“INSPIRED BY FRIENDS, ENTREPRENEURS, CEO’S, ARTIST, ACTORS, FOUNDERS ETC”……WHAT’S YOUR PASSION
“INSPIRED BY FRIENDS, ENTREPRENEURS, CEO’S, ARTIST, ACTORS, FOUNDERS ETC”……WHAT’S YOUR PASSION
Actor & Director: Edwin Lee Gibson
Storytelling shapes the world around us through movies, conversations, and the relationships we build. But what happens when an actor’s personal experiences intertwine with the characters they bring to life? On this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat sits down with award-winning actor, playwright, and director Edwin Lee Gibson—best known for his role as Ebraheim in FX’s The Bear. Together, they dive into the deep connection between storytellers and their craft, exploring how personal truth, resilience, and artistic integrity shape authentic performances.
Tyler, The Creator sits down with Zane Lowe for a wide-ranging conversation around his newest album, DON'T TAP THE GLASS. Tyler, the Creator is a multi-talented artist who has made his mark in music, fashion, and media. He co-founded the alternative rap group Odd Future in the late 2000s and has since released nine solo albums, including Igor and Call Me If You Get Lost, which both won Grammys for Best Rap Album.
Emma sits down with Lucy Guo to uncover the incredible journey of how the daughter of immigrants from Fremont, California, became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Unapologetic and refreshingly candid, Lucy offers practical insights into monetizing your passions, securing the equity you deserve, and maintaining authenticity while chasing your dreams. From being a 14-year-old computer hacker to co-founding Scale AI, a multi-billion-dollar tech powerhouse, Lucy shares how she navigated setbacks—including being sidelined from her own company—and reinvented herself to revolutionize social media.
En este episodio, Güero Franco conversa con Litzy, cantante, actriz y protagonista de una carrera que comenzó a los 13 años como parte del grupo Jeans. Litzy comparte su historia como nunca antes: de niña estrella a mujer que ha atravesado crisis personales, pérdidas familiares y momentos de completa incertidumbre.
Today, Jay sits down with award-winning rapper, actor, and activist Common for a deeply moving live conversation recorded at the legendary Chicago Theater. Known for his poetic lyrics and conscious artistry, Common opens up about his journey from a young boy on the South Side of Chicago to becoming an Academy Award, Emmy, and three-time Grammy winner. In this intimate conversation they explore the emotional and spiritual work behind his success. From heartbreak and rejection to healing and purpose, Common shares what it really took to become the man he is today.
Mark Cuban is an American businessman and television personality. He is the former principal owner and current minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association and co-owner of 2929 Entertainment.
Actor: Jeremy Piven
Movie: The Performance
Actor Jeremy Piven (‘Entourage,’ ‘Serendipity’) and writer/director Shira Piven ('Fully Loaded,' 'Step Brothers') share stories and insight from their work in ‘The Performance.’ Moderated by Scott Mantz. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, featuring leading actors and casts sharing their experiences, insights and craft.
In this Film Courage video interview, actor/filmmaker/author Bill Duke shares thoughts from his 40-year-career on screen and behind the camera. He talks about enduring racism and overcoming turbulence in his career plus thoughts on the current state of those seeking fame.
Mothers undeniably impact and shape history -- but their stories are often left out or misrepresented, says sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. This erasure limits policies to support mothers and their essential roles in society. Citing the remarkable lives of Alberta King, Louise Little and Berdis Baldwin (the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin, respectively), Tubbs emphasizes the need to shift the perspective on motherhood at a cultural level
Escritor, guionista y cineasta mexicano, comparte en esta charla su visión sobre la vida, la creación artística y el sentido del éxito. Arriaga se presenta primero desde lo personal, definiendo el éxito como la capacidad de mantener vínculos genuinos con sus hijos y familia, más allá de los premios o el reconocimiento profesional. A lo largo de la entrevista, subraya la importancia de la honestidad y la autenticidad en la escritura, defendiendo que una historia debe ser genuina y reflejar una verdad interna, más allá de su realismo.
Shia Saide LaBeouf is an American actor, filmmaker, and performance artist. He first gained recognition for his role as Louis Stevens on the Disney Channel series Even Stevens, winning a Daytime Emmy in 2003. He transitioned to film, starring in blockbusters like Transformers, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Disturbia. LaBeouf has also written scripts, including Honey Boy, which he wrote while in rehab.
Actriz, productora y activista, Eréndira Ibarra es identificada por su compromiso con las causas sociales, por su pasión por contar historias que detonen un cambio en la realidad que vivimos y por la profunda conexión con los personajes que representa. Reconocida por su actuación en Las Aparicio, Ingobernable, Accidente y en las películas Sense8 y Matrix: Resurrections, Eréndira es también parte de Anónima Media, una productora formada por mujeres que busca ser un espacio en el que las mujeres podrán contar sus historias con libertad y desde sus diversas realidades, gracias a su talento y con el apoyo de otras mujeres fotógrafas, actrices, directoras, guionistas y profesionistas en todos los ámbitos de la industria audiovisual.
Brad Pitt (F1 The Movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Fight Club) is an Academy Award-winning actor and producer. Brad joins the Armchair Expert to discuss whether it makes him nervous to talk to Dax in public, holding two realities about people he knows that are famous actors, and leaving school one week shy of completing his degree for Hollywood. Brad and Dax talk about getting shut down trying to get his SAG card, still feeling like the kid from Oklahoma learning his way through this whole thing, and why his favorite humor is the most irreverent kind.
Actriz: Carolina Miranda
En esta conversación, Luis Ernesto Franco y Caro Miranda revelan cómo un casting inesperado cambió por completo el rumbo de su carrera. Caro comparte cómo, en el momento en que estaba a punto de rendirse y abandonar su sueño de ser actriz, esta oportunidad llegó para darle una nueva perspectiva y motivación para seguir luchando.
Today, AD travels to Mexico City to tour the iconic Casa Orgánica. Designed by architect Javier Senosiain, his work is dedicated to harmoniously bringing together humankind and nature. This harmony is demonstrated in how the home’s mesmerizing structure curves through the environment like a cave or a burrow, allowing the earth to grow over and around it. A true feat in organic architecture, join Senosiain as he takes you through how he came to design such a unique space.
Terrence Thomas Kevin O'Leary, also known as "Mr. Wonderful", is a Canadian investor, entrepreneur, and TV personality . He's best known for his role as a venture capitalist on ABC's Shark Tank and the Canadian show Dragons' Den. O'Leary is the founder of O'Leary Financial Group and the chairman of O'Shares Investments, Beanstox, and O'Leary Ventures. He's also a strategic investor in WonderFi.
Jerry Bruckheimer joins Zane Lowe to chat about the upcoming F1 movie, working with Apple Films, and getting to partner with Lewis Hamilton. Jerome Leonard Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer. He has been active in the genres of action, drama, comedy, fantasy, horror and science fiction. After working in advertising out of college, Bruckheimer moved into film production in the 1970s
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, isn’t just launching a brand—she’s rewriting what it means to build one under relentless public scrutiny. In her first wide-ranging interview about her new company As Ever, Meghan joins Emma for a candid conversation about the pressure, the pivots, and the power of betting on yourself when the world is watching.
Father and son duo Arnold & Patrick Schwarzenegger sit down for the type of conversation they don't normally have at home. The pair dive into the craft of acting, recounting Arnold's storied career, and Patrick's acclaimed role in 'The White Lotus.' They touch on subjects including being naked on screen, nepotism in Hollywood and what Patrick's next career move should be.
Actress, producer, director and activist: Eva Longoria
On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Eva Longoria. Eva is an award-winning actress, producer, director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and known for her work on Desperate Housewives. Eva believes the biggest myth about philanthropy is that you have to be rich and famous to make a difference. She adds, “When we don’t have a seat at the table, innovation doesn’t service our community”. In this episode you’ll learn what giving back truly means, and how to start today.
Jimmy Fallon is host of ‘The Tonight Show’, Emmy-winning comedian and television personality, and former host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL). He is also the author of children’s and comedy books such as, 'Papa Doesn't Do Anything!’ and is set to launch a new innovative marketing show called ‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’ this Fall.
Seth Rogen and Jason Segel first met while making 'Freaks and Geeks', the beloved but short-lived 1999 comedy series. Now they're reuniting to celebrate their latest projects, Rogen's 'The Studio' and Segel's 'Shrinking.' They reminisce about working together as teenagers, discuss 'The Studio's celebrity cameos, and how 'Shrinking' managed to cast Harrison Ford
Mexican Boxer: Julio Cesar Chavez
Julio César Chávez, legendario campeón del boxeo mexicano, comparte su trayectoria de vida, marcada por éxitos en el ring y desafíos personales fuera de él. Nacido en Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, y radicado en Culiacán, Sinaloa, Chávez revela cómo alcanzó la cima del boxeo mundial, pero también cómo enfrentó una dura batalla contra la adicción.
Boxer: Chris Eubank Jr.
Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history.
Emma sits down with Jay Shetty—a global media force, a spiritual leader, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and someone who's building a career with no blueprint — all while staying rooted in purpose and inner peace.
Actress: Taraji P. Henson
In their Actors on Actors conversation Taraji P. Henson ('The Color Purple') and Jeffrey Wright ('American Fiction') bond over their common D.C. history as well as what it's like making films about the Black experience in America.
Seth Aaron Rogen is an actor, comedian and filmmaker who has received nominations for three Golden Globes and five Primetime Emmys. He's known for his comedic leading roles in films.
Kali Uchis, the stage name of Karly Marina Loaiza, is a singer and songwriter who blends R&B, pop, indie, and Latin rhythms. Her music defies genre and champions staying true to oneself. Uchis has won a Grammy for best dance recording for her collaboration with Kaytranada on “10%”.
Singer & Songwriter: Natalia Lafourcade
En esta entrevista, Natalia Lafourcade comparte su íntima relación con la música y cómo esta ha sido un pilar fundamental en su vida. Natalia revela que sus canciones son un reflejo de sus experiencias personales, pero lo que más le fascina es cómo estas historias trascienden lo personal y se convierten en parte de la vida de otras personas.
Entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft: Bill Gates
Bill Gates opens up about how being "different" and "too much" became his greatest strengths. From childhood therapy sessions that changed everything to the surprising weekly habit he still uses today, Gates shares powerful insights about turning your perceived weaknesses into advantages. Learn the unexpected mindset shifts that helped build Microsoft and why looking back might be the key to moving forward.
En este video, Jorge Serratos narra su inspiradora historia de superación, desde una infancia difícil hasta convertirse en un líder y mentor. A través de desafíos como el abandono y el abuso, Jorge encontró fuerzas en proteger a su hermano menor y en la esperanza de un futuro mejor. Su relato destaca el poder de la visualización y la perseverancia, resaltando un consejo clave: “Puedes vivir tus miedos o tus sueños, pero no ambos”, motivando a la audiencia a superar sus limitaciones.
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, and professor of film, known for his captivating leading roles and versatility. He has appeared in more than 40 feature films, beginning with his breakout role in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, that have grossed over $1 billion. While he is most popular for his roles in films including Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, Free State of Jones, and the HBO television series True Detective, McConaughey is also the author of Greenlights, his life-changing, #1 New York Times Bestselling memoir that provides an intimate look at his life, career, and personal philosophies. The book has inspired millions of readers through the actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction–and it’s now available in paperback and with exclusive new content. Beyond writing and film, McConaughey, alongside his wife, Camila, founded the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers high school students to make healthy choices by implementing after school fitness programs across 19 cities in the United States.
Pharrell Williams is a Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and performer. Getting his start in music alongside Chad Hugo as the production duo known as The Neptunes in 1992, Pharrell has produced chart-topping hits for artists including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Snoop Dogg. He has co-composed the music for the Despicable Me film franchise, including hit “Happy,” which became the best-selling song of 2014 and earned Pharrell an Oscar nomination. Pharrell’s collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Gwen Stefani, alongside his work as a solo artist and frontman for alternative band N.E.R.D., have solidified his reputation as a creative force in the music industry. With 13 Grammy wins and two Oscar nominations, Pharrell continues to progress the sounds of post-new jack swing, R&B and rap, and pop.
Grede shares her journey from East London to running the boardrooms of billion-dollar companies like Skims and Good American—and how she built it all by rewriting the rules and trusting her instincts. They talk about what it takes to scale with conviction, the illusion of balance, and why letting go of perfection can sometimes be the most powerful move. Grede also opens up about building brands alongside her husband, texting with Kim Kardashian, and how she’s learned to cultivate gratitude daily to stay grounded amid chaos
Emma is joined by the relentless entrepreneur Michael Rubin, founder and CEO of Fanatics for a deep dive into his extraordinary journey from a self-described "god-awful athlete" to one of the most successful business minds in the sports industry. Michael pulls back the curtain on the mindset and drive that fuel his success, revealing how outworking the competition has been a cornerstone of his career.
Emma Grede sits down with Gwyneth Paltrow for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, evolution, and the emotional toll of leadership. Gwyneth opens up about her radical pivot from Academy Award-winning actress to founder and CEO of goop, the challenges of scaling a brand born from personal passion, and the intense public scrutiny that’s followed her journey. They dive into the emotional complexity behind ambition, navigating layoffs as a woman leader, and how Gwyneth balances personal growth with her brand’s identity.
Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands like SKIMS with Kim Kardashian, Good American with Khloé Kardashian, and Safely with Kris Jenner. She was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’.