Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

Everyone Talks To Liz Claman

Inspiring and motivational stories about some of today's most successful business leaders. Liz will speak with entrepreneurs and executives about their journey. This podcast will provide feel-good stories that will leave the listener feeling inspired and moved.

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July 26, 2025 30 mins
It is summer, and it's hot, so it's time to cool down. Liz takes a look back at her conversation with Neil Hershman, the CEO of the yogurt brand 16 Handles, about his widely popular frozen dessert company. He describes his career journey, which didn't begin in the yogurt business; it started as a student studying to become an astrophysicist.  Later, Neil shares the most popular flavor at 16 Handles, which might surprise you.   ...
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Corn syrup is out; cane sugar is in! Coca-Cola announced in a press release on Tuesday that it will release a new line of its trademark Cola products, sweetened with U.S. cane sugar instead of corn syrup, as a potentially healthier option. In an exclusive interview on The Claman Countdown, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola, James Quincey, shares the creative process behind the company's new project and their excitement for the brand's...
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When Founder & CEO of Ithaca Hummus Chris Kirby quit his job to start his own business, he didn’t have a particular product in mind – just a desire to stand out in the competitive restaurant industry. But after enrolling in the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, it didn’t take Chris long to find a gap in the market – hummus. What started as a homegrown, backyard business quickly grew into the most successful hummus business in...
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Americans have faced a frustrating reality: processed “junk” food is often far cheaper than fresh fruits and vegetables. For many families, especially those on a tight budget, shopping for organic or non-GMO options just isn’t feasible. But what if there was a way to access healthy, affordable groceries online — without breaking the bank? Enter Thrive Market. Thrive Market co-founder Nick Green shares how growing up with a health...
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Jordan Nathan was fresh out of college when he started leading the kitchen brand Vremi, successfully launching over 200 products. But everything changed one night, when testing one of the company's non-stick pans led him to suffer Teflon poisoning. From that point forward, Jordan began a deep dive into cookware materials, uncovering a dangerous truth that many Americans know but often ignore — poorly made non-stick pans can do majo...
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History is packed with untold stories, and tragically, most remain that way. For quite some time, the life of Elizabeth Van Lew—a Southern belle turned revolutionary spymaster—was among them, until FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis discovered her story while searching for something to inspire young women during the COVID lockdown. Today, Gerri reveals how, after five years of painstaking research, she uncovered a fascinating...
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Before smartphones and computers, kids begged for cash to see a movie or buy some candy. In 2025, they’re asking for more Roblox credits.Roblox, a social gaming platform where users create and play games, has taken the world by storm. Today, co-founder and CEO David Baszucki joins Liz to share how it all started, how it went viral, and what’s next for one of the biggest names in gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
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In the last couple of months, Starbucks has undergone some noticeable changes — from removing the extra charge for non-dairy options to removing 13 drinks from their menu. The reason? A new CEO is in town. Liz speaks with Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol live from the 'Starbucks Leadership Experience 2025' to discuss the thought process behind Starbucks' recent major adjustments, how they're trying to incorporate protein into their drin...
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It's something we all need, yet rarely get enough of. Sleep can make or break our day, impact our immune system, and affect our bodies and brains in a host of other ways. Yet, many of us are only getting 5 or 6 hours on a good day. Well, a movement is emerging among those who are tired of feeling tired, and a new product is revolutionizing the way it's done. Oura Ring CEO Tom Hale breaks down how the ring tracks your sleep in neve...
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If you can transform your passion into a lucrative business, what's stopping you? Certified public accountant and attorney Mark Kohler joins Liz to discuss why turning that side hustle idea that's been brewing in the back of your mind into a reality is always worth it, even if it feels incredibly daunting. Kohler walks through how to realistically start up a small business, what risks to consider, and how it can be a real financia...
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We all make excuses. Eventually we need to see them for what they truly are: delay tactics. On today's ETTL encore, CEO of Food52 Erika Ayers Badan shares how she shepherded the sale of Barstool Sports to Penn Entertainment for more than half $1 billion, made no excuses, and wrote her new book, ⁠Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure Is Good, the Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths⁠. She breaks down the importance of...
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Imagine driving over 1,000 miles each week for work, surviving on nothing but gas station snacks and fast food from whatever drive-thru happened to be nearby. For traveling salesman Luke Saunders, that was often his reality. But rather than accept it as his new normal, he saw an opportunity: What if healthy food could be just as quick, affordable, and accessible as grabbing a bag of M&Ms from a vending machine? After months of pla...
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It's a universal experience: running late for work and getting dressed in a hurry only to realize the button-up you threw on is wrinkled beyond repair.When there isn't enough time to pull out the ironing board or the steamer, the solution is oftentimes just accepting defeat. However, the founders of Nori are changing that with their new, handheld steam iron — that requires no board, fits in a suitcase, and cuts ironing time in half...
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The global technology company IBM recently announced plans to invest $150 billion in the U.S. over the next five years -- with more than $30 billion being dedicated to the research and development of quantum computers and mainframe systems.  To discuss the 'why' behind this major decision, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins Liz to explain why this investment was crucial to leverage "American ingenuity and innovation," how artificial in...
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"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" is far easier said than done, yet if anyone's story exemplifies why we shouldn't let failure stand in our way, it's Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani. From applying to Yale Law School three times before being accepted, to becoming the first Indian American woman to run for Congress, Reshma refused to let "no" stop her from succeeding.  Saujani joins Liz to discuss how this tenac...
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Ahead of Logan Paul's WrestleMania 41 appearance, listen to his 2019 conversation with Liz on this special encore episode. Logan discusses his family, his social media stardom, the value of making mistakes, and how he acts responsibly with the money he's earned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Brady Bunch was a sitcom beloved by millions—America enjoyed the hilarious and heartwarming stories of a blended family. Actor Barry Williams tells Liz about the moment he landed the role of Greg Brady, the eldest son. "Greg Brady" himself, Barry Williams joins Liz to talk about ‘growing up Brady’ and how he first persuaded his parents to let him pursue a career in acting. He shares his memories of bonding with the cast and h...
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After playing Tetris at a 1988 video game conference, video game designer Henk Rogers knew he’d encountered something special. The only problem? The game was designed and owned by a coder in the Soviet Union. So in 1989, Henk set off for Soviet Russia on an adventure game of his own to bring the beloved game to the masses. Founder of Blue Planet Software and The Tetris Company, Henk Rogers talks to Liz Claman about his dangerous ...
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With Mother’s Day approaching, folks are sure to be on the hunt for their flowers to gift, but tariffs may just impact which blooms end up in your bouquet. UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala joins Liz Claman to scent the room with the sweet smell of tariff education so you can better understand how an international flower business works and how her company is wisely navigating the tariff landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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In this special encore episode, we’re revisiting a listener favorite: Liz’s interview with Heather Dubrow, the dynamic actress and reality TV personality from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Back in December, Liz had the chance to sit down with Heather and learn about the woman behind the TV stardom. Heather Dubrow shares how she fought tooth-and-nail in her pursuit of a media career and later cultivated a thriving path in ...
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