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 ..read more

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? W ..read more

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 UF ..read more

Dan Schawbel asks bestselling children’s fiction author, Kate DiCamillo about growing up with chronic pneumonia, receiving 473 rejection letters for her book, writing for children as an adult, The Puppets of Spelhorst, and her best career advice. 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 o ..read more

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: 1. 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 pro ..read more

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 develop ..read more

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: 1. 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 ..read more

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 A ..read more

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. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. 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 wi ..read more

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. This episode is proudly sponsored by isolved, a complete workforce management solution. Go to isolvedhcm.com for more information. The 5 questions I ask in this episode: What originally inspired your ..read more