Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

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The Fizz Maker: How Poppi Founder Allison Ellsworth Went From Food Stamps To #1 Soda On Amazon Dec 05, 2023

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Allison Ellsworth constantly suffered from bloating, gut discomfort, and cramping. After multiple trips to the doctor and countless medications failed, Allison decided to create a solution for her pain and began crafting her own healing elixir right in her kitchen.

Now, Allison is the Founder & Chief Brand Officer of Poppi, a sparkling prebiotic soda company that that combines agave inulin, apple cider vinegar (ACV), and fruit juice to give consumers a soda dupe in 25 calories or less. She joins Liz to share how she managed to rise to the top of the health and wellness food market.

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From Bikinis To Boardrooms: Kathy Ireland's Model-To-Mogul Metamorphosis Nov 28, 2023

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Kathy Ireland’s a double threat!

The Supermodel and businesswoman joins Liz to detail how she went from gracing the cover of "Sports Illustrated" to "Forbes," and the immense success of her furniture and home goods empire.

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The Style Maestro: Gap And J.Crew King Mickey Drexler’s Blueprint For Retail Brilliance Nov 21, 2023

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What do the GAP, Anne Taylor, Old Navy, and J.Crew have in common?

Well, aside from having a wide selection of stylish clothing, they were all run by the same guy, Millard "Mickey" S. Drexler.

In the 1980s when it appeared as though Anne Taylor would have to close its doors, Mickey was named CEO and victoriously revived the well-known fashion company, doubling its number of stores. He joins Liz to discuss how a kid from the Bronx managed to become one of the most successful retail clothing CEOs in history.

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Courage Under Fire: FOX News’ Benjamin Hall's Near-Death Comeback Nov 14, 2023

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Journalists and their crews put their lives at risk every day to share stories from war zones to crises right here at home, with the goal of educating viewers on what is truly happening. No one understands that risk quite like New York Times best-selling author, FOX News’ Benjamin Hall.

On March 14, 2022 while covering the Russian war on Ukraine, Benjamin and his team were struck by an IED, killing both FOX News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and local fixer Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova.

Benjamin joins Liz to tell the tale of how numerous heroes saved his life and spirit.

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The Real Rudy Reuttiger: How He Conquered His Impossible Notre Dame Football Dream Nov 07, 2023

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Against all odds, Rudy Ruettiger changed the game at Notre Dame.

The 1993 film Rudy is a true story of a small-town kid from Illinois who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles such as his height, cognitive skills, and economic status.

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger joins Liz on the podcast to discuss how he secured a Notre Dame education and landed a position on one of the most prestigious college football teams in history. He later teases the director’s cut of the film he inspired, releasing on Nov. 14th.

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Fall From Grace, Rise Back Up To Fame: Craig Carton On Prison & Second Chances Oct 31, 2023

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If you are graced with a second chance, you'd better take it and run!

Craig Carton was a sports radio superstar. His show, Boomer and Carton, co-hosted with former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason on WFAN became the most listened to show in the station’s history.

However, this dynamic duo’s beloved show came to an end on Nov 7th of 2018 when Craig was shockingly convicted of wire and security fraud stemming from a complicated scheme to pay off his gambling debt.

After 12 months in prison, Craig was released, and he joins Liz to tell his story of self-growth, redemption, and the opportunity to get a second chance on life.

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Crayons To Curtain Calls: How Jordan E. Cooper Climbed From School Plays To Broadway Oct 24, 2023

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On Everyone Talks To Liz, we believe that if you can dream it, you can do it.

Jordan Cooper was unable to afford a ticket to a Broadway show growing up, let alone star in one. While studying theater in New York City, he completed his play "Ain't No Mo," and even wrote a role for himself in the show.

The playwright joins Liz to share the journey of how he became the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway.

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Disaster To Dough: How Adam Goldberg Jumped From Flood Expert To Big Biz Bagel Baker Oct 17, 2023

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It’s time to answer an age-old breakfast question…Who makes the best bagel?

Adam Goldberg was working at a flood mitigation company when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and instead of baking banana bread and whipping coffee, he decided to find the perfect bagel recipe.

A few years later, the Popup Bagels Founder finds himself opening multiple locations across Manhattan and Connecticut, often with hundreds of hungry customers lining up at the door.

Adam joins Liz to tell the story of how what began as a backyard pickup window business transformed into a celebrity-backed company and two-time winner of the “Best Overall Bagel” award at Brooklyn Bagel Fest.

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Confronting The Concussion Coverup: Dr. Bennet Omalu's Brave Fight To Unmask CTE Oct 10, 2023

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NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steelers player Mike Webster died of a heart attack in 2022, but the autopsy done by Physician, Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu revealed that he had been suffering from a neurodegenerative disease.

Dr. Omalu joins Liz to share the infamous story of how he was the first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in American football players. He details his battle with the National Football League to shine a harsh light on neurodegenerative disease, which causes behavioral problems, mood swings, and even dementia.

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From Owner's Box To The Boardroom: Minnesota Vikings' Mark Wilf & His Passion Project Oct 03, 2023

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Help the helpless.

No one personifies this more than the Owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Mark Wilf. As the son of Polish and Jewish Holocaust survivors, Mark understands what it means to come from nothing and the importance of giving back to your community.

He joins Liz on the podcast to share how he draws upon his parents’ experiences to become one of the most generous philanthropists to both Jewish and non-Jewish causes.

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