I’ve talked to a lot of people who’ve built something from scratch, but few have done it quite like Aliett Buttelman with Fazit. From modeling as a teenager to launching a beauty brand with a tiny budget and a bold idea, Aliett is the definition of scrappy, creative leadership. 

What started as an experimental product line born in a WeWork has grown into a viral beauty brand, Fazit. Aliett shares about a game-changing moment when Taylor Swift showed up wearing glitter freckles at an NFL game, and what she did to make the most of that moment.

In this episode, Aliett opens up about the grit it took to go all in, the clarity that came from rejection, and the powerful lessons she’s learning now as a young CEO at the center of a cultural wave.

You may know Kadi Lee’s work, even if you don’t recognize her name. Her artistry as a colorist is behind some of the most iconic hair in Hollywood (yes, that Julia Roberts transformation). But what moved me most about this conversation was her honesty about what it took to build something of her own.

From Jamaica to Connecticut to California, from salon chairs to supper clubs, Kadi’s story is about building something that reflects your values, holds space for others, and still leaves room for rest. Kadi is candid about what it’s really like to grow a beauty business while staying grounded in her purpose, and she talks with me about what no one tells you about being the first to do it.

Craig Melvin is no doubt a familiar face on one of TV’s most popular morning shows. In this episode, he shares what it’s like behind the scenes.

Some of the most common questions I get since he took the seat of Today Show co-host in January are what is it like, and how has it changed for him? Melvin and I talk about that and more, including the weight of visibility, the emotional demands of the job, and the unexpected peace he’s found through a hobby that has nothing to do with headlines. 

From the Today Show to his garage candle studio, Melvin shares what he’s still learning about ambition, identity, and finding meaning in daily life.

When Brooke Baldwin lost her dream job, she didn’t expect to lose her sense of identity along with it. What came next wasn’t a clean pivot or a perfect plan. It has been a slow, deeply personal process of figuring out who she is without the title, the platform, or the external validation.

In this episode, Brooke talks with me about the shock of a career ending abruptly, the power of being cracked open, and how she finally gave herself permission to stop striving. I really appreciated how honest and open Brooke was about what she has learned and what she is still discovering.

I’ve talked to a lot of women about their careers—but what Neha Ruch said about “nailing the dismount” when leaving a job? That stuck with me, and I knew I wanted to learn more.

In this episode, Neha, the founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, opens up about the quiet grief of stepping back from work, the invisible expectations placed on modern mothers, and the mindset shifts that helped her, and thousands of others, reclaim their career and life narrative on their own terms. She and I dive into the real stuff: the pressure to “lean in,” the fear of losing your spot, the quiet guilt that follows moms into daycare pickup lines and exit interviews.

When I sat down with Álex Palou the morning after he won the Indy 500, I expected adrenaline and celebration. What I didn’t expect was how much heart he’d bring into that conversation.

This episode is about more than speed. It’s about the quiet sacrifices. The money burned on tires and fuel, the long days chasing a dream across continents, and the people who made it possible. 

I’ve seen a lot of talent in my career. But meeting 16-year-old Cooper Ramsey at an Operation Homefront event? That moment stuck with me.

Cooper’s already performing on big stages, releasing original music, and capturing fans across the country. But what makes her story unforgettable isn’t just her rising career. It’s the courage behind the spotlight.

You’ve seen the finish lines. The photos. The trophies. But I’ve always been curious about what no one tells you about the time after the spotlight fades. That’s why I wanted to sit down with Brian and Jamie Hernandez. Tune in to hear what they have to say about the life of a jockey and his family.