and […]
My guest today is singer and songwriter, Sigrid. At age 25, Sigrid has toured the world, amassed over 1.4 billion streams, and sold a million albums. Her new song, “It Gets Dark” was just released and her next album debuts in May. We talk about her music career, personal struggles, and new songs during this […]
My guest today is author and global health advocate, Chelsea Clinton. Chelsea is the Vice-Chair of the Clinton Foundation, and the author of “She Persisted in Science”. We talk about the book, defining moments in her life, and time management during this podcast episode. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management […]
My guest today is the founder and CEO of Spartan, Joe De Sena. Joe’s company Spartan is the world’s leading endurance sports company with brands including Tough Mudder and Spartan Trail. He is also the bestselling author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit, and The Spartan Way. More recently, he’s the host of the new CNBC […]
My guest today is founding member of Run-DMC, Darryl McDaniels. Darryl changed music and made history when he broke down cultural barriers with his legendary band Run-DMC. Today, he’s the publisher of Darryl Makes Comics, the author of the children’s book “Darryl’s Dream” and co-founder of the Felix Organization. We talk about his career, comics, […]
My guest today is actor, comedian, and writer, Randall Park. Randall gained popularity with his appearance in NBC’s The Office, then went on to appear in ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat. He’s also appeared in movies such as The Interview, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Aquaman. More recently, he stars alongside Ed Helms in True […]
My guest today is Olympic athlete and author, Apolo Ohno. Apolo earned eight Olympic medals in speed skating and became the most decorated US Winter Olympian of all time. Today, he is as a cross-industry entrepreneur, successful sports broadcaster, and TV personality. I speak to him about his latest book “Hard Pivot” during this podcast […]
My guest today is founder and Executive Chairman of ClassPass and author of LifePass, Payal Kadakia. Payal built ClassPass into the decades first billion-dollar company while being pregnant back in 2020 and recently sold it to Mindbody. She’s been named one of Fortune’s 40 under 40 and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People. Payal is […]
My guest today is former NBA player turned coach, author, and entrepreneur, Charles Oakley. Charles played nineteen seasons in the NBA, including his time with the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks, and the Toronto Raptors. Throughout his basketball career, he played with some of the all-time greats including Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. More […]
My guest today is Linkin Park co-founder, Mike Shinoda. Mike co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band’s lead vocalist, as well as rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, primary songwriter, and producer. More recently, he released the solo hybrid mixtape and NFT project Ziggurats and has been Twitch streaming regularly on his channel. We talk about […]
My guest today is filmmaker and social media content producer, Zach King. Zach is known for his clever magic tricks and has amassed over 100 million followers. His company, King Studio, has partnered with brands such as Disney, Apple, Sony, Nike, and Coca-Cola. We talk about how he’s built his film and social media career […]
My guest today is bestselling author and speaker, Dan Pink. Dan is the author of several books including the New York Times bestsellers When, Drive, To Sell Is Human, and A Whole New Mind. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into more than 40 languages. We discuss his latest book, The […]
My guest today is documentarian, journalist, and co-host of Everyday Wealth, Soledad O’Brien. Soledad has anchored shows on CNN, MSNBC, and NBC, and hosted projects for Fox and A&E. She is the CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multiplatform media production company, and co-hosts the Everyday Wealth radio show with Jean Chatzky, presented by Edelman […]
My guest today is the cofounder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, David Rubenstein. David’s The Carlyle Group is one of the world’s largest and most successful private equity firms. He is the Chairman of the Boards of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Council on Foreign […]
My guest today is TED speaker and bestselling author, Amy Cuddy. Amy is a social psychologist that rose to fame after her TED Talk “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” became a worldwide sensation with over 62 million views and growing. She wrote the book, Presence, which became a New York Times bestseller, […]
My guest today is Destiny’s Child member and author, Michelle Williams. Michelle rose to fame as a member of the R&B group Destiny’s child, one of the best-selling female groups of all time with over 60 million records sold. After the group disbanded in 2006, she went on to release solo albums, appeared in Broadway […]
My guest today is McFarlane Toys CEO, Spawn creator, and Venom co-creator, Todd McFarlane. Todd has established himself as a force in the entertainment world with 1 Grammy Award, 2 Grammy nominations, 2 Emmy Awards, 2 MTV Video Music Awards, 1 Canadian MuchMusic Award, and more than 150 International awards in the fields of action […]
My guest today is Wu-Tang Clan founding member, Raekwon. Raekwon achieved success with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993 and followed it up with his platinum solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and countless classic collaborations. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of his own label, ICE H2O Records. We talk […]
My guest today is NBA All-Star and author, Dwyane Wade. Dwyane is a three-time NBA champion, businessman, TV analyst, producer, activist, and philanthropist. He played in the NBA from 2003 to 2019, primarily for the Miami Heat. He won three NBA championships, was a 13-time NBA All-Star, an 8-time member of the All-NBA Team, and […]
My guest today is chairman of VaynerX and author, Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary is one of the world’s leading marketing experts, the CEO of global creative and media agency VaynerMedia, and an investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Venmo, and Uber. He’s also the creator of VeeFriends, an NFT collection, and has millions of followers on […]
My guest today is actress, singer, and TV personality, Lucy Hale. Lucy first became known for her roles in the series Bionic Woman and Privileged, then had her breakthrough starring role in Pretty Little Liars. She’s also starred in films such as Scream 4, Dude, and Fantasy Island. Lucy ventured into music releasing her album […]
My guest today is actor and former White House staff member, Kal Penn. Kal has played leading roles in some of the world’s most-watched television shows, including How I Met Your Mother, 24, House, and more. He currently stars in the CBS series Clarice, a sequel to The Silence of the Lambs, and the Disney Junior animated series Mira, Royal Detective. He […]
My guest today is magician and entertainer, David Copperfield. David is one of the greatest illusionists and most commercially successful magicians in history. He’s won 21 Emmy Awards, 11 Guinness World Records, sold over 33 million tickets, and has been named a Living Legend by the U.S. Library of Congress. We talk about the history […]
My guest today is actress and podcaster, Gabby Sidibe. Gabby made her acting debut in the 2009 film Precious, where she was nominated for both a Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actress. She’s also appeared in the Fox show Empire, multiple American Horror Story TV series, and Tower Heist. More recently, she stars […]
My guest today is actor, writer and producer, Stanley Tucci. Stanley has directed five films and appeared over seventy, including The Devil Wears Prada and Road to Perdition, as well as more than a dozen plays, on and off-Broadway. He starred in Julie & Julia, opposite Meryl Streep, and The Lovely Bones, for which he […]
My guest today is the chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, Michael Dell. Michael started Dell in his dorm room at the University of Texas and today it’s become of the most successful technologies companies in the world. He is one of the 25 richest people in the world with a net worth of $51.7 […]
My guest today is singer, songwriter, and actor, Jesse McCartney. Jesse’s first three albums made the Top 15 of the Billboard Top 200 and is most known for his singles “Beautiful Soul” and “Leavin”. He’s performed and collaborated with T-Pain, New Kids on the Block, and Backstreet Boys. He’s appeared in Fear The Walking Dead […]
My guest today is rapper and entrepreneur, Rick Ross. Rick’s breakout single “Hustlin” back in 2006 made him an international sensation overnight. Today, he’s the founder of the Maybach Music group, has ten albums that have made the Billboard 200 list, and received four Grammy Award nominations. Rick’s new book is called “The Perfect Day […]
My guest today is rapper and record producer, Bobby Hall. Known professionally as Logic, Bobby has released six studio albums and received two Grammy Award nominations. He recently retired from music to be a father and write his latest book “This Bright Future”. We discuss his life transformation, overcoming trauma, and lessons learned during this […]
My guest today is singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Melissa Etheridge. Melissa rose to fame with her mainstream breakthrough album, “Yes I Am”, with singles including “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window”. Throughout her career, she’s received 15 Grammy Award nominations and won two of them. More recently, Melissa released her new album […]
My guest today is the lead vocalist of OneRepublic, Ryan Tedder. Ryan started played music at age three and since then has become one of the most successful songwriters and producers of his generation. He’s worked with everyone from Adele to Beyonce to The Jonas Brothers. I talk to Ryan about his early career, relationship […]
My guest today is the Two-time Emmy Award-Winning Anchor of Inside Edition, Deborah Norville. Deborah is currently the longest-serving anchor on American television and an inductee into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. She is the former co-host of NBC’s “Today” and current anchor of Inside Edition, with over 5 million daily viewers. She’s […]
My guest today is Shark Tank and Money Court star, Kevin O’Leary. Kevin has been an investor on ABC’s Shark Tank for 12 seasons and is the host of the new CNBC show Money Court. He made his fortune by founding SoftKey Software Products, which he sold to Mattel. Kevin is the Chairman of O’Shares […]
My guest today is actor, TV host, former NFL football player and author, Terry Crews. Terry played as a defensive end and linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers, and Washington Redskins. After retiring in 1997, he starred in films including White Chicks, The Longest Yard, and The Expendables. Currently, he’s starring in […]
My guest today is actress and author Mena Suvari. Mena is best known for her iconic acting roles in American Beauty and American Pie. Even though these roles made her famous, she was also dealing with abusive relationships and drugs, which she writes about in her memoir “The Great Peace”. We discuss Mena’s double life, […]
My guest today is actress, neuroscientist and author, Mayim Bialik. Mayim is best known as the star of the sitcom Blossom and The Big Bang Theory. She won the Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2015 and 2017. More recently, she’s the host of the Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown […]
My guest today is Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer, Mark Ronson. Mark was born in London and raised in New York City, where he became known as a DJ. He has collaborated with artists including Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Miley Cyrus. Mark produced “Uptown Funk” with Bruno Mars that spent 14 weeks […]
My guest today is actor and author, Danny Trejo. Danny is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable, prolific, and beloved character actors. He’s starred in AMC’s Breaking Bad, FX’s Sons of AnarchyDesperado, Machete, and Spy Kids. Danny owns restaurants including Trejo’s Tacos, Trejo’s Cantina, and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts in the Los Angeles area. We discuss […]
My guest today is NBA Hall of Famer and author, Chris Bosh. Chris fell in love with basketball at an early age and earned the prestigious “Mr. Basketball” title while in high school. After getting drafted by the Toronto Raptors, he went on to become a five-time NBA All-Star before joining the Miami Heat and […]
My guest today is fashion designer, Sir Paul Smith. Paul’s fashion company was founded back in 1970 and has expanded into 70 countries since. He was made a Royal Designer for Industry in 1991. More recently he released “Paul Smith”, a monograph book that captures his unique spirit and creativity, which we discuss in this […]
My returning guest today is the CEO and founder of SERHANT, Ryan Serhant. Ryan first appeared on the second episode of 5 Questions a few years ago and now he’s back after having started his new real estate company SERHANT and authoring a new book called Big Money Energy”. I ask Ryan about the inspiration […]
My guest today is NYU Stern Professor, author, and serial entrepreneur, Scott Galloway. Scott founded nine companies, including Prophet, Red Envelope, and L2. He is the bestselling author of The Four and The Algebra of Happiness and has served on the boards of directors of the New York Times Company and Urban Outfitters. We discuss […]
My guest today is host of Ridiculousness, professional skateboarder, and serial entrepreneur, Rob Dyrdek. Rob began skateboarding at age 11 and just a few years later he turned pro while landing his first board sponsor. He’s best known for hosting hit TV shows including Rob & Big, Ridiculousness, and Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory. Rob founded […]
My guest today is Emmy Award-winning actress and voice of Lisa Simpson, Yeardley Smith. Yeardley has been the voice of Lisa Simpson on The Simpsons for 32 seasons since 1987. She’s appeared in movies including As Good As it Gets, City Slickers, and TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and Mad Men. Yeardley co-founded […]
My guest today is CNN host and author, Jake Tapper. Jake started his career as a Campaign Press Secretary before transitioning to journalism and is now the host of Take the Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN. Aside from hosting a weekly TV show, he’s authored several books, including his latest novel “The Devil May […]
My guest today is NSYNC member and host of Common Knowledge on the Game Show Network, Joey Fatone. Joey is best known for being a member of the multi-platinum selling music group NSYNC and for his appearances on multiple TV shows and movies like Dancing with the Stars and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Today, […]
My guest today is actress, podcaster and entrepreneur, Sophia Bush. You may know Sophia as a co-star of One Tree Hill alongside past 5 Questions guest Hilarie Burton, but she’s also starred in movies like John Tucker Must Die and Incredibles 2. She’s been a long-time environmentalist, especially now as the co-founder of Fashionkind, a […]
My guest today is writer and author, Malcolm Gladwell. Throughout his career, Malcolm has written six popular books including Talking to Strangers, David and Goliath, Outliers, Blink, and The Tipping Point. He was a Staff Writer at The New Yorker for many years and is now the host of the Revisionist History podcast. We learn […]
My guest today is actor and author, Justin Baldoni. While you may know him from acting in Jane the Virgin or his films Five Feet Apart and Clouds, Justin has spent his life on a journey to understand what it means to be a man. After giving a TED Talk about being “man enough”, he […]
My guest today is the anchor of CNN Tonight, Don Lemon. Over the course of his longtime media career, Don went from anchoring local news stations to being an NBC News correspondent to hosting CNN Tonight weeknights at 10 PM eastern time. As America’s only African American prime-time anchor, who is openly gay, he has […]
My guest today is former CNN anchor and author, Brooke Baldwin. Brooke is a veteran journalist and Peabody Award finalist, who covered both the Obama and Trump administrations and reported on global news stories. She created and hosted CNN’s digital series American Woman, which promoted trailblazing women in politics and culture. This year she left […]
My guest today is the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky. Brian is the epidemy of rags-to-riches having gone from not afford rent with his co-founder to founding the multibillion-dollar hospitality company Airbnb. Through his leadership, the company is used by more than 500 million customers in 191 countries. Despite being one of the […]
My guest today is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, Arianna Huffington. Throughout the past decades, Arianna has become a prominent voice focused on media, politics, and well-being as the founder of both The Huffington Post and Thrive Global. She’s written 15 books, most recently Thrive, The Sleep Revolution, and Your Time to Thrive, […]
My guest today is actor, producer, comedian, and Founder of Crystal Head Vodka, Dan Aykroyd. Even though Dan intended on becoming a priest, he dropped out of college and worked as a comedian in Canadian nightclubs. He rose to fame as a cast member for Saturday Night Live and eventually starred in hit movies like […]
My guest today is co-host of The Five on Fox News, Dana Perino. Dana is the former White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, where she was the first Republican woman to hold the job. She served for over seven years in the administration, including at the Department of Justice after the terrorist […]
My guest today is former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly. Scott is best known for spending a record-breaking year in space. He is a former US Navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and veteran of four spaceflights. After retiring in 2016, Scott has written a series of books including his latest one for children called “Goodnight, Astronaut”. […]
My guest today is co-host of The Talk on CBS, Sharon Osbourne. Throughout Sharon’s remarkable life, she was raised by a violent and manipulative father, married a rock star and helped launch his career, starred in a reality TV show with her family, and survived cancer. We discuss how she’s persevered despite her many life […]
My guest today is a professional athlete and author, Tim Tebow. Tim is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, and Heisman Trophy winner. After playing for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and New England Patriots, he decided to pursue a career with the New York Mets as a left fielder […]
My guest today is former WWE Hall of Famer turned TV host, Stone Cold Steve Austin. Steve is most known as being one of the most successful wrestlers of all time with 19 total championships and as the “poster boy” for WWE’s Attitude Era. He is the only wrestler to be inducted into the WWE […]
My guest today is actress and author, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Priyanka moved a lot growing up and had to face racism and bullying in school. But she never gave up on herself, and with the support of her family, she eventually became Miss World and later appeared in more than sixty films produced in India […]
My guest today is bestselling author, Robert Greene. Robert has mastered the arts of psychology and understanding what drives us and has incorporated his research and insights into many bestselling books, including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and his latest, The Laws of Human Nature. During this episode, Robert and I […]
My guest today is stand-up comedian, Lewis Black. Lewis is known for his regular appearances on The Daily Show, his Comedy Central standup’s, and being the voice of Anger in the Pixar film Inside Out. We discuss the root of his anger, being optimistic during troubling times and why building a career shouldn’t be about […]
My guest today is singer, songwriter, and pianist, Tori Amos. Tori has composed songs that focus on a broad range of topics including politics and religion since the 1980s. She’s been listed as VH1’s “100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll” and has received 5 MTV VMA and 8 Grammy Award nominations. I spoke to […]
My guest today is the star of Netflix’s Queereye, Bobby Berk. Bobby struggled growing up gay in a Christian conservative household and then overcame homelessness to build a successful interior design company and star as a member of The Fab Five on the Emmy-winning Netflix show Queer Eye. We discuss his experiences in this podcast […]
My guest today is the star of CNBC’s The Profit and Streets of Dreams, Marcus Lemonis. Marcus is not only the CEO of Camping World but is an investor and champion of numerous small businesses with over $75 million invested. He recently added a Business Learning Center to his website to promote the business education […]
My guest today is researcher and author, Jim Collins. Jim is a student and teacher of what makes great companies tick, and a Socratic advisor to leaders in the business and social sectors. He is most known for his book Good to Great and his timeless business concepts. I spoke to him about the framework […]
My guest today is actor, comedian and writer, Michael Ian Black. Over his 30-year comedy career, Michael has created and starred in TV shows, movies like Wet Hot American Summer, and a series of books for children and adults. I caught up with him to discuss his new book, A Better Man, which has a […]
My guest today is actor, comedian, producer and author, John Cleese. John is most known as the co-founder of the legendary Monty Python comedy group, writing and performing in the TV series and in films that include Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Monty Python’s Life of Brian. He has appeared in many other […]
My guest today is one of the bestselling authors of all time, James Patterson. Patterson has written 147 novels since 1976. He has had 114 New York Times bestselling novels and holds The New York Times record for most #1 New York Times bestsellers by a single author, a total of 67, which is also […]
My guest today is Academy Award-winning actress, Natalie Portman. She started her acting career at the ripe age of 12 and has since starred in blockbuster movies like the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Black Swan, V for Vendetta, and No Strings Attached. Currently, she’s in Sydney Australia, where the upcoming Marvel film “Thor: Love and […]
My guest today is holocaust survivor and author, Dr. Edith Eger. At 93-years-old, Edith is one of the very few remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life at the concentration camps. Now as a clinical psychologist, she’s processed her life trauma and shows us all how to stop being victims in our own lives […]
My guest today is the host of The Dr. Phil Show, Dr. Phil McGraw. After achieving his childhood goal of becoming a psychologist, Dr. Phil co-founded Courtroom Sciences, Inc providing litigation psychology, jury selection, and other services to major companies. It was there where he began working with Oprah who invited him on her show […]
My guest today is the host and author of How I Built This, Guy Raz. He started his career as an intern at NPR’s “All Things Considered”, then became a foreign correspondent before taking a two-year stint at CNN. Guy then returned to NPR, starting hit shows like the TED Radio Hour and the How […]
My guest today is fashion designer, Betsey Johnson. Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique designs since the 1960s. She became known for her over-the-top fashion and doing cartwheels ending in a split at the end of fashion shows. Her journey from dancing in her childhood to filing for bankruptcy is captured […]
My guest today is Academy Award–winning actor, Matthew McConaughey. You might know Matthew as the A-list actor that has appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion like “Dazed and Confused” and Dallas Buyers Club”, but he’s also a deeper thinker, family man, and professor. After decades of keeping a journal, […]
My guest today is fashion designer and entrepreneur, Steve Madden. Steve started his first company back in 1990 with a mere $1,100 selling shoes out of the trunk of his car and today his company is worth over $3 billion. Along the way, he struggled with alcohol addiction and went to jail for over two […]
My guest today is singer and former Fifth Harmony member, Ally Brooke. Ally rose to fame as part of the multiplatinum music group Fifth Harmony before launching her solo career last year. She competed in ABC’s Dancing With The Stars then embarked on her Time To Shine Tour at the start of this year. After receiving billions […]
My guest today is the co-founder of The Home Depot, and owner of The Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Blank. Arthur built The Home Depot from an idea back in 1987 to a $50 billion-dollar company with 2,285 locations and is the leading home improvement retailer in the world. In this episode, we delve into what makes […]
My guest today is the chef and founder of Momofuku and the star of Netflix’s Ugly Delicious, David Chang. Since opening Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City back in 2004, he’s been honored with six James Beard Awards and has been recognized as a TIME 100 honoree. In this episode, David opens up about […]
My guest today is the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey. John grew Whole Foods from founding it in 1980 to becoming a $13 billion Fortune 500 company, with over 80,000 employees, which he eventually sold to Amazon in 2017. I first interviewed him back in 2013 when he was starting to evangelize […]
My guest today is the Co-Founder, Co-CEO, and Chairman of Netflix, Reed Hastings. After speaking to the other Netflix Co-Founder, Marc Randolph, for episode 53, I was delighted at the opportunity to speak with Reed to get the other side of the Netflix story, as well as learn from his experiences building the company and […]
My guest today is a former monk turned social media phenomenon and author of Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty. I first met Jay several years ago in New York City and right away, I knew he was someone very special with a bright future. In one of our early conversations, he mentioned his interest […]
My guest today is one-third of the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop music group Naughty by Nature, Vin Rock. Since the group formed in the 1980s, they’ve produced hits including “O.P.P.”, “Feel Me Flow” and “Hip Hop Hooray” and worked with everyone from Queen Latifah, who mentored them originally, as well as Easy-E and Run-D.M.C. More recently, […]
My guest today is psychotherapist, author, and podcast host Lori Gottlieb. Lori is best known as the author of the bestselling book, “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”, which has helped start a global conversation about human connection, which is what I’ve also been promoting. She writes the weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column for The […]
My guest today is actress, producer, and author, Patricia Heaton. Patricia is best known for her starring roles in the sitcoms Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle, and Carol’s Second Act. In this episode, you’ll learn how her mom’s death impacted her life, how she’s reinvented herself, overcome obstacles, and why being both a leaper and […]
An interview with Gretchen Carlson about the biggest career decisions she’s made, standing against sexual harassment, being courageous, finding common ground, and her best career advice. You’re listening to the 5 Questions podcast and I’m your host, Dan Schawbel. In fewer than 10 minutes, my goal is to extract the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with D.L. Hughley about how he turned his life around after joining a gang as a teenager, where he gets his work ethic from, how to create a more equal society, why comedy is effective in addressing political and social issues, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 94th episode of 5 […]
An interview with Al Roker about why we should avoid long-term career plans, why he decided to move to New York to pursue his career, how he landed his first job, manages multiple side hustles, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 93rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Chamath Palihapitiya about what he learned during his identity crisis, how people can sustain themselves right now, what all successful entrepreneurs have in common, why he gave up social media, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 92nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with R.L. Stine about his decision to become a writer, the most important storytelling elements in a book, how he writes books so frequently, adapts his writing to different age groups, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 91st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Richard Marx about how he originally became a musician, what he learned from Kenny Rogers, how his father’s death affected him, his new album, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 90th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from […]
An interview with Stacey Abrams about inspiring people during this pandemic, how people can make a positive change, the importance of voter rights, why she wrote several romance novels, and her best career advice. Welcome to the 89th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best […]
An interview with Debra Messing about how her parents supported her career, how she’s challenged the status quo, staying positive in the face of adversity, the global health crisis, and her best career advice. Welcome to the 88th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best […]
An interview with Patrick McGinnis about starting a side business while working full-time, how to start a business, prevent FOMO from affecting our daily lives and his best career advice. Welcome to the 87th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with Meg Whitman about the difference between leading a Fortune 500 company and a startup, how to decide what risks are worth taking, what she learned from politics, how to manage during a crisis, and her best career advice. Welcome to the 86th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Andrew Yang about how he created a political movement, how Universal Basic Income can enable people to follow their passion, how to prepare for the future of work, his decision making on the campaign trail, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 85th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As […]
An interview with Jon Taffer about how entrepreneurs can build trust during a crisis, how his first job as a bartender made him empathetic, what successful relationships have in common, how he’s addressed his own excuses, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 84th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Steve Aoki how he monetized his passion, his reflections from being in isolation, how Avicii’s death impacted him, how he recovered from failure, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 83rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Martin Dempsey about how to lead during a crisis, how conflicts in his career shaped his life perspectives, the common expectations that form relationships, the military figures that have influenced him, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 82nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Hilarie Burton about how she transitioned from Hollywood to a farm, how her life has changed, the most challenging skill she learned on the farm, the power of human connection, and her best career advice. Welcome to the 81st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Jim Kwik about how his childhood brain injury serves as his motivation, what his superpower and kryptonite are, what he’s learned from Will Smith, how to accelerate our learning, and his best career advice. Welcome to the 80th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Erika Nardini about being the CEO of Barstool Sports, how to stay relevant, handling pressure, her biggest challenges and best career advice. Welcome to the 79th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and most interesting people […]
An interview with Jim Ross about why he continues to be a wrestling announcer after decades of work, how he’s dealt with setbacks, what he’s learned from wrestlers, what makes for a compelling story and his best career advice. Welcome to the 78th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Glennon Doyle about how she overcame her struggles, how to trust yourself, how parenthood changed her, how being brave can make us luckier and her best career advice. Welcome to the 77th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with Diamond Dallas Page about the lessons he learned from his family, how his dyslexia is both a strength and a weakness, his favorite and least favorite part of being a wrestler, why he decided to start a yoga business and his best career advice. Welcome to the 76th episode of 5 Questions […]
An interview with Molly Yeh about how her Chinese Jewish heritage and Midwest roots influenced her career, how she made a big life transition, how she maintains work-life balance, where she gets her inspiration for her recipes and her best career advice. Welcome to the 75th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Jessica Pels about what prepared her for her job as Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, why ageism doesn’t affect her, the ideal mentor relationship, what she wants her legacy to be and her best career advice. Welcome to the 74th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate […]
An interview with Dr. Mark Hyman about how he originally got into the medical field, how to know what to eat and what to avoid, how to structure your day so you’re healthy, avoiding burnout and his best career advice. Welcome to the 73rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Patrick Lencioni about why he decided to become a leader, the biggest mistakes leaders make, the behaviors that drive high performing teams, a leader’s responsibility at work and his best career advice. Welcome to the 72nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with Vinny Guadagnino about how he was able to change his diet, how losing 50 pounds changed his life, how fame has impacted him, managing criticism and his best career advice. Welcome to the 71st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice […]
An interview with Steve Gorman about how he was able to handle the highs and lows of being in a band, what the most important qualities of a teammate are, what he would have done differently, what he learned as an artist and his best career advice. Welcome to the 70th episode of 5 Questions […]
An interview with Melissa Ben-Ishay how she benefited from losing her job, how she overcame her biggest obstacle as an entrepreneur, where her work ethic comes from, how she’s managed her work and personal relationships and her best career advice. Welcome to the 69th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Suzanne Somers about how she’s had a sustainable career since the 1960s, the habits that have had the biggest impact on her heath, how she handles obstacles, how people can age better and her best career advice. Welcome to the 68th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Nas Daily about his struggles being an Arab growing up in Israel, how he committed to posting so much content, what he’s learned from his travels, life lessons and his best career advice. Welcome to the 67th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best […]
An interview with Ben Horowitz about how entrepreneurs should prepare for pitch meetings, what all successful entrepreneurs have in common, what he’s learned about leadership from historical figures, how to find the right career and his best career advice. Welcome to the 66th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Kris Jenner about why she thinks Keeping up with the Kardashians is so appealing, how she decides what business opportunities to take, the role social media plays in her life, her typical day and what she hopes her family achieves. Welcome to the 65th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with David Meerman Scott about being a successful author, why entrepreneurs should focus on community building, what he learned from his daughter, his view on the top marketing trends and his best career advice. Welcome to the 64th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best […]
An interview with Flea how the relationship he had with his mom affected future relationships, why his stepfather was a blessing and a curse, why he views his friends as his family, how vulnerability has been his strength and his best career advice. Welcome to the 63rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Anthony Daniels about why he dropped out of law school to pursue a career as an actor, what he learned from meeting George Lucas, why C-3PO has resonated with audiences, the hardest moment he’s had to overcome and his best career advice. Welcome to the 62nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with John Jantsch about how being self-reliant can help you achieve success, the role of our mind, body, and spirit in our entrepreneurial journey, the most common frustration entrepreneurs have, how to overcome self-doubt and his best career advice. Welcome to the 61st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Steve Schwarzman about what he learned from his father growing up, where his drive comes from, how he decides which charities to donate to, what money hasn’t bought him and his best career advice. Welcome to the 60th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with Ash Carter about leading the U.S. pentagon workforce, how he empathizes with soldiers, his personal conduct, making hard decisions in turbulent times and his best career advice. Welcome to the 59th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and […]
An interview with Lucie Fink about how her parents have influenced her creative process, how she’s turned her passion into her career, having the courage to put yourself out there, the secret to social media engagement and her best career advice. Welcome to the 58th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson about how writing letters has impacted his life, how he became an effective storyteller, why we should look inside ourselves to find meaning, the impact of artificial intelligence in our lives and his best career advice. Welcome to the 57th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal […]
An interview with Dan Carlin about how he became an effective storyteller, his most proud moment, how he produces Hardcore History, a time when he became more resilient and his best career advice. Welcome to the 56th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with Steph Korey about how traveling in her childhood impacted her life, her biggest business challenge, the person that’s helped her the most, her guiding leadership principles and her best career advice. Welcome to the 55th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from […]
An interview with Tegan Quin how being a Virgo explains her life decisions, how high school prepared her for the future, how she’s dealt with poor mental health, how she became a business woman and her best career advice. Welcome to the 54th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Marc Randolph how his family influenced him growing up, how to craft a compelling business pitch, how to overcome rejection, his relationship with his Netflix partner Reid Hastings and his best career advice. Welcome to the 53rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best […]
An interview with Morgan Spurlock about how he gets ideas for his projects, how documentaries get made, how he learned to be a storyteller, what his life purpose is and his best career advice. Welcome to the 52nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from […]
An interview with Ryan Holiday about his life philosophies, how to disconnect from technology to be more present, achieving stillness, stoicism’s affect on his parenting and his best career advice. Welcome to the 51st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and […]
An interview with Elvis Duran about how he overcame mistakes in his childhood, how losing 100 pounds changed his life, coming out as gay, how do build a personal brand and his best career advice. Welcome to the 50th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice […]
An interview with Chase Jarvis about the fine line between being a creative and entrepreneur, how he had the courage to pursue his career, what inspires him, how he decides whom to collaborate with and his best career advice. Welcome to the 49th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Brian Grazer about how face-to-face conversations have impacted him, how having dyslexia impacted his career, how he recovered from a poor connection, how technology can be a bridge to human connection and his best career advice. Welcome to the 48th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Gary Chapman about the most common relationship mistake people make, how our love languages can bring us closer together, the balance between self-care and caring for others, using technology to strengthen relationships and his best career advice. Welcome to the 47th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is […]
An interview with Sophia Amoruso about how her mental health issues affected her childhood, how she recovered from the lowest point in her career, why we need to promote our personalities, how women can break the glass ceiling and her best career advice. Welcome to the 46th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Sanjay Gupta about what influenced him to get into the healthcare profession, how traveling the world covering healthcare changed his life, how we can combat the loneliness epidemic, his predictions for the future of healthcare and his best career advice. Welcome to the 45th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Kevin Pollak about how he’s been on the leading edge when it comes to media, having a sustainable career, his early mentor, how doing standup comedy prepared him for TV shows and his best career advice. Welcome to the 44th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Cameron Russell about how she handles the pressure as a model, being authentic in today’s superficial world, where her courage comes from, why she decided to be an activist and her best career advice. Welcome to the 43rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with Scott Harrison about how he found his life’s purpose, got others onboard with his mission, took action, what he’s learned from his journey and his best career advice. Welcome to the 42nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest […]
An interview with Amanda Palmer about how art is her therapy, balancing online versus offline relationships, how she gets people to invest in her, asking others for help and her best career advice. Welcome to the 41st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Mike Posner about his journey walking across America, the truth about fame, how he’s found peace in loss, why mentoring is important to him and his best career advice. Welcome to the 40th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with Ben Mezrich about how to get paid as a writer, how the stories he’s written changed how he lives, what he wish he knew before his first book, the elements of a compelling story and his best career advice. Welcome to the 39th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Guy Fieri about how being a foreign exchange student shaped who he is today, how he’s stayed true to himself, the impact his dad had on his life, the life lessons he’s taught his children and his best career advice. Welcome to the 38th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Chris Kattan about the lessons he learned from his dad growing up, how he prepared for his SNL sketches, why comedy is important to our culture, the biggest obstacle he faced and his best career advice. Welcome to the 37th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Chelsea Handler about why she went on a journey to self-discovery, how therapy changed her life, how connecting with diverse people changed her, overcoming self-doubt and her best career advice. Welcome to the 36th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Moby about how growing up poor impacted him as an adult, how he recovered from the lowest point in his career, the positive influences in his life that came to his rescue, how he handles mental health and his best career advice. Welcome to the 35th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As […]
An interview with Elaine Welteroth on how she breaks barriers as being a minority, what she learned early in her life that has helped her today, how being authentic makes you more confident, who has influenced her the most and her best career advice. Welcome to the 34th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Paul Stanley on how he’s sustained his career for decades, how you can be hard on yourself while being your biggest fan, why you should make others feel worthwhile, how to overcome barriers and his best career advice. Welcome to the 33rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal […]
An interview with Adam Savage on how to not be a perfectionist, the types of people that bring out his creativity, his recommendations those in non-creative jobs, if you need to fail in order to succeed and his best career advice. Welcome to the 32nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal […]
An interview with Rebecca Minkoff on how she broke into the fashion industry, how she manages her time, who her mentors are, how she keeps her employees motivated and her best career advice. Welcome to the 31st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with David Brooks on if you need to achieve your life goals before serving others, why commitment is the key to a meaningful life, how to overcome loneliness, why attachment is more important than freedom and his best career advice. Welcome to the 30th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Alyssa Milano on how her family influenced her career, how to overcome the fear of rejection, when she decided to be a political activist, how to stay true to yourself instead of conforming and her best career advice. Welcome to the 29th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Killer Mike on what he would change about American politics, where his entrepreneurial spirit comes from, how he weaves political messages into his content, how he manages a company while being a good parent and his best career advice. Welcome to the 28th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal […]
An interview with Carly Fiorina on why you should find a path instead of create a plan, how her childhood impacted her path, what to do if you’re stuck, what men can learn from women about leadership and her best career advice. Welcome to the 27th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal […]
An interview with Stuart Weitzman about why he decided to pursue his career, the process of developing a new shoe, how he stays relevant, stands out in his industry and his best career advice. Welcome to the 26th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Marianne Williamson on how her spirituality influenced her to get into politics, overcoming insecurities, how to forgive someone, support mental illness and her best career advice. Welcome to the 25th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and most […]
An interview with Marcus Buckingham on how to find your purpose, discover your strengths, why you should ask for helpful attention, the importance of a freethinking leader and his best career advice. Welcome to the 24th episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s […]
An interview with Chris Hadfield on why he became an astronaut, why he used social media in space, what it’s like being in space, what the most common astronaut myth is and his best advice. Welcome to the 23rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice […]
An interview with Tom Peters why listening is an important leadership quality, how he’s been impacted by his parents, how leaders can support mental health, his legacy and best career advice. Welcome to the 22nd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest […]
An interview with Gretchen Rubin about what’s changed for her over the years, how she invests her time, how to stand out in today’s noisy world, how outer order affects inner calm and her best career advice. Welcome to the 21st episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with General Stanley McChrystal about the biggest leadership myth, how leadership has changed, the most common leadership traits, why environment matters and his best piece of career advice. Welcome to the twentieth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and […]
An interview with Diane von Furstenberg about being a woman in today’s workplace, how she overcame early career obstacles, who influenced her, how she’s expanded her business and what she’s looking for when hiring. Welcome to the nineteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice […]
An interview with Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of Vaynermedia, about what’s changed for him, what the fine line is between hustle and burnout, his responsibility as a leader, how people can be empathetic and how to find positive people to surround yourself with. Welcome to the eighteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, […]
An interview with Rachel Hollis, author of Girl, Wash Your Face, about how she has the courage to share her personal life publicly, how she lives fearlessly, how to take charge of your life, who motivates her and her best career advice. Welcome to the seventeenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why, about what’s changed for him since he started, the skills that are important in the machine age, who he would give voice to, how he remains optimistic and his best career advice. Welcome to the sixteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my […]
An interview with Chris Anderson, the head of TED, about how he keeps the TED brand fresh, what keeps him motivated, how he selects people and ideas, and which TED ideas have changed society the most. Welcome to the fifteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with Ana Kasparian, co-host of The Young Turks, about how she found her voice before entering the media world, how she deals with criticism, staying positive, preventing burnout and her responsibility as a leader. Welcome to the fourteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the […]
An interview with Seth Godin, bestselling author and speaker, about what he’s learned in his career, the importance of empathy, where his ideas come from, how to build connection and his best career advice. Welcome to the thirteenth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice […]
An interview with Rachael Ray, the Daytime Emmy Award Winning TV show host of Rachael Ray, about her biggest influences, her business, being self-made, her first job and her best career advice. Welcome to the twelfth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Jocko Willink, a former U.S. Navy Seal, the host of the Jocko Podcast and author of multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, about the biggest leadership lesson he learned, how to lead in change, why leaders have to be followers, the dichotomy of leadership and his best advice. Welcome to the eleventh […]
An interview with Steve Harvey, host of the syndicated talk show “Steve”, the morning radio show “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and Family Feud, about how he overcame his biggest struggle, how to handle fear, his daily routines, letting go of negative people and what’s most important to him in life. Welcome to the tenth […]
An interview with Tony Hawk, a legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, about what keeps him motivated, how he makes time for his children, when he recognized his potential, the legacy he wants to leave and his best career advice. Welcome to the ninth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky, a celebrity doctor, podcast host and board-certified internist, about how he stays relevant, what inspires him, well-being in the workplace, using technology and time management. Welcome to the eighth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest […]
An interview with Beth Comstock, the former Vice Chair and CMO of GE, about how she broke the glass ceiling, why fear holds us back, how she shares new ideas, stays relevant and her best career advice. Welcome to the seventh episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with Van Jones, the host of “The Van Jones Show” on CNN, about how we can all come together as a united America, the impact he wants to make on the world, how he overcame a struggle in his career, how he deals with critics and his best career advice. Welcome to the […]
An interview with the 66th United States Secretary of State, and first ever African-American female Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice about her decision making process, lessons learned, use of technology, view of diversity and best career advice. Welcome to the fifth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to […]
An interview with philanthropist, billionaire, bestselling author and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson about what motivates him, his daily routine, the importance of face-to-face, work friendships, and his best career advice. Welcome to the fourth episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the […]
An interview with Wharton Professor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant about work life balance, networking, doing favors, creativity and his best career advice. Welcome to the third episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and most […]
An interview with Bravo TV star, author and top New York City real estate agent Ryan Serhant about the defining moment in his life, what keeps him motivated, sales advice, how he stood out when he started his career and his core relationship principle. Welcome to the second episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As […]
An interview with social media phenomenon Jay Shetty about his career transitions, sources of inspiration, technology use, time management and best advice. Welcome to the first episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel. As your host, my goal is to curate the best advice from the world’s smartest and most interesting people by asking them […]