Within weeks after the pandemic lockdown, the fitness program Zumba rapidly shifted gears and launched its own online workout platform. Co-founder Alberto Perlman says it's helping keep the community connected, fit, and—for instructors—employed. These conversations are excerpts from our How I Built Resilience series, where Guy talks online with founders and ... Show More
Oct 12
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Tim and Karrie League (2023)
In the early 1990’s, Tim League spent $50,000 in savings to lease an abandoned movie theater on the wrong side of the tracks—a shaky experiment that eventually grew into a thriving national chain. As Tim and his wife Karrie built theaters in Austin and beyond, they made a name fo ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 5
10 Years of How I Built This: A Decade of Innovation, Risk and Reinvention
Stories about starting a business are almost always full of drama. They’re about ambition, loss, triumph, catastrophe, resilience. And they’re also full of life lessons – which is why Guy Raz launched How I Built This 10 years ago: He wanted to host a free master class in entrepr ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2024
What It Takes to Thrive During a Crisis
Why did some companies thrive during the Covid-19 pandemic while others struggled?
Keith Ferrazzi, founder of the consulting firm Ferrazzi Greenlight, surveyed more than 2,000 executives to learn how they changed their operations during the pandemic. The results show that some co ... Show More
23m 43s
Jan 2023
Cyrus Rustom, Co-Founder of Boxica
Today we're joined by Cyrus Rustom, the co-founder of Boxica. A fitness and wellness center that opened up during the height of the pandemic, placing as much focus on mental health as physical.Topics:- The Story Of Boxica- Dubai's Fitness & Wellness Market- Boxica's Future Plans
45m 55s
Dec 2019
Building Mental Resilience While Building a Business
Anxiety shows up in all kinds of business situations — especially when you’re starting your own company. In this episode, host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Cheryl Contee, CEO of Do Big Things, and Jeannette Kaplun, founder of Hispana Global, about how to work through anxiety and ... Show More
46m 5s
Mar 2020
Managing the Stress and Uncertainty of Coronavirus
The rapid onset of the coronavirus is changing our work – and our lives. For those who own businesses or work in the gig economy, the stress and financial uncertainty is even greater. When we don’t know what the future will hold, or are working in isolation, what can we do? Host ... Show More
46m 30s
Dec 2024
41. Building A Buzzworthy Brand From Scratch & Staying Grounded & Healthy As An Entrepreneur With Liana Levi
In this week’s episode, Elizabeth sits down with Liana Levi, founder of Forma Pilates to chat how she built one of the most buzzworthy brands in the fitness space from scratch. Liana shares the story of Forma, what makes it unique, and how it became a go-to for celebrities.She op ... Show More
46m 27s