Yvette Noel-Schure, Publicist to the Stars

Yvette Noel-Schure, Publicist to the Stars

Beyoncé was only 14 when Yvette Noel-Schure walked into her life — and they’ve been a formidable team ever since. Noel-Schure is part PR guru, strategist and trusted friend to one of the biggest stars in the world.   And — an inspiration to her own legions of fans and admirers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Carol’s Daughter Lisa Price, Founder

For a multi-million dollar businesses to start off at a kitchen table Brooklyn, with a young woman conducting experiments just for fun - well, that’s a great story right there. To hear Lisa Price tell it - is even better.  Carol’s Daughter is her baby: all-natural hair, body and skin care for women of color.  But becoming the mogul she is, wasn’t even on her radar! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Legalizing Marijuana? Kevin Murphy, Acreage Holdings

Legalized weed in all of America is a sure thing, a virtual done deal — at least according to Kevin Murphy. After almost a decade in the marijuana business, the CEO of Acreage Holdings thinks the country is ready to join him. Murphy’s got heavyweight support: his team includes a former House Speaker, Senator and Prime Minister. They all think marijuana can help a lot of people's health issues, and the government needs to get out of way. And yes, they stand to make millions when weed gets the green light. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dapper Dan

Wanna know what it really means to be "fly?" Or how you get from hustling & gambling on the streets of Harlem - to the house of Gucci? Dapper Dan is living it. Thanks, he says, to the "transformative power" of fashion. And reading a lot. He's at the pinnacle of a career that fully changed not just his life, but fashion itself. And he has the Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire - of all things! - to thank for it. Listen: It’s been one hell of a ride. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Wynton Marsalis

Maurice once asked Wynton how he chills.  His answer:  “I’m chilling right now.”   They were actually onstage, in front of an audience!  True to form, this giant of Jazz and American culture never stops working.  He’s produced more than 80 records, won 9 Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize, and has been awarded dozens of honorary doctorates.  Yet he talks like he’s just getting started.  He scored and executive produced the new movie “Bolden,” about the first king of Jazz, and just finished his third symphony.  He sat down long enough to record this interview, just after arriving in town — before rushing off to a gig. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.