From the woman who made Barbara Streisand a star to a coach who prepares convicted CEOs for jail time, DuJour has investigated some of the most interesting businesspeople and entrepreneurs ever. Here, we’ve rounded up the fascinating stories of individuals whose careers—and lives—are unlike any other. One Of The Most Adventurous ... More

Ever wondered what meals top chefs love to dig into after a long day in the kitchen? Now you have the chance to find out. DuJour sat down with world-class chefs, like René Redzepi and Marc Murphy, who dished on everything from their beloved recipes to ingredients they could never ... More

Alessandra Altieri solidified her passion for baking desserts at a young age, and now as the director of Thomas Keller’s famed Bouchon Bakery, she’s living out her dream and that of many aspiring pastry chefs. When she’s not coming up with recipes for delicious Parisian-style fare and ... More

Kerry Washington plays a high-level “fixer” on ABC’s Scandal, but despite the show’s serious infusion of drama, the job is very real—and very necessary. Status Labs Digital Crisis Expert Darius Fisher is in the profession of delivering second chances to public figures, politicians and executives. Headquartered in Austin ... More

In her last book, Thrive, Arianna Huffington explored the definition of success, making the case that the term means more than just financial gain or professional accomplishments. Now, she continues her quest for well roundedness with a deep dive into one of Thrive’s most important elements. In The Sleep Revolution, Huffington ... More

“The building is really special. As soon as I saw the space, I knew I wanted to be there,” said Chef Tom Colicchio, decked out in a sturdy apron and munching on raw baby carrots. He was talking about his soon-to-open restaurant at the historical Beekman hotel, Fowler ... More

Every day presents a new set of challenges for the New York-based concierge company Insider, according to its CEO Lindsi Shine. The company, which was founded 10 years ago, assists its high net-worth clients in everything from securing a coveted restaurant reservation to planning a citywide scavenger hunt ... More

Heather Podesta boasts a slate of blue-chip clients to whom anyone would be happy to bill a steak-house lunch. The fortysomething lobbyist works with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Prudential Financial, Marriott International and the MacAndrews & Forbes Group—members of industries that since time immemorial have sought ... More