It takes guts to follow your dreams, especially when that dream involves telling jokes on a satirical news show every night for all the world to watch, enjoy and even criticize. Luckily The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee and Jessica Williams don’t write jokes and perform for the audience; they do it for themselves. See what else you can learn from these comedy all-stars about taking risks, working in a man’s world, and having (or not having) a master plan.
 

You may know actress Elizabeth Banks from her featured roles in The Hunger Games and Pitch Perfect, but her growing roster of producing credits is equally impressive. With the release of Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015, Banks will also make her directing debut. Glamour’s Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive talks with the mother of two about how she balances her red-hot career and raising a family.
 

At 36, Alex Wagner has accomplished what many women dream of doing: she has successfully transitioned her career through multiple industries (not to mention worked for George Clooney). Glamour Editor in Chief Cindi Leive visits her at her MSNBC studio to hear her secrets to career success.
 

As showrunner for HBO Girls, Jenni Konner acts in much the same way as a CEO would for a major company. Managing both the creative and business aspects of the hit series, Konner’s number one priority is to hire smart, capable people. Glamour’s Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive gets the scoop on Konner's journey from “in-demand temp” to an entertainment all-star in this episode of "Step Into My Office." 
 

You might be surprised to learn that Tory Burch, the eponymous designer and entrepreneur behind a billion-dollar fashion empire, didn’t care about fashion as a kid. In fact, it wasn’t until after having three kids that she dreamed up her company. The CEO, award-winning designer and philanthropist sits down with Glamour’s Cindi Leive to talk about her journey and why more women should be unapologetically ambitious.
 

Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody always dreamed of being a writer, but getting a call from Hollywood to write a screenplay for the first time took her by surprise. That call resulted in the film Juno, and Diablo has had a brilliant career (with its share of ups and downs) ever since. Now a director, writer, producer and mother, Diablo sits down with Glamour’s Cindi Leive to talk about building a “fempire” and taking an unconventional career path.
 

Should you check work email in bed? Or wear PJs when you work from home? Lauren Bush Lauren, the founder of non-profit FEED, shares her career Dos & Don'ts with Glamour’s Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive.
 

Goldman Sachs Foundation President Dina Powell sits down with Glamour's Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive to talk about leadership, community involvement, and the power of women entrepreneurs; as the head of Goldman Sachs Foundation, Dina oversees philanthropic initiatives like 10,000 Women, which empowers women entrepreneurs around the world by providing business education and access to networks and capital. Listen in for her best advice on achieving both personal and professional goals.