Long Story Short with Bobbi Brown

Danny Seo was born on Earth Day and has been trying to save the planet ever since. He’s an environmental lifestyle expert who has written numerous books, writes the syndicated newspaper column “Do Just One Thing”, hosts NBC’s Naturally Danny Seo and publishes a magazine of the same name. As if that isn't enough, Danny's products are sold at over 4,000 stores including; TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. He makes wine and has a collection of fragrances and bath products.

In this episode, Danny talks about being an environmentalist as a young boy which led him to become a business leader who thrives on saving the planet.

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Mindy Grossman is the President and CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers). But this isn't her first time taking the reigns of a huge company. Before WW, she was the CEO of HSN (Home Shopping Network), a Global VP of Nike, and was the CEO of Polo Jeans. 

In this conversation, Mindy talks about how not taking a risk, can wind up being riskier than betting on yourself. How the best-laid plans are never as sound as you think, and that there is no line between business and family. 

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Jason Wu is a world-renowned Taiwanese-Canadian fashion designer based out of New York City, who's literally designed everything but the kitchen sink. Getting his start designing clothes for dolls, Jason started his own line after dropping out of college. He's also designed furniture and even has his own faucet. He gained world-wide fame when a certain Senator's wife named Michelle Obama started wearing his clothes and chose one of his dresses for the inaugural ball in 2009. This year Target is rereleasing some of their best designer collaborations from the past 20 years, and Jason is one of them. If Michelle Obama isn't enough, you've also seen his designs worn by the likes of Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Emily Blunt, Zoe Saldana, Jessica Alba and a slew of other celebs.

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When you're the great great grand daughter of one of the biggest and most famous human rights activists in history, there might be some preconceived expectations of how you're supposed to live your life. However, radio personality Medha Gandhi takes it in stride. As co-host of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show in New York City, she is outspoken but doesn't see herself as representing anybody but herself. 

After an internship at a local Columbus radio station, Medha was hooked and has been working in radio ever since. She worked her way up the radio ladder producing and co-hosting radio shows in Ohio, Connecticut, and Boston. This year Gandhi finally landed a spot on one of the marquee morning shows in all of radio. She's contributing her own unique perspective to Elvis Duran and the Morning show, Z100's super successful, syndicated morning radio show. 

Gandhi joins Bobbi to discusses her career, her famous family, and why she would rather hang with Bill Nye than Justin Bieber. 

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You haven't had bagels and lox until you've had the Russ & Daughters experience in New York City. Founded in 1914 the New York institution is the home of probably the most famous and delicious lox and bagels in the world. Niki Russ is the 4th generation co-owner of the family owned landmark. She has taken the shop into the modern era by expanding the small appetizing counter into a bakery, nationwide shipping hub, and restaurants and appetizing counters in multiple locations around the city. Expanding the brand doesn't mean changing what makes this bagel store great. Tradition is key and Niki proudly serves the same food that makes her family business so special.

Niki talks with Bobbi about the history of Russ & Daughters, expanding the brand, and the importance of tradition. You'll find out what makes this celebrated establishment so iconic and why people flock from around the world to eat the most authentic New York bagel.

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Making hair and body products in her Brooklyn kitchen ended up taking Lisa Price into the business world and even Oprah. Lisa's company, Carol's Daughter is now in retail stores across the country. The company is named after Lisa's mother, Carol who taught Lisa the value of positive thinking and hard work. In 2002 Lisa landed a coveted guest spot on Oprah which changed everything. Lisa is the author of 2004's "Success Never Smelled So Sweet: How I Followed My Nose and Found My Passion”. 

Lisa discusses her influential mother and how listening to her gut helped her business grow. She talks about the Oprah effect and reminds us that Brooklyn was ALWAYS cool.

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Craig Dubitsky is one of the friendliest guys out there. He's the founder of Hello Products, an oral care company that stresses natural products and a friendly approach to dental health. He has a ton of experience under his belt. He was an early investor and board member in Method cleaning products. He is cofounder of lip balm maker Eos Products. He was the CMO of Popcorn, Indiana, a special advisor to Seventh Generation, helped launch Boots in the US and is the Chairman of Lexicon’s Advisory Board. He was named to Advertising Age’s Creativity 50 as one of the Most Influential and Innovative Creative Thinkers and Doers.

Craig is obsessed with design and connecting with the consumer, you can see it in the things he makes. He started Hello Products after being unimpressed with the unfriendly packaging of toothpaste brands in a New York City drug store. He wanted to make something more personable because that's what he is. What other CEO will personally answer calls from consumers? Seriously, if you go to the Hello Products website you can skype directly with Craig. Talk about customer obsessed!

In this conversation with Bobbi, Craig discusses his love of design, connecting with the consumer and creating products that have a welcoming vibe. 

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Rocco DiSpirito is a James Beard award-winning Chef, author of several bestselling books, and a television host.

He began his culinary career at the ripe age of 11 scooping Italian ices at a pizzeria so he could afford to buy his favorite Kiss album. That pizzeria introduced him to the joys of food. After graduating High school early, Rocco enrolled in the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, and began learning from the best chefs in the world.

He talks to Bobbi about opening his first restaurant, Union Pacific in 1997 which launched him into food stardom. From there, Rocco began appearing on numerous television shows, and started writing cookbooks. Through many life events, Rocco began to look at food as a way to help people by creating recipes that are healthy and indulgent. Now, Rocco is back behind the line as the chef of The Standard that introduces people to delicious food that is both delicious AND healthy.

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Lindsey Boyd is the co-founder of The Laundress which is a company that makes eco-friendly laundry, fabric, and home care products. Not only does The Laundress have an array of fantastic all-natural cleaning products, they also offer a bunch of resources on how to clean any article of clothing on their website!

In this conversation, Lindsey talks about how she got the idea for The Laundress and teaming up with one of her former classmates from Cornell University to create a first of its kind collection of clean laundry detergent more. Lindsey also opens up about what she had to put on the line to start this company including leaving her stable job in fashion, raiding her 401k, and even putting up some of her prized possessions as collateral to secure a business loan. She also tells Bobbi what else is in-store for fans of The Laundress!

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Mickey Boardman is the editorial director and advice columnist for PAPER Magazine. He's been a constant fixture in New York fashion and culture for the last 3 decades, you may have seen him as a commentator on networks like VH-1, A&E, CNN, E! and Fox News. Since 1993, he has written the advice column “Ask Mr. Mickey” in PAPER, where he first started working as an intern and is now the Editorial Director. 

On this episode, Bobbi talks to Mickey about how he helped break the internet with Kim Kardashian's cheeky Paper magazine cover (among others), his early struggles with addiction, and his thoughts on body image for himself and in culture.

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