Breaking Big

How did some of the world's most influential artists, innovators and leaders break big?

Episodes

  • Carmen Yulín Cruz: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Carmen Yulín Cruz

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    Track Cruz’ route from San Juan mayor to leader of post-hurricane Puerto Rico.
  • Christian Siriano: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Christian Siriano

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    Sartorial savant Siriano parlayed his singular vision into a “Project Runway” victory.
  • Gretchen Carlson: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Gretchen Carlson

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    See how former news anchor Carlson became an advocate for working women everywhere.
  • Lee Daniels: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Lee Daniels

    S1 Ep9 |
    Trace Daniels’ path from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood.
  • Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

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    Discover how Sen. Gillibrand became known as a politician willing to transcend ideology.
  • Michael Strahan: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Michael Strahan

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    Follow Strahan’s trajectory from football star to sports commentator and TV host.
  • Roxane Gay: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Roxane Gay

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    See how Gay, a child of Haitian immigrants, became a leading feminist voice.
  • Ruth Zukerman: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Ruth Zukerman

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    Find out how Zukerman turned her passion for indoor-cycling into a massive business—twice.
  • Jason Aldean: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jason Aldean

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    Country singer Aldean beat early career setbacks, ultimately turning them into triumphs.

About Breaking Big

Why and how did some of the world's most influential artists, innovators, athletes and leaders break big? Talented men and women recount their most difficult, dramatic and serendipitous turning points. Emmy-winning journalist Carlos Watson hosts.

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