Every great success story starts somewhere. Start yours by watching these powerful stories from seriously smart women.

She survived cancer and married the love of her life, but it was the birth of her son against all odds that kickstarted her career as a jewelry designer. Follow Jennifer as she shares her story—and an inspiring life lesson.

Her talent was undeniable (even in kindergarten), but it was Nikki’s deep commitment to being an artist that kept her moving forward. Here, she opens up about her enlightening journey from selling lipstick to winning a Tony Award.

Her passion for cooking took her to the top of the food world—an incredible feat in the male-dominated culinary industry. Watch as Christina reveals the ups and downs of turning her obsession into the critically acclaimed Momofuku Milk Bar.

Her struggles as an overweight teen ultimately became the catalyst for her success. Discover how this TV star transformed her life along with her body image—and get motivated to transform yours.

This self-starter proves that it’s not what happens to us in life that defines us, it’s what we learn from it. Take a closer look at what led Natalie to be a risk-taking entrepreneur and create a game-changing bootcamp for women.