From prosperous entrepreneurs to high profile CEOs, the nation’s top trailblazers in business and entertainment are sitting down to share their secrets with Winnie Sun.
Episodes
Thursday Aug 20, 2015
Thursday Aug 20, 2015
KAYO WASHIO - When she isn't cooking her favorite dish or enjoying a round of golf Kayo is busy interviewing top list celebrities and exposing Japan to high quality entertainment as the head of the LA Office for the premier entertainment channel, Wowow (a Japanese equivalent of HBO).
THE JUICE:
How she was able to connect with the top names in the industry
Bringing U.S. shows such as CSI, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds and so many more to the Japanese audience
Her journey on breaking the glass ceiling as one of the few female executives in Japan
Past interviews that inspired her
What's next for her and Wowow
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @kayowashio
Website: wowow.co.jp
Thursday Aug 13, 2015
Thursday Aug 13, 2015
GAIL SIMMONS - She is an active nonprofit supporter who went from studying anthropology and Spanish to cooking school to perfect her food-journalism, and ultimately landed a job as special projects director for Food & Wine magazine and a judge on Bravo's "Top Chef".
Photo credit: Melanie Dunea
THE JUICE:
- Following in her mom's footsteps
- Apprenticed at Le Cirque and Vong
- Being in the kitchen vs food critic
- Journey to Top Chef Judge
- Gail's favorite ingredient
- "Talking With My Mouth Full" Memoir
- Active supporter of the nonprofit group "Common Threads"
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Twitter: @gailsimmons
- Facebook: gailsimmonsofficial
- Instagram: gailsimmonseats
Thursday Aug 06, 2015
Thursday Aug 06, 2015
WINSTON LEE - Different from all other yogurt brands, self funded startup between two brothers, multiple sacrifices made for the company, persevered through hard times, and ultimately turned a passion into an empire.
THE JUICE:
- Inspiration behind the company
- Reason for leaving lucrative career and going into yogurt
- How did Tarte become successful?
- Who is the driving force behind the success behind healthy foods?
- Which yogurts are his favorite flavors?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Twitter: @tarteyogurt
- Instagram: tarteyogurt
- Facebook: tarteyogurt
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
Thursday Jul 30, 2015
MARISA KENSON - SoCal based fashion designer who has dressed Katy Perry, Nicole Scherzinger and many of Bravo TV's housewives. MK Collab is her new business venture that she hopes will empower women while making them look fabulous.
THE JUICE:
Finding her passion for design as a young child
Building a private label empire
First OC Housewives stylist
Starting her own brand
The Invisible Belt
Her passion for empowering women
What is MK Collab?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @mkcollab
- Twitter: @marisakenson
Instagram: mkcollab
- Instagram: marisakenson
Facebook: mkcollab
Website: mkcollab.com
Monday Jul 20, 2015
Monday Jul 20, 2015
DAPHNE WAYANS - "The Mommy Whisperer" shares her experiences of being married to ex-husband, Hollywood mogul, and friend Keenan Ivory Wayans, raising five amazing children, and her philosophy on life. So much more than just a beautiful woman, she stays relevant by helping others - A-Listers included. She believes in leaving everyone just a little better than when she found them.
THE JUICE:
- Daphne shares how she met ex-husband Keenan Ivory Wayans
- She shares lessons on raising five of her most favorite "people", her children
- What divorce has taught her - from pain to friendly, respected co-parenting
- Her A-list inner circle and the sacred trust
- What's next for Daphne?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- Twitter: @Daphnewayans
- Instagram: daphnewayans
- Facebook: daphne.wayans
- Website: daphnewayans.com
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
Thursday Jul 16, 2015
BONNIE MCKEE - An award winning singer/songwriter who co-wrote ten #1 hits, and two of her singles were used as perfect anthems for the 2015 Women's World Cup.
THE JUICE:
Getting her professional singing start at age 12
Her first big break
Bonnie's musical inspirations growing up and today
Working with Katy Perry and many more
Writing or performing - What's her passion?
How music got Bonnie through her dark times
How turning 30 gave her perspective
Releasing her new EP "Bombastic"
Bombastic getting Women's World Cup exposure
What's next for Bonnie?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @bonniemckee
Facebook: BonnieMcKeeOfficial
Instagram: bonniemckee
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Tim McEnery - Owner of multiple wineries and restaurants, with $121 million in revenue, and is the 5th largest winery outside of California.
THE JUICE:
- Work ethic in early childhood
- Manager of a country club at 21
- Inspiration for restaurant+winery combo
- How Tim came up with the name Cooper's Hawk
- Tim's favorite wine
- Tim's kids and wife involved in the family business
- What's next for Tim?
- Twitter: @CHWinery
- Facebook: CoopersHawk
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Chef Brian Huskey - From economics to cooking, he has learned from famous chefs, proven that his true passion for cooking is his drive, and is opening his own restaurant.
THE JUICE:
From Merrill Lynch to Top Chef
How family history played a part in passion
Hear about the Top Chef experience
Brian's favorite ingredients and restaurants
Famous mentors
Corona Del Mar and Tackle Box
What's next for Brian?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @BrianHuskey
Facebook: chefhuskey
Instagram: brianhuskey
Monday Jul 06, 2015
Monday Jul 06, 2015
Ann Marsh - Award winning investigative journalist in financial planning and suicides, currently investigating why suicide rates are so high, and her passion for helping military service members recover financially.
THE JUICE:
Military investigative journalist
Life insurance and suicide
Majority of military suicides are results of lingering combat trauma - Fact or Fiction?
Military death payouts
Pending funding for research on life insurance and suicide rates from Pentagon
Folio Award Winner June, 2015
What's next for Ann?
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @Ann_Marsh
Facebook: ann.marsh.3150
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Joey Jones - A veteran who fought and sacrificed for his country, received multiple commendations from the Military and the President of the U.S., ultimately turning tragedy into triumph.
THE JUICE:
- Putting his life on the line for 8 years
- Being deployed in Afghanistan as a bomb tech
- Loosing both legs above the knee and severely injuring his arm
- His path to recovery and helping other injured vets
- How and where did he get his optimism
- What was it like having dinner with President Obama?
- The decision to go back to school
- His passion - Boot Campaign.org
- What's next for Joey?
- Twitter: @Johnny_Joey