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2 TEACHERS, MANY LESSONS
Sit down with Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.—the man with more than 110 top 10 Billboard hits and cultivator of some of the most talented musicians the world has ever seen. Plus, she's the woman who helped pave the way for Oprah and every other African-American woman who has had a career in front of the camera. Hear the wisdom of Diahann Carroll.

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The Genre Diahann Wouldn't Sing
Since she was very young, Diahann Carroll knew she wanted to spend her life singing. Though her father disapproved of the career choice, her family sent her to study and improve her craft. Find out why the Tony winner's mother forbade her from practicing a certain genre of music.
A Father's Wisdom
Berry Gordy idolized his father, the man he was named after. Watch Berry recall a "major moment" he experienced when his father found out Berry didn't attend church, and hear which eye-opening pieces of wisdom Berry learned from his dad.
Saying Goodbye to Gender Roles
As society evolves, Susan Sarandon says, she has noticed that strictly defined gender roles and designations have begun to dissolve. In this video, she explains why she feels this change is a good thing, and shares how certain socialization concepts can be troubling for men in particular.
The Magic of Unexpected Opportunity
During life's low points, it can be difficult to see past the challenges at hand. But Susan Sarandon says she has learned about the magic that exists in some of life's most unexpected moments. Watch her share how her career has been affected by her willingness to recognize these types of opportunities.
Growing Up in New York City
Drug addiction was a pervasive problem in 1970s New York City, and Lenny Kravitz says many of his friends' mothers got caught up in the epidemic. Watch as the rockstar talks about the pill-popping culture.
Fostering Independence
Lenny Kravitz's maternal grandfather had a big hand in raising the future rockstar and teaching him the importance of personal discipline. Watch as this Grammy winner shares what set his grandfather apart.
What Tom Brokaw Thinks About on Every Election Night
In 1956, 16-year-old Tom Brokaw was working at a local radio station in Yankton, South Dakota, on the night of the presidential election. Watch as Tom reveals why he still thinks of the smallest tasks he performed that night every time he anchors the election night coverage for NBC News.
Striking a Balance
If Cindy Crawford were forced to choose between work and family, she says, she'd be a stay-at-home mom. Thankfully, she doesn't have to pick. Watch as Cindy opens up about the validation she feels by being good at her job.
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