After tasting a jar of chili-infused honey at a local pizzeria in Bahia, Brazil, the founder of Mike's Hot Honey, Mike Kurtz, spent a year obsessively tinkering with batches to recreate that taste. Mike reveals the unglamorous "midnight hustle" of his early days, bottling honey by hand in a Brooklyn pizza kitchen while working a music industry day job.

Mike explains how he disrupted a "sleepy" grocery aisle, landed a massive Walmart deal from a small-town garage, and scaled his "sweet heat" into a household name found in 30,000 stores nationwide.

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Can a simple doorbell actually solve a crime?

The founder of Ring, Jamie Siminoff, insists that it can, and his journey proves that a garage invention can evolve into a world-renowned crime solver. He shares how his invention has helped police capture footage of violent criminals and even reunite kidnapped children with their families.

Later, Jamie highlights how he built a billion-dollar enterprise from the ground up, overcoming a disastrous initial launch through years of relentless grit. 

This episode recorded on January 27th, 2026.

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Three-time NFC champion, Hall of Fame quarterback, and founder of Tarkenton Companies, Fran Tarkenton reflects on his 18-year NFL career, during which he set numerous passing records while overcoming relentless obstacles.

He highlights his journey from his early life to the NFL and his eventual pivot to massive business success after retirement. Fran explains why failure serves as the ultimate teacher and how true strength is forged through adversity.

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Goodles CEO Jen Zeszut reveals how her disruptive mac and cheese brand revolutionized a stagnant category by engineering a nutrient dense, aesthetically bold, and superior-tasting alternative.

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How do you turn a side hustle into a viral marketplace? Pickle founders Julia O’Mara (COO) and Brian McMahon (CEO) reveal how they scaled their peer to-peer fashion rental app to hundreds of thousands of users nationwide.

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CLEAR Founder, CEO, and Chair Caryn Seidman-Becker shares how she transformed a bankrupt startup into a $4 billion biometric security company. She explains her vision for CLEAR, its growth into more than 60 airports, and how its technology now serves over 36 million members nationwide.

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Live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Liz connects with Lisa Su, President and CEO of AMD. They discuss the growing demand for AI technology and its applications in consumer electronics, healthcare, and space exploration.

Lisa highlights AMD's competition within the AI market and the potential for the technology to revolutionize creative industries. She also describes the company's cutting-edge chiplet technologies and broad ecosystem partnerships to drive AI innovation.

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Last year, deadly wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles County, California, impacting tens of thousands of residents, as many lost their homes and belongings and had no idea where to go from there.

Liz revisits her conversation with Venture Capitalist Carter Reum, a California resident affected by the wildfires, who shares how he and his wife, Paris Hilton, felt they needed to step into action and help with recovery actions. 

Later, he shares his path to success, starting at Goldman Sachs, to his decision to leave and go into business with his brother.  

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From successful entrepreneurs to notable celebrities, Liz has spoken to so many unforgettable industry leaders this year. She reviews a few of her favorite episodes with guests whose stories are captivating and entertaining, and may have a surprise or two in store for listeners.

Liz highlights 'Greg Brady' himself, actor Barry Williams, Dagne Dover co-founder Deepa Gandi, Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz, and FOX Business Correspondent Gerry Willis in this year's fabulous podcast finale.

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As the new year approaches, it may be time to refresh your wardrobe without overspending. In this encore episode, Liz revisits her conversation with fashion influencer and entrepreneur Caroline Baudino, founder of Being Caroline LLC.

Caroline shares her go-to tips for dressing chic on a budget, along with how she built her fashion brand on social media by blending style and smart business. From affordable outfit ideas to closet refresh strategies, this episode offers practical inspiration for looking polished for less.

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