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Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster and former Monk. He has been named Forbes Magazine 30-under-30 for changing the way people look at their own mental health and wellness. He currently hosts the #1 most popular podcast in the world in the health and wellness space. His viral videos have garnered more than 6.5 million views. People Magazine named him “one to watch in 2020”. Using his experience as a former monk, Jay shares timeless wisdom for living in uncertain times…as well as how to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. His favorite restaurant Fresh on Sunset becomes the backdrop for a conversation about how to live a truly happy and meaningful life.

Misty Copeland is an American Ballet dancer for American Ballet Theatre. She became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the ABT’s 75 year history. Despite starting at the age of 13, Misty’s journey to prodigy and ballet stardom has been a long and arduous one. Fighting body issues and pressure to conform, Misty faced much opposition as she blazed a trail in the dancing world. At her favorite restaurant in Manhattan, The Mermaid Inn, Misty shares her journey from homeless to child ballerina to one of the most celebrated dancers in the world. Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. As she steps her way into finding her voice, Misty shares some of her most hard-earned wisdom and insights over her favorite meal and offers advice for any young creative.

Daniel Lubetzky grew up in Mexico City as the son of a Holocaust survivor. His journey to create KIND bars and his vision for a kinder and more peaceful world is simply remarkable. In 1994, he created PeaceWorks to create both “peace and profit” selling a sundried tomato product and giving a portion of the profits to foster peace in the Middle-East. In 2003, he launched KIND bars to create a snack that was a healthier snacking option. A social entrepreneur before the term was popular, Daniel created the KIND Foundation to give profits from his company to fund philanthropic ventures. At his favorite restaurant in New York City, Gramercy Tavern, Daniel shares his biggest regret and the one piece of wisdom he would impart to anyone starting something new.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Mark Cuban is considered the “ultimate serial entrepreneur” and became a billionaire creating and selling software companies. In 2000, he purchased the Dallas Mavericks NBA team and has become a vocal champion of his team and the game. He is also one of the main “shark” investors on the ABC hit show Shark Tank. Over breakfast at IHOP in Dallas Texas, Mark shares his journey growing up in a middle-class family in Pittsburgh to self-made billionaire…and the one crucial piece of advice from his Father that has helped him shape his American Dream.

Mel Robbins is a New York Times best-selling author, Speaker and TV Host. Her career has taken many twists and turns including working as a criminal defense attorney and CNN analyst. During an incredibly dark period of her life, she developed a series of skills that allowed her to not only survive this period but launched her career in a new direction. Author of “The Five Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence with Everyday Courage”, Mel is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers. Over the nostalgic flavors of her childhood favorite restaurant “Red Rooster Tavern” in North Muskegon, Michigan, Mel share her hilarious and flawed journey to become one of the country’s most sought-after speakers and her everyday advice to live a life with more purpose and courage.

As one of the co-founders of PayPal, Kimbal Musk is no stranger to big entrepreneurial dreams and creating “something from nothing.” After starting and co-founding several successful tech companies with his brother Elon, Kimbal decided to carve out an entirely new path by studying at the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Fanning the flames of his culinary passions, he moved to Boulder, Colorado to work as a line cook. His love of cooking and his entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to become a successful restauranteur, food advocate and philanthropist. Musk’s vision for leading a “food revolution” has him named a Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. Over the signature dishes of his favorite restaurant, Oak in Boulder, Kimbal shares the true ingredients for a fulfilling career and a bold vision for a better world through “real” food.

As a Speaker, Author and Founder of the Hollis Co, Rachel Hollis is the epitome of a self-made female founder. Originally from Weedpatch, California, Rachel’s funny and relatable style has won her the hearts of millions of devoted fans, readers and devotees. The Mother of 4 is brutally honest about the difficulties of start-up life and juggling career and family. At her favorite restaurant in Austin, TX, Café No Se, Rachel tells her story from small-town awkward teenager to 2-times New York Times best-selling author and wildly successful motivational speaker. Rachel shares her recipe for success in terms of creating “something out of nothing” and achieving balance at work and home.

At the age of 22, Michael Tubbs became the youngest member of the Stockton, California city council. At the age of 26, He went on to become the youngest mayor of a city in America. Over the flavors of his favorite Mexican restaurant in Stockton, La Palma, Michael shares all that has lead him to this moment and all the problems he has confronted including growing up in poverty with a father in prison. He talks about the transformative power of a meal to be a way we can all connect and unite our own communities and how he uses “youth” and “optimism” as a superpower.

Television Writer, Creator and Executive Producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and Host of “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix Phil Rosenthal is an Actor, Writer and Director who grew up in Queens, New York. He created and executive produced the smash hit comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond.” In 2015, he created a television series “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” where Rosenthal explores food culture around the world. His newest show on Netflix, “Somebody Feed Phil” is the culmination of all his years in television combined with a vision to try to bring the world together through food. At his favorite restaurant in LA, , Phil shares the hardest part of creating a television series and what he hopes people take away from his new creative venture.

Payal Kadakia was a world-class dancer whose passion for Bollywood dance inspired her to create her own dance troupe. Meanwhile, her job in management consulting left her less than inspired. That’s when she got the idea to build a directory of dance fitness classes like Opentable and the idea was hatched. While she lacked the funding and know-how to build something of scale, Payal’s journey to build and create Classpass and then scale it into a billion dollar company is an epic once. Over the flavors of her favorite restaurant Javier’s in Century City, California Payal shares the many setbacks along the way to success and her vision now for the future of her company as they work to rebuild post pandemic.