SheSez with Linda Grasso

The breakup of a relationship inspired Los Angeles public relations guru Sarah Robarts to pick up a paintbrush again after nearly 20 years, returning to her love of painting. Turns out her talent not only remains in her 40s, it has blossomed. Hear the story of how the mom of two literally painted her heart out for a year in hehr garage and recently hosted her first gallery show—to rave reviews.

Sheila Nevins is one of the most powerful forces in showbiz. As President of HBO Documentary Films, Sheila has made some of the most fascinating documentaries ever made. Some of her recent movies include Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Nothing Left Unsaid, Diana, Our Mother. She has received 32 Emmy Awards (more than any other single person) and 26 Academy Awards—among other accolades. Married with a son, Sheila has defied the odds, remaining at the helm of HBO for decades. And she just did it again. At 78, she has written her first book, You Don't Look Your Age...And other Fairy Tales. It is candid, funny, and poignant—and details her climb to the top, how she has managed to stay there and her strategy for working in a youth-oriented industry.

How Elissa Goodman went from stay-home mom to Holistic Nutritionist and became a well-regarded cleanse expert with an A-list showbiz clientele and an entrepreneur. Her S.O.U.P. Cleanse home delivery program and her uber healthy juices aimed at boosting immunity and thyroid health (available at Erewhon) have gained cult-like followings.

How Byrdie Lifson-Pompan left a lucrative career as a Hollywood agent to form the healthcare company, Clear Health Advisors. Hear the story of how she came up with an innovative idea, tapped her close girlfriends for support and feedback, went back to school, and now feels like she is making a difference in the world—guiding critically ill people and their families toward potentially life saving healthcare.

How Coco channeled her love of interior design and her writing skills into the Cococozy blog — named this year by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten social media influencers in the world. Holding on to her day job as a TV executive, learn how Coco worked on her "passion project" at home each night—ultimately generating a cult-like following—and spawning her own line of home furnishings.

Meet Bethany Ashton Wolf—a movie maker who is defining success on her own terms. Not satisfied as simply a successful indie screenwriter, Bethany held on to her dreams of not just writing but directing a major motion picture—and made it happen. Learn how she listened to her gut, stayed true to herself and defied the odds with the upcoming romantic drama, Forever My Girl.

The story of how Jess Weiner connected the dots in her early career—as well as the ones linking her passions— to form one of the most important socially conscious brand building firms in the country. Through life's inevitable disappointments and stumbles, hear how Jess held on to her authenticity and her convictions—and is now CEO of Talk to Jess. The consulting firm advises brands and organizations on how to create messages of empowerment. The social entrepreneur, two-time author and Ted talker is also the host of her own podcast : Talk to Jess.

In 2006 Jess helped launch Dove's Real Beauty ad campaign which featured women with various body types posing in lingerie —and a decade later—she helped Mattel to change Barbie. The iconic doll is now available in multiple body types, skin tones, and hair styles.

In her early 40s, Liz Pryor was a stay-home mom who hadn't worked in more than a decade. Then her husband exited, leaving her as sole supporter of three children. Liz zero-ed in on her longtime passion of writing, got a book published, and then, over thousands of applicants won a contest to become the "advice guru" for Good Morning America. Now, as a two-time author with her recent memoir, Look at You Now, and a Tedx talker she reveals how she pulled it all off.