Since he was a kid, John Stephens has used his raw talent, ambitious work ethic, and passion for politics as source material to write his own story. EGOT recipient and beloved father and husband are only a few titles that have turned him into John Legend.

He’s the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA team owner, and television star. Mark Cuban’s humble beginnings and life lessons fueled a hustle and self-awareness that motivates him to fight for what’s right and approach business as the ultimate sport.

Jameela Jamil plays a celebrity-obsessed socialite on TV, but through her battles with body dysmorphia, sexism, and critics she transformed from an insecure teen to a global champion of women’s rights, mental health awareness, and body positivity.

Born and raised in a religious household, professional basketball player Jason Collins kept his sexuality a secret from his friends, family, and teammates. Acceptance of his identity was a milestone in the NBA and LGBTQ+ community.

Before she was one of the baddest managers in the game, shepherding the careers of the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest, Sophia Chang was just the kid of immigrant parents who had a lot of pent-up rage, and a love of music

After losing both her legs to bacterial meningitis, Amy Purdy refused to let her circumstances stop her from becoming a professional snowboarder and inspiration to millions.

You may know her from her groundbreaking turn as the star of the FX series Pose. But the statuesque beauty and transgender superstar you see today is a far cry from where she started out – as a scared child in the Caribbean.