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Suzanne Lopez is the Abbot Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, which is the official school of the Joffrey Ballet. Suzanne’s journey at the Joffrey started when she was 12, when she attended her first summer intensive audition taught by Robert Joffrey. She has had a 19-year dance career, dancing principal roles in ballets by famed choreographers such as José Limón, Twyla Tharp, and Sir Frederick Ashton.

Suzanne has had an incredible career at Joffrey, and now she is continuing the legacy of great dance in Chicago.

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Francesca Harper is the Artistic Director of Ailey II of the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. As part of the company’s new era, she is leading Ailey II on the first international tour since the shutdown, guest performances in Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center session, and a 50th Anniversary US tour, culminating with a New York engagement in early 2024. 

We discuss Francesca’s background, her love of dance, and the most important thing she teaches at Ailey II.

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John Georges is a native Trinidadian and the former Master Distiller for the House of Angostura. John was educated at the University of the West Indies, where he graduated with a B.S.C. in Chemical Engineering. He joined the House of Angostura in 1982 and has worked in many different roles in the production of fine rum.

John worked in the distillery and aging departments, the packaging departments, and the company-wide capital projects. He is now semi-retired but continues to be a storyteller for Angostura.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Kate talks about a recent experience she had, and how she prioritizes her gratitude.

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Jonathan Neman is the co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, a mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Translation: some truly incredible salads. Jonathan and his co-founders started Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown just three months out of college. There vision was to be everywhere, like a healthy fast food restaurant.

Since then, Jonathan has been named to Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Inc.’s 30 Under 30, Forbes’ 30 Under 30, and Food & Wine’s 40 Big Food Thinkers 40 and Under. 

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Andy Dunn is the co-founder of Bonobos, and the author of the book Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind. Dunn was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a manic incident in college, but hid it while breaking into the world of startups and scaling the company. 

Andy discusses his journey, dealing with mental health issues, taking accountability for yourself and your actions, and his advice for founders looking for funding.

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Simon Sinek is an author, speaker, and thought leader whose groundbreaking book Start WIth Why, as well as his popular TED Talk, changed the game for anyone looking to find a path that feels most aligned with who they are. His TED Talk is one of the three most watched TED Talks of all time, and he’s helped countless people find their purpose and their why, and implement them to have a more successful and fulfilling life.

Simon joins me at a Los Angeles eatery called Kismet, run by two female chefs, to discuss Simon’s life and career over some outstanding food.

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Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated multi-platform storyteller and producer operating at the intersection of race, technology, and democracy. He’s the host and Executive Producer of the PBS series America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. He’s also the creator and host of the podcast How to Citizen, and a founding partner and writer at Puck.

Baratunde’s book, How to Be Black, became a New York Times Bestseller. We discuss his life and career, how he is a creative who does not fit into any single box, and how he uses all that he has in several different arenas like comedy, writing, and activism.

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Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans served 27 years in the United States Army. She served overseas and nationwide, as well as several combat deployments. Evans served as an intelligence analyst, counterintelligence agent, military police, paratrooper, and numerous other positions. Highly decorated during her tenure, she received more than 27 awards and decorations including the Bronze Star.

She was wounded in Afghanistan which resulted in her near-total loss of hearing, traumatic brain injury, and various other health challenges. Undaunted by her injuries and the sudden end of her military career, Evans authored a book, Leading From the Front, which poignantly tells the stories of soldiers in combat and peace.

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Jen Sincero is a writer, author, and coach. Her book You Are a Badass, which is celebrating its 10th year in publication, was a New York Times #1 Bestseller. It was developed into 40 languages and has spawned calendars, motivational buttons, day planners, and follow-up books You Are a Badass at Making Money, You Are a Badass Everyday, and the You Are a Badass Guided Journal which is coming out soon.

We discuss what led Jen to write this book 10 years ago, and how it has dramatically changed her life since then.

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