Episodes
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Episode 37: Chris Kattan
Dan Schawbel asks Chris Kattan about the lessons he learned from his dad growing up, how he prepared for his SNL sketches, why comedy is important to our culture, the biggest obstacle he faced and his best career advice.
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Episode 36: Chelsea Handler
Dan Schawbel asks Chelsea Handler why she went on a journey to self-discovery, how therapy changed her life, how connecting with diverse people changed her, overcoming self-doubt and her best career advice.
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Episode 35: Moby
Dan Schawbel asks Moby how growing up poor impacted him as an adult, how he recovered from the lowest point in his career, the positive influences in his life that came to his rescue, how he handles mental health and his best career advice.
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Episode 34: Elaine Welteroth
An interview with Elaine Welteroth on how she breaks barriers as being a minority, what she learned early in her life that has helped her today, how being authentic makes you more confident, who has influenced her the most and her best career advice. Welcome to the 34th episode of 5 Questions…
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Episode 33: Paul Stanley
An interview with Paul Stanley on how he’s sustained his career for decades, how you can be hard on yourself while being your biggest fan, why you should make others feel worthwhile, how to overcome barriers and his best career advice. Welcome to the 33rd episode of 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel....
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Episode 32: Adam Savage
Dan Schawbel asks Adam Savage how to not be a perfectionist, the types of people that bring out his creativity, his recommendations those in non-creative jobs, if you need to fail in order to succeed and his best career advice.
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Episode 31: Rebecca Minkoff
Dan Schawbel asks Rebecca Minkoff how she broke into the fashion industry, how she manages her time, who her mentors are, how she keeps her employees motivated and her best career advice.
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Episode 30: David Brooks
Dan Schawbel asks David Brooks if you need to achieve your life goals before serving others, why commitment is the key to a meaningful life, how to overcome loneliness, why attachment is more important than freedom and his best career advice.
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Episode 29: Alyssa Milano
Dan Schawbel asks Alyssa Milano how her family influenced her career, how to overcome the fear of rejection, when she decided to be a political activist, how to stay true to yourself instead of conforming and her best career advice.
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Episode 28: Killer Mike
Dan Schawbel asks Killer Mike what he would change about American politics, where his entrepreneurial spirit comes from, how he weaves political messages into his content, how he manages a company while being a good parent and his best career advice.
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Episode 27: Carly Fiorina
Dan Schawbel asks Carly Fiorina why you should find a path instead of create a plan, how her childhood impacted her path, what to do if you’re stuck, what men can learn from women about leadership and her best career advice.
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Episode 26: Stuart Weitzman
Dan Schawbel asks Stuart Weitzman why he decided to pursue his career, the process of developing a new shoe, how he stays relevant, stands out in his industry and his best career advice.
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Episode 25: Marianne Williamson
Dan Schawbel asks Marianne Williamson how her spirituality influenced her to get into politics, overcoming insecurities, how to forgive someone, support mental illness and her best career advice.
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Episode 24: Marcus Buckingham
Dan Schawbel asks Marcus Buckingham how to find your purpose, discover your strengths, why you should ask for helpful attention, the importance of a freethinking leader and his best career advice.
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Episode 23: Chris Hadfield
Dan Schawbel asks Chris Hadfield why he became an astronaut, why he used social media in space, what it’s like being in space, what the most common astronaut myth is and his best advice.
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Episode 21: Gretchen Rubin
Dan Schawbel asks Gretchen Rubin about what’s changed for her over the years, how she invests her time, how to stand out in today’s noisy world, how outer order affects inner calm and her best career advice.
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Episode 20: General Stanley McChrystal
Dan Schawbel asks General Stanley McChrystal about the biggest leadership myth, how leadership has changed, the most common leadership traits, why environment matters and his best piece of career advice.
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Episode 19: Diane von Furstenberg
Dan Schawbel asks Diane von Furstenberg about being a woman in today’s workplace, how she overcame early career obstacles, who influenced her, how she’s expanded her business and what she’s looking for when hiring.
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Episode 18: Gary Vaynerchuk
Dan Schawbel asks Gary Vaynerchuk, the CEO of Vaynermedia, about what’s changed for him, what the fine line is between hustle and burnout, his responsibility as a leader, how people can be empathetic and how to find positive people to surround yourself with.
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Episode 17: Rachel Hollis
Dan Schawbel speaks to Rachel Hollis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Wash Your Face, about how she has the courage to share her personal life publicly, how she lives fearlessly, how to take charge of your life, who motivates her and her best career advice.
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Episode 16: Simon Sinek
Dan Schawbel speaks to Simon Sinek, Start With Why Author, about what’s changed for him since he started, the skills that are important in the machine age, who he would give voice to, how he remains optimistic and his best career advice.
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Episode 15: Chris Anderson
Dan Schawbel speaks to Chris Anderson, the head of TED, about how he keeps the TED brand fresh, what keeps him motivated, how he selects people and ideas, and which TED ideas have changed society the most.
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Episode 14: Ana Kasparian
Dan Schawbel speaks to Ana Kasparian, co-host of The Young Turks, about how she found her voice, dealing with criticism, staying positive, preventing burnout and her responsibility as a leader.
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Episode 13: Seth Godin
Dan Schawbel speaks to Seth Godin, bestselling author and speaker, about what he's learned in his career, the importance of empathy, where his ideas come from, how to build connection and his best career advice.
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Episode 12: Rachael Ray
Dan Schawbel speaks to Rachael Ray, the Daytime Emmy Award Winning TV show host of Rachael Ray, about her biggest influences, her business, being self-made, her first job and her best career advice.
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Episode 11: Jocko Willink
Dan Schawbel speaks to Jocko Willink, a former U.S. Navy Seal, the host of the Jocko Podcast and author of multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, about the biggest leadership lesson he learned, how to lead in change, why leaders have to be followers, the dichotomy of leadership and his best advice.
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Episode 10: Steve Harvey
Dan Schawbel speaks to Steve Harvey, host of the syndicated talk show “Steve”, the morning radio show “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and Family Feud, about how he overcame his biggest struggle, how to handle fear, his daily routines, letting go of negative people and what's most important to him...
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Episode 9: Tony Hawk
Dan Schawbel speaks to Tony Hawk, a legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur, about what keeps him motivated, how he makes time for his children, when he recognized his potential, the legacy he wants to leave and his best career advice.
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Episode 8: Dr. Drew Pinsky
Dan Schawbel speaks to Dr. Drew Pinsky, a celebrity doctor, podcast host and board-certified internist, about how he stays relevant, what inspires him, well-being in the workplace, using technology and time management.
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Episode 7: Beth Comstock
Dan Schawbel speaks to Beth Comstock, the former Vice Chair and CMO of GE, about how she broke the glass ceiling, why fear holds us back, how she shares new ideas, stays relevant and her best career advice.
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Episode 6: Van Jones
Dan Schawbel speaks to Van Jones, the host of "The Van Jones Show" on CNN, about making positive change, the impact he wants to make on the world, how he overcame a career struggle, dealing with critics and his best career advice.
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Episode 5: Condoleezza Rice
Dan Schawbel speaks to the 66th United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice about her decision making process, lessons learned, use of technology, view of diversity and best career advice.
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Episode 4: Richard Branson
Dan Schawbel speaks to billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson about what motivates him, his daily routine, the importance of face-to-face, work friendships, and his best career advice.
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Episode 3: Adam Grant
Dan Schawbel speaks to Wharton Professor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant about work life balance, networking, doing favors, creativity and his best career advice.
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Episode 2: Ryan Serhant
Dan Schawbel speaks to Bravo TV star, author and top New York City real estate agent Ryan Serhant about the defining moment in his life, what keeps him motivated, sales advice, how he stood out when he started his career and his core relationship principle.
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Episode 1: Jay Shetty
Dan Schawbel speaks to social media phenomenon and former monk, Jay Shetty about how he's made transitions in his life, his sources of inspiration, using technology properly, work life balance and his best career advice.