James Rhee: The Power of Kindness in Business

In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki engages in a captivating conversation with James Rhee, a former high school teacher turned private equity investor and author of the book “Red Helicopter.” James shares his unique approach to leadership, which involves blending math and management with emotions to navigate change and create a positive impact. … Read more

Gerry Lopez: Surfing Icon on Mastering Waves and Life

In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki sits down with legendary surfer Gerry Lopez, known as “Mr. Pipeline.” Gerry shares his journey from mastering the waves of Oahu’s North Shore to pioneering high-performance shortboards through his company, Lightning Bolt. The conversation delves into the deep connection between surfing and yoga, the evolution of surf … Read more

Margaret Huang : Fighting Hate and Protecting Democracy

In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki engages in an eye-opening conversation with Margaret Huang, the president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Huang shares her remarkable journey from growing up as a Chinese American in East Tennessee to leading the SPLC in its mission to combat hate and extremism. Together, … Read more

Angela Duckworth: The Gritty Road to Growth

In this episode of Remarkable People, host Guy Kawasaki continues his enlightening dialogue with Angela Duckworth, celebrating her second appearance on the podcast. The two dive into Angela’s “three boxes” model for understanding human behavior and discuss how changing situations can be the most effective lever for personal growth. Angela also shares behind-the-scenes insight into … Read more

Mary Murphy: Cultures of Growth

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he engages in a compelling discussion with Mary Murphy, a leading professor at Indiana University and the founding director of the Institute on Diversity. Together, they explore the concepts of growth cultures versus genius cultures, challenging traditional assumptions about intelligence and potential. Murphy emphasizes … Read more

Janet Echelman: Sculpting the Impossible

In this episode, host Guy Kawasaki interviews Janet Echelman, an acclaimed sculptor known for her swooping, volumetric artworks made of fiber and suspended at an architectural scale over streets, parks, plazas, and waterways. Echelman traces her journey from studying painting to a turning point where she started working with sculpture using found materials, overcoming numerous … Read more

Painter Sisters: Family Farms and Disrupting the Yogurt Industry

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he speaks with entrepreneurial sisters Stephanie and Hayley Painter. Together, they discuss how the Painters are disrupting the yogurt industry and sustaining their family’s legacy dairy farm by launching an organic yogurt company using the farm’s milk. Learn how they achieved rapid growth, getting … Read more

Suuvi Bacelar: Defying Expectations through Music, Business, and Beyond

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he has a captivating conversation with Suuvi Bacelar, a multi-talented musician and entrepreneur. Together they explore her journey as a child prodigy who began playing cello at age two and was accepted to Juilliard at ten. Suuvi shares insights on parenting, luck versus grit, … Read more

Kurt Eichenwald: The Relentless Reporter

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he has a captivating conversation with investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald. Together they discuss Kurt’s unbelievable journey overcoming terrifying seizures to break monumental stories exposing corporate corruption and fraud. Hear how Kurt turned adversity into purpose by firing incompetent doctors, thoroughly preparing himself to uncover … Read more