Liz revisits her conversation with the iconic Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi who shares how she went from being the pint-sized party queen of MTV’s Jersey Shore to powerhouse mom, author, and entrepreneur.

Nicole shares a behind the scenes glimpse at her iconic reality tv moments, the emotional journey to connect with her biological family in Chile and what it was like ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. She also highlights how she built her successful fashion empire, The Snooki Shop, entirely on her own terms.

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The American Dream isn't handed to you; you have to fight for it. As America hits its historic 250th milestone, Liz spotlights three individuals who built empires on pure grit. OPI's Suzi Weiss-Fischman shares how she built a $230M nail polish giant. David's Bridal CEO Kelly Cook talks about why she celebrates failure. Plus, NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin reveals how he overcame a difficult childhood through sheer resilience.

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The hidden toxins in your drinking water could be ruining your hydration goals.

Liz jumps into a crowded field with Loonen Water co-founders Clara Sieg and David Kimmel, who are taking on the big beverage companies. From the shocking revelation that aluminum cans are basically disguised plastic bags, to the wild, gritty reality of launching a national brand while navigating postpartum life, Clara and David share their relentless climb to the top.

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No more sitting on hold; the future of medicine is here. 

CEO and founder of Zocdoc, Oliver Kharraz, MD, shares how the innovative app got its start and is now using AI to reshape medicine. With his own medical background, Oliver explains why he and the other Zocdoc co-founders saw a definite need for this product to eliminate month-long wait times.

Oliver describes how his company has revolutionized the way patients find and book doctor appointments and how many patients have found lifesaving, same-day care.

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The founders of Lola Blankets, Will and Tommy Higham, share how they built their viral blanket brand from the bottom up following a very special, secret parting gift from their late mom.

Despite having zero prior experience in the bedding industry, the brothers highlight everything from the trial-and-error science of creating their signature fabric to becoming the cozy luxury item that A-list celebrities swear by. They touch on staying fiercely loyal to their original mission: keeping things incredibly soft while donating blankets to breast cancer patients.

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Liz Claman is in Beaverton, Oregon, at the Nike campus for "Just Do It Day" to meet with CEO Elliot Hill. With investor pressure mounting and the World Cup days away, Elliot describes his strategy to reverse the retail giant's trajectory.

Elliot discusses moving past hyper-promotional online sales, reviving growth in the critical China market, and the highly anticipated upcoming signature sneaker lines. 

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Co-founder of Fazit Beauty Aliett Buttelman shares how she and her business partner started a beauty company that became a viral sensation thanks to their glitter freckle makeup patches. She raves about the product, a waterproof, sweat-proof glitter freckle patch, and how they landed a spot on Taylor Swift's face.

Aliett explains how they have expanded their business into other beauty products, collaborating with major brands to leverage their success across beauty, sports, and pop culture.

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NFL Hall of Famer Curtis Martin has overcome every obstacle placed in his way. As one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, he shares why his story isn’t about his legendary success on the field, but about the incredible journey it took to get there.

Curtis opens up about the childhood trauma that shaped his resilience, and the exact moments that transformed a terrified boy from the streets of Pittsburgh into a financial executive and sports legend.

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Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin to discuss her storied career, from dodging gunfire in Mogadishu to wearing a flak jacket while pregnant in Jerusalem. 

Jennifer shares gripping stories of the "Bang Bang Club" in South Africa, the harrowing kidnapping of her colleagues, and why she believes the press is currently facing an unprecedented "controlled environment" at the Pentagon.

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Can staying at one company for 20 years actually be your greatest competitive advantage in a world of job-hoppers?

Belkin CEO Steve Malony shares his remarkable journey from a door-to-door salesman to the head of a global electronics giant. He discusses the career philosophy and mindset that fueled his growth, and explains how Belkin kept the world connected during the chaos of the 2020 pandemic.

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