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Tom Hayes – CEO of Ocean Spray

 Location: Cotton in Manchester, New Hampshire

Tom Hayes is the CEO of the iconic American brand Ocean Spray Cranberries. The farmer-owned Cooperative has been around for 90 years. It is most famous for its cranberries and cranberry sauce, however this year the brand has been striking out in many innovative directions, including capturing people's hearts with a now famous TikTok video. 

Tom is originally from New Hampshire. He studied psychology at the University of New Hampshire, and his first job was as a dishwasher. So it makes sense that he would bring me back to New Hampshire, to his favorite restaurant in Manchester, Cotton, to share his career journey and vision for innovating what he calls a “Norman Rockwell brand”.

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Judy Smith – President and CEO – Smith & Company

Judy Smith is one of a kind. She's so good at her job her story inspired one of the most successful TV shows of all time. That's right, she is the real-life Olivia Pope, made famous by actress Kerry Washington on the ABC show Scandal. The fixer who handles hard situations and always figures a way forward. While the show no longer exists, Judy’s work continues. She is the founder, president and CEO of the crisis management firm Smith & Company. She has “handled” many major celebrities and Fortune 500 companies who have found themselves in hot water. Her experience ranges from the Iran-Contra investigation, to the Monica Lewinsky scandal, to the World Health organization's response to the SARS epidemic. Today Judy joins me to share her path, how she became such an expert in this niche field and how modern companies can rise to the challenge of some of the most pressing concerns in our country right now.

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Victoria James – Author and Beverage Director of COTE

Victoria has worked in restaurants since she was a kid, and fell in love with the hospitality industry along the way. At 21 she became the country's youngest certified sommelier and today she's the beverage director at Michelin-starred COTE in New York City. But there’s more to Victoria than her accomplishments as a top tastemaker. Her best-selling memoir “Wine Girl” traces her struggles that could have set her back, but didn't. She pushed ahead through the boys club of the hospitality industry, and now she's hoping to transform it. Today we speak about the restaurant experience, sexism and overcoming adversity.

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John R. Tyson – Chief Sustainability Officer of Tyson Foods

 Location: Herman's Ribhouse in Fayetteville, Arkansas

John R. Tyson, the great-grandson of the founder of Tyson Foods, is currently Tyson's Chief Sustainability Officer. After graduating from Harvard and getting a business degree from Stanford, John is now in a position that allows him to shape social responsibility for a new generation at the largest producer of protein in the world. John is now leading the charge to innovate and make Tyson a global leader in sustainability, and is eager to share what's ahead for Tyson Foods.

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Jessica Alba – Actress & Founder of The Honest Company

Location: Night + Market in West Hollywood, CA

Jessica Alba had already become a successful Hollywood actress when she got the idea to start her own business. She never dreamed it would be so tough to begin. Even though she received many rejections and faced much disbelief in her ability, she persevered. Her eco-conscious personal care and baby products company The Honest Company is valued at more than one billion dollars. Jessica shares her incredible journey at her favorite Thai restaurant, Night + Market in West Hollywood. We dine on spicy chicken wings and larb gai and Jessica shares her passion and commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable and recognizable ingredients and her vision for what’s next.

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Official Website: NightMarketSong.com

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Dave Gilboa – Co-Founder & Co-CEO – Warby Parker

When he was a student at Wharton Business School, Dave Gilboa and his friends commiserated over the steep price of eyeglasses. This trivial conversation sparked a revolutionary idea. In 2010 they launched one of the most sought-after brands in retail: Warby Parker. Today Dave is Co-CEO of Warby Parker. Warby Parker offers affordable glasses as well as a free try-on at home option. They have retail locations across the country and Canada.Beyond that, the company employs a social entrepreneurship program, distributing free eyeglasses to those in need. Dave's achievements have earned him a Henry Crown Fellowship, and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Through his work at Warby Parker, Dave Gilboa is showing companies that they can profitable and be a force for good in the world. Today we speak about innovation, success and social responsibility. 

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Franklin Leonard – Founder – The Black List

Franklin is the reason that many of your favorite movies were made. He's the founder and CEO of The Black List, the saving grace for countless writers in Hollywood. Even if you aren't familiar with Franklin or his company, you have definitely seen the fruits of his labor. The Black List is a survey of the most liked but unproduced screenplays each year. It gives another chance to great stories that have been overlooked. This recognition has brought 400 films and counting to the big screen, including Juno, Spotlight and Argo. Franklin is an advocate for screenwriters and has been awarded by The Writers Guild of America for his work. He's helped bring life to extraordinary stories, shaping the world of entertainment today. We are speaking about the film industry, representation and giving others a voice.

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Jeni Britton Bauer – Founder – Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Jeni is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of the famous dessert company that kicked off the artisanal ice cream movement. Jeni's ice cream is adored for its ingredient-driven flavorful ice cream with recipes crafted and tweaked to perfection. It’s something that Jeni's been working on for decades, even before she founded Jeni's in 2002. Today Jeni's has almost 50 storefronts and countless retail distributors nationwide. She's written two cookbooks; the bibles of ice cream making. Her work has won her a coveted James Beard award and a Henry Crown Fellowship. Jeni puts her heart into her work, and boy does it show. Today we talk about the roots of creativity and what happens after years of success when sometimes you hit a wall. Jeni reveals how she found herself broken recently and how she was able to restore her spirit.

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Kevin Kwan – Author

Location: Crustacean in Beverly Hills, CA

Born into an incredibly wealthy Singaporean family, Kevin Kwan came to the United States to attend college in Houston. His life took many different creative roads before he was inspired to pen the book "Crazy Rich Asians", based on his family’s life back in Singapore. The New York Times best-selling novel became a cultural phenomenon and the first Hollywood movie starring an all-Asian cast in 25 years. Kevin was named by TIME Magazine as one of the most influential people in the world. Over garlic noodles at famed Beverly Hills restaurant Crustacean, Kevin talks about the roots of creativity, the long road to success and what kind of impact Kevin hopes to make in the future. 

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Nate Mook – CEO of World Central Kitchen

A true renaissance man, Nate Mook began his career in the worlds of tech and filmmaking with prestigious NGOs and startups as clients. He has worked with the TED organization, dedicated to giving a voice to underserved communities. Now he continues his charitable efforts as CEO of World Central Kitchen. Founded by chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a non-profit devoted to serving meals to people impacted by disaster. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic this organization is needed now more than ever. Luckily, Nate, José and the team are there to help. Nate has been recognized as a "Change Hero" by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and he's certainly not done encouraging change that the world so desperately needs. Today we're talking about success, food relief and doing meaningful work.

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