Comic Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah."
Author Eddie Huang ("Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir") credits the influence of his family and food for his success.
Tony Award-nominated writer Danai Gurira makes the move from writer to actress.
Country singer Jason Aldean overcomes setbacks and turns rejection into triumph.
Ruth Zukerman's passion for indoor cycling becomes two massive business ventures -- SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports.
After rejection by the Fashion Institute of Technology, fashion designer Christian Siriano creates one of the most successful fashion lines in the industry.
Writer Roxane Gay, a child of Haitian immigrants, becomes a leading voice in the feminist movement.
NFL Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan's career, from New York Giants Hall of Famer to sports commentator to host of "Good Morning America."
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) begins her career representing a conservative district in upstate New York before becoming a leading voice for women's rights.
Director and producer Lee Daniels conquers both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood.
Former Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson sues her employers for sexual harassment and becomes an advocate for working women.
Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan, Puerto Rico, fights for relief aid after Hurricane Maria strikes.