Why and how did some of the world's most influential artists, innovators, athletes and leaders break big? Talented men and women recount their most difficult, dramatic and serendipitous turning points. Emmy-winning journalist Carlos Watson hosts.
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Christian Siriano
Learn how sartorial savant Siriano parlayed confidence and a singular vision into a "Project Runway" victory.
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Gretchen Carlson
See how former FOX News anchor Carlson – a Miss America winner and Stanford graduate –found the strength to sue her employers for sexual harassment and become an advocate for working women everywhere.
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Episode 110
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Lee Daniels
Trace Lee Daniels' path from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood, directing and producing critical darlings like "The Butler" and "Empire."
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Episode 109
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Michael Strahan
Follow Super Bowl champ Michaell Strahan's trajectory from NY Giants Hall of Famer to sports commentator and host of "Good Morning America."
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Episode 107
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Roxane Gay
See how Gay, child of Haitian immigrants, transcended expectations to become a leading voice in the feminist movement with her essay collection Bad Feminist.
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Episode 106
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Ruth Zukerman
Find out how Zukerman turned her passion for indoor-cycling into a massive business-twice-with SoulCycle and FlyWheel.
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Episode 105
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Jason Aldean
Learn how country singer Jason Aldean battled through constant setbacks early in his career, and ultimately found success with a scrappy, persistent and out-of-the-box approach that led him to country music superstardom.
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Episode 104
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Danai Gurira
See how Tony Award-nominated writer Gurira made the leap from storyteller to Hollywood superstar.
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Episode 103