Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

Devon Still makes no excuses. After overcoming a childhood of poverty, multiple major sports-related injuries throughout college, and his child's battle with cancer, the former NFL Defensive End joins Liz Claman to discuss how he continued to fight on. Devon details how he managed to overcome each obstacle thrown his way, relying heavily on his faith when his daughter was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, which later sparked the inspiration for the Still Strong Foundation. He later emphasizes the importance of learning to accept failure but not defeat, and how this mantra led him to the NFL, an Ivy league master's degree, and becoming a dedicated husband and father.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. Tik-Toker Kat Stickler joins Liz Claman to share how she persevered through a very public divorce, leaving her as a young, unemployed mother of a toddler. Kat explains how she used Tik Tok to not only build her brand and gain just under 10 million followers, but also to financially support her daughter and open an authentic conversation on conquering challenging times. Later, Kat weighs in on the debate to ban Tik Tok and how she will navigate her online career pending the government officially calls it quits on Tik Tok.Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the true secret to success? Co-founder of the business financial management platform, HoneyBook & Co-founder and CEO of child-care planning app Kinside, Shadiah Sigala explains what motivated her to start not one, but two successful businesses.Shadiah details the challenges she faced as a first-generation immigrant from Mexico. She later shares her philosophy for life, that nothing is above her pay grade when it comes to climbing the ladder of success.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz revisits a conversation with the CEO of the yogurt brand 16 Handles, Neil Hershman to discuss his career pivot transition from an astrophysicist to a business owner.Neil reflects on his career journey from before getting into the frozen yogurt business, to striving to survive through the pandemic and finally becoming the CEO. Later, he describes his determination and faith to pursue his passion regardless of the risks, which eventually led him to success.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Liz sits down with the Chairman and CEO of Be My Eyes, Mike Buckley to discuss how his company is changing the lives of blind and visually impaired people across the world. Mike explains how his free app helps blind and low vision people tackle day to day challenges, using artificial intelligence. He also shares his gratitude for the 6.3 million volunteers that test the app and predicts how this incredible technology can positively impact the visually impaired community.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Co-founder & Co-CEO of Warby Parker, Dave Gilboa to discuss how he and a small group of friends launched their hugely successful retail glasses company, despite fierce criticism.Dave reveals the inspiration behind his idea for the company, the process of establishing Warby Parker, and the stumbling blocks he and his team encountered getting off the ground. Later, he shares the company’s dedication to giving back and how their social mission has shaped their achievements.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Liz is joined by the Founder of Greycroft and Co-Founder & Chairman of Primetime Partners, Alan Patricof as they discuss his upbringing in New York City raised by immigrant parents, and his first job selling newspapers on the streets of New York. Alan reminisces on how he worked his way into the world of business and the early days of venture capitalism. Later, Alan shares what he wants readers to take away from his book No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone. Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Justin & Taylor Norris of the Low Impact Training (LIT) Method to discuss their new approach to fitness.Justin and Taylor share how their own athletic injuries formulated a foundation for them to form a fitness company focused on low impact training designed to build bodies, not break them. They note their rapid growth over only a few years, including starting a 'LIT Lab,' which has been invested in by rapper Jay-Z and other celebrities.Follow Liz on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with risk management analyst and Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, Chris Whalen to discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the eerie familiarity with the 2008 financial crisis.Chris reflects on how the FDIC and the Federal Reserve are responding to the collapse and offers advice for investors who are anxious about the future of the economy. Later, Chris and Liz reflect on how the economy has evolved since the 2008 financial crisis and the influence of inflation on the banking industry.Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Liz sits down with Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Investor, Sabrina Kay to discuss how she started a business teaching revolutionary computer software to fashion designers in an abandoned Los Angeles garage.  Sabrina reveals how she developed her business idea, managed to balance her career as a Korean immigrant and single mother, and was later able to sell the business for nine figures. Later, she shares how having a positive mindset contributed to her success, as well as capitalizing on the opportunities presented to her.Follow Liz Claman on Twitter: @LizClaman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices