A swimwear designer hopes her Cuban style bikini bottoms are the right fit for Tilman's business; the owner of a designer shower drain business has a hard choice to make.

Santa Barbara Mariculture is a mussel company with a sophisticated farming technique but a troubling business structure; the founders of SeatNinja believe their restaurant reservation software will revolutionize the industry.

Kismet Cosmetics, a lipstick brand with a cautious owner that keeps it from moving forward and the Jed Malitz V2 gallery, created by a talented glass sculptor who lets his pride determine his high prices.

Billy McFarland organizes the Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, selling thousands of tickets on the strength of a social media pitch that results in a disastrous music event that goes up in smoke.

An outlandish con artist poses as a Saudi royal to cheat investors out of millions by promising them access to Arabian oil stock; from his penthouse on Fisher Island, phony sultan Khalid Bin Al-Saud lures victims with dreams of untold riches.

Mike The Situation Sorrentino flaunts washboard abs and a party boy image, but when it comes to paying his taxes, he'd rather play than pay.

In a series of never-before-seen interviews, CNBC's Becky Quick speaks to Warren Buffett about his philosophies on business, philanthropy and life and how his views have changed over his lifetime.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

"Spice Girl" Mel B sits down to discuss her updated book, "Brutally Honest," her ongoing work to help victims of domestic violence and her early life and career with the girl power pop phenomena, The Spice Girls.

CNBC explores global drinks giant Diageo's strategies and how it's aligning its portfolio of more than 200 brands with changing consumer trends.

Tania Bryer attends the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity; explores how politics, AI and the creator economy are shaping the advertising and marketing industry.

Tania Bryer gets up close and personal with some of the world's most inspirational leaders from business, politics, sport and arts.

Tania Bryer meets Yo-Yo Ma, a world-renowned cellist with a six-decade career, to discover how he hopes music will help break down barriers and create cross-cultural understanding.

The Brave Ones explores the incredible business story of WW International's CEO Mindy Grossman.

A seed investment of just $2,500 becomes a global brand; co-CEOs Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa tell the story of how they set up the socially conscious eyewear business Warby Parker.

The stories of individuals across the globe.

The stories of individuals across the globe.

Tania Bryer speaks with the acclaimed actor and producer Robert Downey Jr about The Footprint Coalition. His new venture is bringing world's best minds and money to help develop technological innovations that could save the planet.

Jane Goodall is a tireless environmental campaigner who first rose to fame with her seminal study of chimpanzees that changed how humans view animal behavior; she speaks with Tania Bryer about her latest conservation effort, "Trees for Jane."

It's been called the future of food, but can lab-grown food address social and sustainability concerns?

The team finds out what advancements genomics has brought to the field of medicine.

Businessman Warren Buffett exerts tremendous influence on people around the world, providing investment advice and life lessons; correspondent Becky Quick interviews people who describe Buffett as a mentor, including NFL player Ndamukong Suh.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

"Spice Girl" Mel B sits down to discuss her updated book, "Brutally Honest," her ongoing work to help victims of domestic violence and her early life and career with the girl power pop phenomena, The Spice Girls.

CNBC explores global drinks giant Diageo's strategies and how it's aligning its portfolio of more than 200 brands with changing consumer trends.

Tania Bryer attends the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity; explores how politics, AI and the creator economy are shaping the advertising and marketing industry.

A look at what it takes to transform a business to become greener and ensure a more sustainable future; Christine Tan talks to CEOs from four companies in the region, YTL PowerSeraya, TAL Apparel, Banpu Public Company and Alliance Global.

Carro is the largest online used car platform in Southeast Asia. It recently reached unicorn status with its latest round of funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Christine Tan speaks to Carro's co-founder and CEO, Aaron Tan to find out how the company is disrupting the used car market by using AI technology and what is next for the serial entrepreneur.

Conversations with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, ESPN NFL Analyst Mina Kimes, TKO Group President and COO Mark Shapiro.

Conversations with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, Amazon Prime Video Global Head of Sports Jay Marine, New York Giants Legend Eli Manning.

The hosts provide in-depth coverage of Asian stock markets and invite experts to offer their predictions and investment tips.

Business journalists Yousef Gamal el-Din and Hadley Gamble are co-hosts of this show that profiles the people who are shaping the Middle East's global ambitions. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to philanthropists and politicians, the episodes give viewers an idea of what is being done to make the Middle East a bigger player in the financial marketplace. Episodes also profile Middle Eastern businesspeople and companies.

Join Silvia Amaro alongside a cast of reporters covering Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more for a breakdown of the biggest macroeconomics and corporate stories that will determine the trading day.

"Squawk Box Europe" provides three hours of analysis and debate on trading days to lead up to the open of the European markets. The trio of anchors is joined by business personalities and specialists from the financial markets to discuss what to expect for the upcoming day. The show opens with a look at how the Asian market fared overnight. It then focuses on news that could affect the opening call and futures prices as well as live market trades and market reaction to the day's major stories. Viewers have a chance to get involved in the show by sending in questions and comments via email.

Anchored by Morgan Brennan, the program delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead; It captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre-market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.

At the height of the Great Recession, Bernie Madoff confessed to running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history - a $65 billion fraud that left thousands of victims financially shattered. Madoff's crimes went undetected for years, raising doubts about the government's ability to protect investors. Andrew Ross Sorkin looks back at how Madoff made it to the pinnacle of the financial world, the unraveling of his scheme, and the fallout for his victims, Wall Street institutions and his family.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, sits down with Tanvir Gill to talk about interest rate directions, inflation and the outlook for India's economy.

Exploring tech start-up Circle's marketing strategies and how it's disrupting the telco industry and winning consumers.

With 2018 marking the first full Formula One season in a post-Bernie Ecclestone era, the motorsport's new owners work to reverse the worldwide decline in fans and TV viewers.

Tania Bryer gets up close and personal with some of the world's most inspirational leaders from business, politics, sport and arts.

Dolly Parton shares her rags-to-riches story; she discusses everything from her early challenges, her business acumen, and why she felt compelled to set up her charitable foundation, The Imagination Library.

Sebastian Thrun, former head of Google X, walked away and is now on a mission to change the way the world learns.

Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin.

The stories of individuals across the globe.

Model Natalia Vodianova takes host Tania Bryer on a tour of Moscow.

Tania Bryer sits down with Hakan Bulgurlu, the CEO of Turkish white goods giant Arçelik, to find out where his passion for the environment comes from, and what the company is doing to be at the forefront of sustainability efforts.

Tania Bryer speaks to Matt Damon and Gary White to discuss Water.org, their nonprofit organization that's looking to bring water to those most in need.

Exploring the potential of innovation, from how new products and ideas will shape lives to the long-term investment opportunity.

A discussion on nuclear fusion with the international thermonuclear experimental reactor.

At the height of the Great Recession, Bernie Madoff confessed to running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history - a $65 billion fraud that left thousands of victims financially shattered. Madoff's crimes went undetected for years, raising doubts about the government's ability to protect investors. Andrew Ross Sorkin looks back at how Madoff made it to the pinnacle of the financial world, the unraveling of his scheme, and the fallout for his victims, Wall Street institutions and his family.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, sits down with Tanvir Gill to talk about interest rate directions, inflation and the outlook for India's economy.

Exploring tech start-up Circle's marketing strategies and how it's disrupting the telco industry and winning consumers.

With 2018 marking the first full Formula One season in a post-Bernie Ecclestone era, the motorsport's new owners work to reverse the worldwide decline in fans and TV viewers.

In the first of a five-part series, "Managing Asia" focuses on Thailand with a look at how innovation and technology are changing business there.

In the fourth part of our Thailand series, Nithi Foods and NRF Instant Produce reveal why they hope technology can help them grow in the competitive global agriculture industry.

View updated U.S. market and world market charts; news on world economy and global markets in our Market Overview.

The hosts provide in-depth coverage of Asian stock markets and invite experts to offer their predictions and investment tips.

Business journalists Yousef Gamal el-Din and Hadley Gamble are co-hosts of this show that profiles the people who are shaping the Middle East's global ambitions. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to philanthropists and politicians, the episodes give viewers an idea of what is being done to make the Middle East a bigger player in the financial marketplace. Episodes also profile Middle Eastern businesspeople and companies.

Join Silvia Amaro alongside a cast of reporters covering Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more for a breakdown of the biggest macroeconomics and corporate stories that will determine the trading day.

"Squawk Box Europe" provides three hours of analysis and debate on trading days to lead up to the open of the European markets. The trio of anchors is joined by business personalities and specialists from the financial markets to discuss what to expect for the upcoming day. The show opens with a look at how the Asian market fared overnight. It then focuses on news that could affect the opening call and futures prices as well as live market trades and market reaction to the day's major stories. Viewers have a chance to get involved in the show by sending in questions and comments via email.

Anchored by Morgan Brennan, the program delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead; It captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre-market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.

An in-depth look at how a diabetes drug reinvented weight-loss culture and the way obesity is treated in America; a deep dive into the global anti-obesity drug market, exploring the risks people take to get their hands on the drugs.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, speaks about racial equality, politics, corruption and Elon Musk.

Diesel founder Renzo Rosso sits down with Charlotte Reed to discuss his career, his growing empire and why fashion is in his blood.

A discussion on Accenture Interactive's moves in marketing.

Willem Marx talks about Volvo's mission to attract new customers without alienating existing ones.

CNBC's Tania Bryer travels to Dubai to meet Emirati business leader and philanthropist Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair to discuss the work of his family's foundation for education.

Tania Bryer meets Bollywood actress and activist Deepika Padukone who talks about her career, her personal struggles and her campaign to end the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

SOHO China CEO Zhang Xin shares her journey from working in a sweatshop to becoming one of China's richest women and most prominent and innovative pioneers.

Humanitarian Hugh Evans brings together some of the world's biggest music artists for the Global Citizen Festival in an effort to end poverty.

Tania is on home turf as she's taken around the "Big Smoke" by style icon, Tinie Tempah.

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her favorite things to do in Los Angeles, from hanging out at the Hotel Bel Air to making lobster rolls.

Tania Bryer sits down with Paul Dickinson, Co-founder and Chair of CDP, the global disclosure system for organizations to measure their environmental impact.

Indian mystic and activist, Sadhguru speaks to Dan Murphy about his 30,000km motorcycle tour to raise awareness around the impacts of soil degradation, the future of farming and wellbeing in the digital age.

A preview of the future innovations set to change the lives of Singapore's residents.

Changes to the 9 to 5 workday include wacky workspaces, digital nomadism and under-skin technology.

An in-depth look at how a diabetes drug reinvented weight-loss culture and the way obesity is treated in America; a deep dive into the global anti-obesity drug market, exploring the risks people take to get their hands on the drugs.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, speaks about racial equality, politics, corruption and Elon Musk.

Diesel founder Renzo Rosso sits down with Charlotte Reed to discuss his career, his growing empire and why fashion is in his blood.

A discussion on Accenture Interactive's moves in marketing.

Willem Marx talks about Volvo's mission to attract new customers without alienating existing ones.

In an exclusive interview, Christine Tan speaks to Kristo Käärmann, co-founder and CEO of Wise, about how he stays ahead of the competition and where the company is going next.

British lender Standard Chartered gears up for its next phase of growth; Bill Winters talks about the bank's revival of fortunes and its multi-billion dollar bet on technology.

View updated U.S. market and world market charts; news on world economy and global markets in our Market Overview.

The hosts provide in-depth coverage of Asian stock markets and invite experts to offer their predictions and investment tips.

Business journalists Yousef Gamal el-Din and Hadley Gamble are co-hosts of this show that profiles the people who are shaping the Middle East's global ambitions. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to philanthropists and politicians, the episodes give viewers an idea of what is being done to make the Middle East a bigger player in the financial marketplace. Episodes also profile Middle Eastern businesspeople and companies.

Join Silvia Amaro alongside a cast of reporters covering Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more for a breakdown of the biggest macroeconomics and corporate stories that will determine the trading day.

"Squawk Box Europe" provides three hours of analysis and debate on trading days to lead up to the open of the European markets. The trio of anchors is joined by business personalities and specialists from the financial markets to discuss what to expect for the upcoming day. The show opens with a look at how the Asian market fared overnight. It then focuses on news that could affect the opening call and futures prices as well as live market trades and market reaction to the day's major stories. Viewers have a chance to get involved in the show by sending in questions and comments via email.

Anchored by Morgan Brennan, the program delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead; It captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre-market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.

A group of remarkable students travels to Beijing, where they live, study and play together, to take part in a program for future world leaders.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

The European Central Bank President speaks to CNBC's Karen Tso in Davos, Switzerland.

Michelle Peluso explains how IBM markets what it does.

British American Tobacco is transforming from a cigarette business to a consumer electronics business thanks to vaping technologies; James Wright speaks to marketing boss Kingsley Wheaton about how the company's marketing is changing too.

The songwriter, music producer, and OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder speaks to Tania Bryer about his incredible career, the band's philanthropic foundation and COVID-19's impact on the music industry.

Sacha Jafri talks about inspiration, technique, and philanthropy.

Virgin Group founder and billionaire Richard Branson narrates his journey and reveals why he takes a brave approach to business.

Bernard Arnault took his father's construction business and turned it into the world's largest luxury product company, LVMH.

Jean Paul Gaultier becomes a tour guide in Paris and reveals where he hangs out.

Andrea Bocelli reveals his favorite places in Tuscany.

Tania Bryer sits down with oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, who has logged over seven thousand hours underwater and has worked to protect the oceans for decades.

Entrepreneur and environmentalist, Dale Vince speaks to CNBC's Tania Bryer about his green business portfolio, activism and why he thinks renewable energy will solve the European cost of living crisis.

Tania Bryer explores the latest innovations within the beauty industry, from hyperpersonalization to state-of-the-art treatments and groundbreaking technology.

Aoife Wilson explores the latest in extreme multiplayer mobile games and disruptive subscription services, and meets the players who are making millions from gaming.

A group of remarkable students travels to Beijing, where they live, study and play together, to take part in a program for future world leaders.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

The European Central Bank President speaks to CNBC's Karen Tso in Davos, Switzerland.

Michelle Peluso explains how IBM markets what it does.

British American Tobacco is transforming from a cigarette business to a consumer electronics business thanks to vaping technologies; James Wright speaks to marketing boss Kingsley Wheaton about how the company's marketing is changing too.

CEO John Chidsey, who leads the transformation of fast-food chain Subway, sits down with Christine Tan to share his management style and his expansion plans for the region.

Christine Tan speaks to Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim and CEO Dione Song about how they want to take the company, a former blogshop turned multi-million-dollar fashion empire, to the next level through new verticals and growth into new markets.

View updated U.S. market and world market charts; news on world economy and global markets in our Market Overview.

The hosts provide in-depth coverage of Asian stock markets and invite experts to offer their predictions and investment tips.

Business journalists Yousef Gamal el-Din and Hadley Gamble are co-hosts of this show that profiles the people who are shaping the Middle East's global ambitions. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to philanthropists and politicians, the episodes give viewers an idea of what is being done to make the Middle East a bigger player in the financial marketplace. Episodes also profile Middle Eastern businesspeople and companies.

Join Silvia Amaro alongside a cast of reporters covering Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more for a breakdown of the biggest macroeconomics and corporate stories that will determine the trading day.

"Squawk Box Europe" provides three hours of analysis and debate on trading days to lead up to the open of the European markets. The trio of anchors is joined by business personalities and specialists from the financial markets to discuss what to expect for the upcoming day. The show opens with a look at how the Asian market fared overnight. It then focuses on news that could affect the opening call and futures prices as well as live market trades and market reaction to the day's major stories. Viewers have a chance to get involved in the show by sending in questions and comments via email.

Anchored by Morgan Brennan, the program delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead; It captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre-market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.

The good, the bad and the ugly sides of bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that's turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting investors from Wall Street to Main Street; Melissa Lee interviews a quirky millionaire, an escort and a notorious con man.

CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, Adalbert Lechner sits down with CNBC's Carolin Roth ahead of Easter to discuss tariffs, rising cocoa prices and innovation at the 180 year old company.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

Karen Tso speaks to Tony Weisman, Chief Marketing Officer at Dunkin, about losing "Donuts" in a controversial name change and creating a healthier menu.

L'Oréal is a company of 36 brands, in 150 countries, turning over $30 billion across hair care, skin care and beauty. Marketing Media Money looks into why the company's digital transformation is at the heart of marketing too.

Tania Bryer gets up close and personal with some of the world's most inspirational leaders from business, politics, sport and arts.

Danai Gurira plays strong women on the screen, but she's also an award-winning playwright and activist.

Journalist, editor, columnist and TV host Tina Brown talks about her life, career and her drive.

Lawyer Min-Liang TanHe decides to give up practicing the law to start a hardware gaming company.

With 40 million albums sold, Lenny Kravitz is a musical icon, but when not touring he goes home to the Bahamas and reveals why it is a must for travelers.

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa reveals his favorite places and shares his memories of growing up in the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

Exploring how major businesses accelerate action to tackle climate change; business leaders share their insights into the challenges, opportunities and pathways to a sustainable future.

The power couple of agriculture, Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba, talk to Tania Bryer just after they were honored with a Crystal Award from the World Economic Forum.

Willem learns about the latest energy storage technology and how batteries could power more than just cell phones.

Reporter Joumanna Bercetche learns about the latest home innovations and meets the scientists who are working to find the solution to living on Mars.

The good, the bad and the ugly sides of bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that's turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting investors from Wall Street to Main Street; Melissa Lee interviews a quirky millionaire, an escort and a notorious con man.

CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, Adalbert Lechner sits down with CNBC's Carolin Roth ahead of Easter to discuss tariffs, rising cocoa prices and innovation at the 180 year old company.

Interviews with top business and political leaders.

Karen Tso speaks to Tony Weisman, Chief Marketing Officer at Dunkin, about losing "Donuts" in a controversial name change and creating a healthier menu.

L'Oréal is a company of 36 brands, in 150 countries, turning over $30 billion across hair care, skin care and beauty. Marketing Media Money looks into why the company's digital transformation is at the heart of marketing too.

Christine Tan speaks exclusively to Simon Cheong, chairman and CEO of SC Global, to find out how he built his property development company and why he is venturing into the hospitality business.

Banyan Group's founders share insights on building a global luxury hospitality brand and how they navigated crisis after crisis without compromising their values.

View updated U.S. market and world market charts; news on world economy and global markets in our Market Overview.

The hosts provide in-depth coverage of Asian stock markets and invite experts to offer their predictions and investment tips.

Business journalists Yousef Gamal el-Din and Hadley Gamble are co-hosts of this show that profiles the people who are shaping the Middle East's global ambitions. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to philanthropists and politicians, the episodes give viewers an idea of what is being done to make the Middle East a bigger player in the financial marketplace. Episodes also profile Middle Eastern businesspeople and companies.

Join Silvia Amaro alongside a cast of reporters covering Frankfurt, Zurich, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more for a breakdown of the biggest macroeconomics and corporate stories that will determine the trading day.

"Squawk Box Europe" provides three hours of analysis and debate on trading days to lead up to the open of the European markets. The trio of anchors is joined by business personalities and specialists from the financial markets to discuss what to expect for the upcoming day. The show opens with a look at how the Asian market fared overnight. It then focuses on news that could affect the opening call and futures prices as well as live market trades and market reaction to the day's major stories. Viewers have a chance to get involved in the show by sending in questions and comments via email.

Anchored by Morgan Brennan, the program delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead; It captures breaking business news as it unfolds and tracks pre-market equity moves, commodity swings, U.S. futures, and overnight action across global markets.

A concrete pourer who's gone from sleeping in a shack to kicking back in a mountaintop mansion; a young woman who's turned her childhood love of horses into a seven-figure steed empire; two best friends throw away junk.

A Texas man who makes a killing cleaning up stuff that can kill; an exterminator who squashes bugs all the way to the bank; a couple that made a fortune glitzing up the grimy tattoo industry.

A migrant farmhand goes from working the fields to cultivating his own auto empire; a married couple spins alpaca wool into solid gold; an aspiring rock star hopes to find his fortune in the music biz.

A man strikes it rich in the oil business without ever finding a drop; a taxidermist turns big game into big bucks; an immigrant comes to America and finds a wealth of opportunity.

A California couple that literally wormed its way to wealth; a South Florida man who went from HVAC technician to HVAC titan; a college dropout who traded his silver spoon for a stinky pile of junk.

A small-town roofer who hustled his way to a high net worth; a landscaper who grew her part-time mowing job into a multi-million dollar lawn care legacy; an Indian immigrant who turned 50 bucks and a dream into a service station empire.

A mechanic from inner-city L.A. who found a way to capitalize on underground car culture; a father-son team who've turned forest fires into a million-dollar flooring business.

A Washington D.C. man who went from driving other people's limos to kicking back in his own; a roofing prodigy who snagged his first million while his friends were still in school; an enterprising arborist who learned that money does grow on trees.

A grade school dropout who built a multi-million dollar flooring business; a die-hard dredger who makes a fortune moving earth underwater; a demolition diva whose love of pink has her painting the town red.

A thrill-seeking Texan goes from laying cable to living large; an asphalt company employee whose honesty and integrity takes her from secretary to CEO; a custom car king whose automobile art puts his earnings into overdrive.

A concrete pourer who's gone from sleeping in a shack to kicking back in a mountaintop mansion; a young woman who's turned her childhood love of horses into a seven-figure steed empire; two best friends throw away junk.

A Texas man who makes a killing cleaning up stuff that can kill; an exterminator who squashes bugs all the way to the bank; a couple that made a fortune glitzing up the grimy tattoo industry.

A migrant farmhand goes from working the fields to cultivating his own auto empire; a married couple spins alpaca wool into solid gold; an aspiring rock star hopes to find his fortune in the music biz.

A man strikes it rich in the oil business without ever finding a drop; a taxidermist turns big game into big bucks; an immigrant comes to America and finds a wealth of opportunity.

A California couple that literally wormed its way to wealth; a South Florida man who went from HVAC technician to HVAC titan; a college dropout who traded his silver spoon for a stinky pile of junk.

A small-town roofer who hustled his way to a high net worth; a landscaper who grew her part-time mowing job into a multi-million dollar lawn care legacy; an Indian immigrant who turned 50 bucks and a dream into a service station empire.

A mechanic from inner-city L.A. who found a way to capitalize on underground car culture; a father-son team who've turned forest fires into a million-dollar flooring business.

A Washington D.C. man who went from driving other people's limos to kicking back in his own; a roofing prodigy who snagged his first million while his friends were still in school; an enterprising arborist who learned that money does grow on trees.

A grade school dropout who built a multi-million dollar flooring business; a die-hard dredger who makes a fortune moving earth underwater; a demolition diva whose love of pink has her painting the town red.

A thrill-seeking Texan goes from laying cable to living large; an asphalt company employee whose honesty and integrity takes her from secretary to CEO; a custom car king whose automobile art puts his earnings into overdrive.

A concrete pourer who's gone from sleeping in a shack to kicking back in a mountaintop mansion; a young woman who's turned her childhood love of horses into a seven-figure steed empire; two best friends throw away junk.

A Texas man who makes a killing cleaning up stuff that can kill; an exterminator who squashes bugs all the way to the bank; a couple that made a fortune glitzing up the grimy tattoo industry.

A migrant farmhand goes from working the fields to cultivating his own auto empire; a married couple spins alpaca wool into solid gold; an aspiring rock star hopes to find his fortune in the music biz.

A man strikes it rich in the oil business without ever finding a drop; a taxidermist turns big game into big bucks; an immigrant comes to America and finds a wealth of opportunity.

A California couple that literally wormed its way to wealth; a South Florida man who went from HVAC technician to HVAC titan; a college dropout who traded his silver spoon for a stinky pile of junk.

A small-town roofer who hustled his way to a high net worth; a landscaper who grew her part-time mowing job into a multi-million dollar lawn care legacy; an Indian immigrant who turned 50 bucks and a dream into a service station empire.

Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns.

Vitaly Borker scores $18 million selling designer knock-off eyewear as genuine from his website in Brooklyn, N.Y.; when customers complain, they are threatened with violence, even murder.

A crooked New York police officer cashes in as a high-tech burglary crew terrorizes homeowners and business owners.

Leaders of a polygamous religious sect demand perfect obedience from followers, luring them into welfare fraud and stealing more than $2 million from American taxpayers.

Three Miami salesmen import billions of dollars' worth of gold from South America; they then learn that it has connections to drug cartels and organized crime.

Entrepreneur Keisha Williams is really a high-rolling shopaholic with a taste for strip clubs and exotic travel; she takes investors for millions of dollars with a can't miss bid to secure a medical money-making technology that never materializes.

Healing turns harmful when pharmacist Barry Cadden chooses profits over safety while running a drug compounding center where mold and bacteria thrive.

Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns.

Vitaly Borker scores $18 million selling designer knock-off eyewear as genuine from his website in Brooklyn, N.Y.; when customers complain, they are threatened with violence, even murder.

A crooked New York police officer cashes in as a high-tech burglary crew terrorizes homeowners and business owners.

Leaders of a polygamous religious sect demand perfect obedience from followers, luring them into welfare fraud and stealing more than $2 million from American taxpayers.

Three Miami salesmen import billions of dollars' worth of gold from South America; they then learn that it has connections to drug cartels and organized crime.

Entrepreneur Keisha Williams is really a high-rolling shopaholic with a taste for strip clubs and exotic travel; she takes investors for millions of dollars with a can't miss bid to secure a medical money-making technology that never materializes.

Healing turns harmful when pharmacist Barry Cadden chooses profits over safety while running a drug compounding center where mold and bacteria thrive.

Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns.

Vitaly Borker scores $18 million selling designer knock-off eyewear as genuine from his website in Brooklyn, N.Y.; when customers complain, they are threatened with violence, even murder.

A crooked New York police officer cashes in as a high-tech burglary crew terrorizes homeowners and business owners.

Leaders of a polygamous religious sect demand perfect obedience from followers, luring them into welfare fraud and stealing more than $2 million from American taxpayers.

Three Miami salesmen import billions of dollars' worth of gold from South America; they then learn that it has connections to drug cartels and organized crime.

Entrepreneur Keisha Williams is really a high-rolling shopaholic with a taste for strip clubs and exotic travel; she takes investors for millions of dollars with a can't miss bid to secure a medical money-making technology that never materializes.

This episode of Leader's Playbook takes you inside Netflix, the number one streaming platform in the world. In this candid interview with CEO Ted Sarandos, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores the CEO's leadership playbook to understand the strategies that changed what we watch and how we watch it. This insightful conversation covers it all from Sarandos' journey from video store manager to global hit maker and how the leader empowers his teams to succeed.

This episode of Leader's Playbook takes you inside Shake Shack, one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in America; in this candid interview with founder Danny Meyer, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores Meyer's leadership playbook to reveal the strategies that helped the serial entrepreneur turn a hot dog cart in NYC into an international burger empire; the insightful conversation covers it all from his leadership secret sauce to what he looks for in every new hire.

This episode of Leader's Playbook takes you inside Uber the #1 ride-sharing platform in the world. In this candid interview with CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores the CEO's leadership playbook to reveal the strategies that helped him overcome challenges, drive change and future-proof the business. The insightful conversation covers it all from turning around a toxic culture to the future of self-driving cars. Find out the valuable lesson Khosrowshahi learned.

This episode of Leader's Playbook takes you inside the billionaire mindset of Barry Diller, the media legend who launched FOX and built internet brands used by millions. In this candid interview with Diller, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores the media mogul's leadership playbook to reveal the strategies that powered six decades of success across television, film, travel websites and even dating apps.

In this interview with CEO Brian Chesky, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores Chesky's leadership playbook to understand the strategies that helped him build a multi-billion-dollar empire by convincing people to open their homes to strangers and let them sleep in their beds; the conversation covers it all from the early days when Chesky hosted guests on an air mattress for extra cash to the Airbnb horror story that years later tested his leadership and threatened the future of the business.

This episode of Leader's Playbook takes you inside Lowe's, one of America's biggest brands in home improvement; in this candid interview with CEO Marvin Ellison, CNBC's Julia Boorstin explores Ellison's leadership playbook to reveal the strategies that helped him transform an aging brick-and-mortar business and position it for extraordinary success.