BREAKING BIG

Episodes

Trevor Noah Learn how Noah used his painful life stories to create a unique voice on the comedy circuit.

Eddie Huang Follow restaurateur, author and television host Huang on his unique path to the American Dream.

Danai Gurira See how Tony Award-nominated Gurira made the leap from storyteller to Hollywood superstar.

Jason Aldean See how country singer Aldean beat early career setbacks, ultimately turning rejection into triumph.

Ruth Zukerman Find out how Zukerman turned her passion for indoor-cycling into a massive business—twice.

Roxane Gay See how Gay, a child of Haitian immigrants, became a leading voice in the modern feminist movement.

Michael Strahan Follow Super Bowl champ Strahan’s trajectory from football star to sports commentator and TV host.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Discover how Senator Gillibrand became known as a politician willing to transcend simple ideology.

Lee Daniels Trace Daniels’ path from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood.

Gretchen Carlson See how former news anchor Carlson became an advocate for working women everywhere.

Christian Siriano Learn how sartorial savant Siriano parlayed his singular vision into a “Project Runway” victory.

Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Track Cruz’ route from San Juan mayor to leader of post-hurricane Puerto Rico and its people.