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Naeem Khan is a modern fashion icon, but how did he go from a small town in India to dressing Michelle Obama and Penelope Cruz? Find out on this week's episode of From The Founder.
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Julieanna Goddard, better known as YesJulz, went from foster care to conquering Snapchat and transforming the Miami nightlife scene. How did she do it, and what drives her everyday passion? Find out in this all-new episode of From the Founder!
This episode has been sponsored by And1.
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Joe Martin went from a struggling college student, to creating the largest full-size beauty-box in the world.
How did Joe break into the makeup industry, and what did he do to turn Boxycharm into a leading beauty company? Find out in this all-new episode of From the Founder!
***Note from the producers: This episode was filmed in June 2021. Joe is no longer a part of Boxycham/BFA. We cant wait to see what Joe tackles next, and you can be sure the From The Founder team will be there to update you on his journey.
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We hope you enjoy hearing about Don’s highs, lows, and all the in between moments. Thank you Mr. Soffer for your warm Miami welcome!
The legendary Don Soffer was born during the Great Depression in the steel town of Pittsburgh where he'd eventually go on to develop Pittsburgh's first indoor mall in 1965.
But that was just the beginning.
2 years later, Don and his father Harry purchased 785 acres of swamp land in South Florida - which Don was responsible for developing. He had a vision for this land, which is known today as Aventura. Don would go on to form Turnberry Associates, which owns the Fountain Blue and has developed over $7 billion dollars of real estate to date. Including the Aventura Mall, where this interview actually takes place!
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In recent years the food and beverage industry has transformed to focus on health foods, and at the forefront of the industry is Marcus Antebi, founder of Juice Press. After recovering from his drug addiction, Antebi flipped the script by building a health food empire which attracted prominent investors like Kenny Dichter, Mark Teixeira and Ken Langone. Today, Juice Press expands to 87 stores across the country. Tune in to hear how he did it.
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We continued our tour of Miami by talking with food and restaurant connoisseur Alan Drummond. After growing up in Mexico City, Drummond had a dream of bringing authentic Mexican cuisine around the world, with his first stop being Wynwood. Drummond put Wynwood on the map by opening Coyo Taco, a fresh Mexican street food experience. Drummond, then, brought Miami its first food hall, 1-800-Lucky. He now spearheads all food and beverage initiatives at The Oasis Wynwood and the Moxy Hotel in South Beach. Watch to listen to Drummond talk about how he achieved his childhood dream and the expansion of his business around the world.
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This weeks guest is David Grutman, one of the prominent figures spearheading the Miami hospitality and nightlife industry. From humble beginnings as a bartender, Grutman has worked his way to the top as the “King of Miami Nightlife.” He started by opening his operation Groot Hospitality and now runs the world-renowned club Liv and several other premier venues. Since, he has continued to expand his business ventures to open various distinguished Miami restaurants. For his latest project, Grutman has partnered with Pharrell Williams to open The Goodtime Hotel. This week we sit with Grutman to find out how he made is mark on the magic city.
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If you’ve ever found yourself marveling over New York City’s designer stores, you have witnessed the masterpieces behind world-renowned architect Kenneth Park.
Tune in to hear the story of Kenneth Park, how he overcame incredible adversity and language barriers, to build one of the leading architectural design firms in New York City -
From New York to Paris, from Sardinia to St. Barts, Norma Cohen Productions has orchestrated over 100 events a year for the most prestigious clientele. She started at just 12 years old planning events for her local community center as a volunteer. A natural businesswoman turned designer, Norma created show-stopping spectacles around the world.
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We often talk about businesses embodying the American Dream, but not enough about the impact they have in their own communities. David Lewis Jr., Jarrette Atkins, and Fritz George are the Co-Founders of MacroBites, a meal prep service that has been hard at work to provide healthy food to their hometown in Neptune NJ. As people who have been released from the prison system, they have endured many challenges that most traditional entrepreneurs would not experience. Driven by an unstoppable will to give back in a big way, they are now providing healthy eating options to food deserts in over 35 different states.
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Meet Joey Shamah, the co-founder of e.l.f Cosmetics. At 23, he was just a kid with a vision. But with the power of e-commerce and a bulldozer mentality, he built a budget cosmetic brand that would eventually evolve into a billion-dollar publicly-traded company. How'd he do it? Find out tonight on this episode of From the Founder.
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When he was 12 years old, Andrew Barrocas was making a thousand dollars a day, shoveling snow. At 16, he made $50,000 in one summer driving a good humor ice cream truck. In his first year out of college, he made $175,000 renting apartments. He eventually went on to launch MNS Real Estate. Today he shares with us his secrets to success and the steps he took to build a firm responsible for over five billion dollars worth of real estate sales.
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Dan is a founding partner of FX Collaborative, the architectural firm that has designed buildings all over the world, most notably in New York City. If you've ever been to Times Square, Penn Station, Hudson Yards, or even The Bronx Zoo, you've been witness to Dan's work. Today, I sit down with Dan on the top floor of his latest masterpiece, 1 Willoughby Square. It's the tallest office building Brooklyn. Join me for a special conversation with the extraordinary architect, Dan Kaplan.
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The Burger
In its simplest form, it is beef patty on a bun.
And that has not changed much over the last 150 years.
But the impact of that burger is more significant than one might think.
It is the meal that built America and historically championed by the proletariat.
Tonight, we sit down with Nissim Levy, founder of The Boutique Butcher, tucked away in a corner of South Brooklyn. A butcher by trade and a meat lover at heart, he has shaped his life around elevating the burger to unmatched quality.
The entrepreneurial spirit is the cornerstone of the American dream
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Fencing
Commonly referred to as physical chess, originated from the aristocratic art of sword fighting.
Now one of the oldest Olympic sports, it has come along way from its dueling roots.
I sit down with former Olympian Dan Kellner who found success in strategy over strength.
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Times Square, the Mecca of billboards and selfie sticks. But before Broadway, you used to catch a very different kind of show here. What was once home to the grittier side of New York's nightlife, is now one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. And while the neighborhood has changed a lot over the years, it has been the home to this family-run trattoria for over 5 decades. Mamma Mia, tucked off the corner of 44th, is a neighborhood staple providing home-cooked meals for Hell's Kitchen's community and New York celebrities alike.
The entrepreneurial spirit is the cornerstone of the American Dream. A beacon to all, willing to weave their story into the fabric of our history
Tonight we sit down with Connie and her family to celebrate the risks they took to serve their community, one bowl of pasta at a time. -
The Donut, originally shared by the Dutch settlers who came to New York, has now become an American staple. Frosted, glazed, jelly, cider. This week we celebrate the entrepreneurial journey of Desdemona Dalia, a New Jersey native, who is committed to bringing back the time-honored traditions of this tasty treat. Broad Street Dough Co, first founded in 2014, has since become an acclaimed donut haven. Now with three locations and a team of over 40, we sit down with her to find out how she built and plans to expand this donut dynasty.
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You’ve probably seen the recent viral video of a man eating outside during a blizzard. You might’ve even heard that his restaurant, Trattoria L’Incontro, was one of the first Barstool Fund recipients. But what’s the story behind Rocco Sacramone? How did a poor kid from a small town in Italy manage to build a high-quality Italian restaurant in Astoria, Queens open for 21 years and is frequented by celebrities and politicians from around the world?
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How did a guy who got fired from his first camp counselor job end up creating his own summer camp, comprising of 850 campers and over 130 staff members for 17 years?
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