7. An Immigrant’s Mission to Lead Social Change through Financial Self-Sufficiency

Michael talks with Jane Miller, author and CEO of Rudi’s Bakery, on her rise from running a billion-dollar business to growing a purpose-driven startup. She shares 30+ years of wisdom bringing brands to life, building first-class teams and being true to oneself.

Michael sits down with Ben Van Leeuwen, co-founder and CEO of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, who shares his journey from driving an ice cream truck to growing a million-dollar ice cream business. His recipe is simple: make a delicious product with quality ingredients, top it with excellent service, but most important is a healthy dose of perseverance.

Michael chats with Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, who tells his story about growing his product from a one-person operation, personally bottling each product by hand, to a $30 million business that is expanding to Canada, the Middle East, east Asia and Brazil.

Michael sits down with Irys Kornbluth, COO and co-founder of Everywhere Apparel, a green business that converts 100% recycled cotton into circular apparel and sustainable textiles. Irys discusses her path from performing at Carnegie Hall, studying design at Stanford University and working on Netflix feature films to co-designing sustainable apparel for major retailers and corporations.