Business Class: Office Hours

Richard Blais, chef, cookbook author, and TV personality talks about running multiple restaurants and finding creative ideas. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Jason Oppenheim, President and CEO of The Oppenheim Group, award-winning real estate broker, and TV star (Selling Sunset) discusses his path from law to real estate, building a business, and more. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

As a kid, Deepica Mutyala, Founder and CEO of Live Tinted, knew she wanted to build a beauty brand someday. But that doesn’t mean it was easy: her bold ambitions required courage and confidence to create more makeup choices to help people of color feel beautiful and thrive. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Billy Porter, Founder of Incognegro Productions, Emmy, Grammy, and Two-Time Tony Award Winner is a boundary-breaking entertainer and entrepreneur. But feeling free to embrace his authenticity didn’t always come easily. Now he roots his business decisions in letting his full self shine brightly on the stage, screen, and behind the scenes. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Hannah Bronfman, Founder of HBFIT, stretched her passion for wellness outside of the box – building a blog that became a successful subscription-based content hub with a dedicated community. Now she is moving the company a step further to incorporate both content and products – while prioritizing honesty and support for herself, her followers, and fellow entrepreneurs. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Ryan Tedder, OneRepublic front man and founder of MAD TASTY sparkling water and emu hand sanitizer, has much more than music on his playlist. While still soaring through song, the CPG entrepreneur and investor successfully manages multiple income streams, from real estate to restaurants, to balance the notoriously hit-or-miss music industry. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Jessica Simpson, Owner of The Jessica Simpson Lifestyle Collection, singer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author, is taking full leadership of her namesake brand. As Jessica fought the outside noise to chart her own path, she stayed true to her voice and vision, amassing a faithful following of fans and fashion diehards eager to try on whatever she creates next. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Kelly Love, Co-founder of Branch Basics, didn’t have a business background, but by fighting perfection, following her intuition, and asking for help, she and two friends built a brand that demonstrates what ‘clean’ products can be. Despite the hurdles along the way, the team took control of their product formula to build a strong, sustainable brand that’s rooted in consumer education and trust. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Galyn Bernard and Christina Carbonell, Co-founders of Primary, built a brand with a bold idea: to redefine what kid’s clothing is and how consumers purchase it. That brighter vision includes prioritizing sustainability and transparency and implementing a company-wide four-day workweek, all with the goal of making excellent products that shine for both parents and kids. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Aimee Song, Founder and Fashion Designer at Song of Style, evolved her passion for fashion from a blog into a fully bloomed business. After becoming a social media superstar, she finds ways to unwind offline, helping recharge her energy and creativity. Prioritizing balance helps Aimee boost the brand into its next exciting stages, including long term partnerships that enhance her unique vision and collaborative spirit. Hosted by author and entrepreneur, Suneel Gupta.

Amirah Kassem, Founder of FLOUR SHOP and a best-selling author, loves capturing the feeling of fun in her products, even if it means making a mess along the way. On this episode of Business Class: Office Hours, Amirah serves up slices of wisdom, including how her exploding cake went viral and how she uses her bright bursts of creativity to move the business forward.

John Jacobs, Co-founder & Chief Creative Optimist at apparel and accessories company Life is Good®, has a positive mindset that strengthens his brand and inspires people all over the country. On this episode of Business Class: Office Hours, John takes us on his journey from selling shirts on the streets of Boston in the ‘90s to building a $150 million business, fueled by courage, gratitude, simplicity, and openness. By staying firmly grounded in its values, forging a strong sense of commu...

With a sharp eye for detail, award-winning interior designer, entrepreneur and best-selling author, Nate Berkus knows a lot about what it takes to build a successful business. On this episode of Business Class: Office Hours, Nate shares how he continues to build his brand and what drives him as a leader. Discover the inspiration behind Nate’s projects, partnerships, and more – and how he makes sure relationships are at the root of it.

Martha Stewart is a culinary arts and home and garden expert who has informed and inspired millions of fans with her cookbooks and television programs. With perennial curiosity, a passion for discovery, and a desire to educate her fans, Stewart is as much a student of life as she is a teacher. She continues to expand new product lines, including Martha Stewart Kitchen, as well as her social media presence. In this Office Hours episode, Stewart sat down to discuss the early days of her career,...

Venus ET Fleur Co-founders, Seema Bansal Chadha and Sunny Chadha, abide by the saying: “If you want a job done right, do it yourself.” After an underwhelming experience with a Valentine’s Day bouquet, the couple decided to take it upon themselves to create a luxury, long-lasting bouquet service that focuses on quality over quantity. Their can-do attitude and passion for quality helped build their brand, Venus ET Fleur, which has taken the floral industry by storm. In this Office Hours episode...