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Women from multiple generations share their "wow, you need to know this" stories that propelled their careers. Women you may never meet will become your mentors. Forbes contributor, author and entrepreneur Denise Restauri, invites you into her NYC apartment to tap into her conversations with successful women who are sharing vulnerable moments. From high points, to when good ideas go bad, to moments of sudden insight when you just know you have to risk it all. We have advice for all of them.

Libby Moore, Oprah Winfrey's Former Chief of Staff

If you were in Oprah Winfrey's inner circle for more than a decade, what would you know today? That's what I asked Libby Moore, the woman who was Oprah's Chief of Staff, Executive and Personal Assistant for 11 years. Her answers are in this podcast. In college, Libby dreamed of writing for Saturday Night Live. That didn't happen, but by being herself and doing things her way, she ended up in a dream job she never imagined. That led to a really big adventure -- the Libby Moore Gypsy Tour -- 365 days with no plan except to follow her heart. Now she's a speaker, certified life coach, connector, board member, connector and mentor to many. She's a force. Are you ready?

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Kimberley Chambers, Swims With The Sharks

Kim Chambers swims with the sharks. Literally. Kim's one of the world's best marathon swimmers and she's taking us into her world: from knowing that when she slips into the water she may never come back, to what it feels like to have that kind of adrenaline pump through her veins. You'll leave this podcast knowing that the best time to do something is when you're the most afraid.

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Sara Mearns, Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet

Sara Mearns is an athlete who knows how to rocka pink leotard. She's a principal dancer at the New York CityBallet, a definite "wow." From how she can't believe she's livingher dream, to getting through her crazy 20s, to picking herself upafter falling in front of hundreds of people, to finding herinspiration, this is the inside look at the life of an Americanballerina filled with tips to make you shine on yourstage.

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Lizzie Velasquez: Courageous Entrepreneur

17-year-old Lizzie Velasquez stumbled upon a YouTube video labeling her "The World's Ugliest Woman." It had over four million views and the first comment she saw was: "Will you please do the world a favor? Put a gun to your head and kill yourself." Born with a rare disease that prevents her from gaining weight, Lizzie is now 27 years old and has never weighed more than 64 pounds. She was crushed by that video, but Lizzie found the courage to fight back in a beautiful way: she's now an entrepreneur, anti-bullying activist, motivational speaker (her TEDxTalk has over 10 million views), author and leading lady in A Brave Heart, the documentary about her life. In this podcast, Lizzie shares her life lessons including a never-been-told-before story about the power of friendship. Get ready to be inspired.

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Miki Agrawal, Social Entrepreneur Breaking Taboos

Do Cool Sh*t. That's the title of Miki Agrawal's book and a description of her life. Miki has ding-ding-ding moments, times when she sees things that suck in the world and she figures out how to fix them. She got sick from gluten, so she opened Wild, restaurants that serve yummy gluten-free food and drinks. Then she created new products to disrupt the "3 P's" -- periods, pee and poop. Thinx is the fashionable period underwear that won't leak or stain; Icon is for women who experience bladder leaks; Tushy is a portable bidet, a better solution than toilet paper. Her give back model is changing lives around the world.

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Jane Wurwand, Founder, Dermalogica

Jane Wurwand is a self-made woman. She left the UK and arrived in LA with an entrepreneurial dream and a beauty school diploma. Within 3 years she launched Dermalogica, now the #1 skincare brand for salons and spas. All because her mom said: "Learn How To Do Something."

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Alysia Reiner, Actress, Orange is the New Black

Alysia Reiner surrounds herself with women who commit crimes. She's the tough assistant warden on Orange is the New Black, and she produced and stars in Equity, the movie about devious Wall Street women. In real life she's using her powers for good, taking action to un-stereotype women. From why her tattoo would read "as is" to how to flex your creative and business muscles every day, she's telling it as it is.

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Christina Greer, Professor & Author

Christina Greer is a 30-something professor of political science at Fordham University in NYC, author of "Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the American Dream", and a connector of people and ideas. She appears regularly on MSNBC and NY1 to talk politics. Today you'll find out why you need to move at least once, get robbed and work on a political campaign; how to never take "no" from someone who can't tell you "yes;" and why you need to "prep your clay," even when there's no clay in sight.

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Cindy Gallop: Founder, MakeLoveNotPorn

Cindy Gallop's Twitter profile says it all: "I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of Business." And this is one of my favorite Cindy quotes: "You'll never own the future if you care what other people think." Cindy is the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, a site about real world sex. Before that she was Chairman and President of the global ad agency BBH. Today we're talking women, men, money (how women get it and what they do with it), sex, power, equity, owning the future, taking action, why every woman needs a champion who may be a man, and managing your own mind. Are you ready?

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Kat Cole, Group President, FOCUS Brands

Kat Cole has the ultimate self-made woman story that makes for great headlines like "From Hooters Girl To Running A Billion Dollar Brand." Kat grew up with a single mom and two sisters, living on $10 a week for groceries. When she was 32, she became President of Cinnabon and when she was 36 was promoted to Group President of Cinnabon's parent company FOCUS Brands (including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Moe's). She's an angel investor, humanitarian and philanthropist. In this episode, Kat shares her stories about how she has the confidence to do more than she knows, finds and creates her opportunities, and communicates using two basic rules. Plus a tip for when you're making those big decisions in life (so you don't end up on the proverbial ledge).

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