Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

Latest Episodes:

An Unconventional Journey To The Top Of The Food Chain Jun 14, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with the CEO of P.F. Chang's China Bistro Damola Adamolekun to discuss how he got the opportunity to bring this fast-food Chinese chain to the forefront of his life.

Damola shares the challenges he faced in his journey to becoming a first-time CEO, how being an immigrant impacted his venture into the business world, and how he kept his company afloat during the height of the global pandemic.

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An ETTL Classic...She Owns the High Seas: Trailblazer Cruise Captain Kate McCue Jun 11, 2022

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This week, Liz revisits a conversation with Celebrity Cruises Captain, Captain Kate McCue, to discuss how she shattered glass ceilings to achieve her dream of becoming the first American woman captain of a major cruise line.

Captain McCue discusses the career path that led her to her current role, how her team has persevered through COVID-19, and the joy she's found in bringing her passion for sailing to TikTok, where she has over 1 Million followers.

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Buy It Or Build It: How Twin Brothers Forged A Path To HGTV Fame Jun 07, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with twin brothers and Hosts of the new HGTV show Buy It or Build It, Calvin and Chris Lamontto talk about their journey from college football, to running a janitorial company, and ultimately their current careers in real estate.

Calvin and Chris share stories from their time playing football for Lehigh University, their move to Texas during the recession to pursue their dreams in real estate, and explain how they were able to achieve the American Dream through hard work and determination.

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From Shy And Introverted To Facebook Exec and CEO Of Ancestry May 31, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with Ancestry.com CEO Deb Liu to discuss her journey from Chinese immigrant to the top executive at the largest genealogy company in the world.

Deb explains how she overcame being bullied as a child, learned to speak up for what she believes in, and found her voice before becoming the successful woman she is today. Later, she shares a heartwarming story of how a man found his biological mother and siblings through Ancestry.com.

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Miss Teen Crypto: Revolutionizing The World Of Digital Currency For Gen-Z May 24, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with 19-year-old cryptocurrency influencer Randi "Miss Teen Crypto" Hipper to discuss her decision to dive into the world of crypto.

Randi shares how she got into crypto at such a young age, emphasizes the importance of young people getting involved in the virtual stock market, and explains the biggest misconceptions about digital currency.

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The Chai Box: Basement Made Product Turned Oprah's "Favorite Thing" May 17, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with the CEO and Founder of The Chai Box Monica Sunny to discuss how she turned a family recipe into a successful business.

Monica shares the pivotal moment where she realized a product she made every day could actually take off as her day-job, and later reveals the challenges of sourcing her chai spices from economic, sustainability, and ethical standpoints.

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Self-Driving Vehicles: Class Project Turned Billion-Dollar Company May 10, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with the CEO and Co-Founder of Embark Technology, Alex Rodrigues to discuss how he started his high-tech company in college with his friends.

Alex shares how he created his software that enables trucks to drive without drivers and explains why this technology makes the freight industry safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.

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Buffett Bashes Bitcoin & Gold Bug Investor Peter Schiff Agrees May 03, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with CEO and Chief Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc. Peter Schiff to discuss the Berkshire Hathaway 2022 shareholder meeting that took place this past weekend.

Peter Schiff shares his experience at the meeting, reveals how he agrees and disagrees with both Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, and advises listeners where to put their money in investments.

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The Guys With The Best Technology Win The War Apr 26, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, businessman, and philanthropist Keith Krach to share his story of working as a welder from a young age to founding a multibillion-dollar company.

Keith explains how his work in tech and diplomacy provides him a platform to stand against humanitarian crises. He shares how his passion to influence change and be of service to others was the catalyst for his philanthropic endeavors domestically and overseas.

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'Absolut' Success: Ann Mukherjee Wins In The Industry That Nearly Destroyed Her Apr 19, 2022

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This week, Liz sits down with Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America Ann Mukherjee to share how she became CEO of the world's second largest wine and spirits seller.

Ann shares that while reckless alcohol consumption led to the loss of her mother's life, her work in evolving the image of brands like 'Absolut' can create a culture of responsibility around alcohol consumption. Ann later shares that she prefers the term "predictive human behavior" rather than marketing when it comes to the business.

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