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10 Memorable Side by Side Episodes

Most Memorable Side by Side Episodes

Every week on Side by Side, Nido Qubein sits down with leaders from business, culture, education and philanthropy to learn more about their incredible journeys and aspirations for the future. Be sure to mark your calendar for the new season premiere on Tuesday, 10/3, at 7 PM, only on PBS NC & the PBS App

Embark on an inspiring and educational journey through ten curated episodes from the past seasons. These episodes showcase exceptional leaders, including renowned leadership coaches, a former UNC men's basketball coach, accomplished CEOs, authors, surgeons, and even an ESPN anchor! 

Watch these episodes and get a sneak peek at season 3 below. 

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Revisit Side by Side's Most Memorable Episodes

Roy Williams, Retired Men’s UNC Basketball Coach

Maintaining a winning college basketball program for long periods of time is a challenge few are able to achieve. And yet Coach Roy Williams did, at two different universities (Kansas and North Carolina) in very different parts of the country. Williams shares the secrets to his success.

Watch Now | Roy Williams, Retired Men’s UNC Basketball Coach

Maurice “Mo” Green, Exec. Dir., Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

As executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Maurice “Mo” Green oversees the distribution of the foundation’s funds all across the state of North Carolina. Learn how and why he prioritizes public education, the environment, socio-economic justice and democracy.

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Vivian Howard, Chef, Restauranteur, Author & TV Host

After starting a career in marketing, Vivian Howard soon discovered that path was not for her. She eventually moved to Kinston, NC, and started the first of her many restaurant ventures. There she found her true passion is combining good, locally sourced food in creative dishes for a culinary artistic experience. Hear what she’s learned along the way.

Watch Now | Vivian Howard, Chef, Restauranteur, Author & TV Host

Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks CEO

Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynthia "Cynt" Marshall discusses how her mother, teachers and professors helped place her on a path to success.

Watch Now | Cynt Marshall, Dallas Mavericks CEO

Richard Childress, NASCAR Team Owner

Richard Childress joins host Nido Qubein to discuss his development of the legendary NASCAR team and his venture into winemaking.

Watch Now | Richard Childress, NASCAR Team Owner

Connor McKemey, CEO Mac Mentality

Getting third-degree burns over ninety percent of your body is a lot to overcome, especially as a young person. However, having multiple surgeries and then playing collegiate lacrosse are an indicator of a strong will overcoming something tragic. Connor McKemey talks about his mindset and how he moved forward.

Watch Now | Connor McKemey, CEO Mac Mentality

Lenora Billings-Harris, Diversity Strategist & Author

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is on most organizations’ minds, but what does it mean? Diversity expert Lenora Billings-Harris shares the basic elements of DEI and how to implement them effectively to make all of us better at including different perspectives for a stronger result.

Watch Now | Lenora Billings-Harris, Diversity Strategist & Author

John Maxwell, Author & Leadership Expert

Dr. Nido Qubein sits down with renowned leadership expert and author John Maxwell to discuss John's career empowering & coaching leaders, his leadership philosophies and how everything rises and falls based on the quality of leadership.

Watch Now | John Maxwell, Author & Leadership Expert

Sage Steele, Host/Anchor of SportsCenter, ESPN

Making her way through a male-dominated business, Sage Steele understood she had to be better in all aspects of sports reporting. Through hard work and perseverance, she’s now a nationally known sports anchor. Learn how she got there.

Watch Now | Sage Steele, Host/Anchor of SportsCenter, ESPN

Dr. Tony Atala, Surgeon & Researcher

Dr. Tony Atala of Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine talks about his research into how new human cells, tissues and organs can be developed to cure human sickness.

Watch Now | Dr. Tony Atala, Surgeon & Researcher

Preview Season 3 of Side by Side

In the upcoming season of Side by Side with Nido Qubein, Qubein interviews tech pioneer Steve Wozniak, chef & restaurateur Jim Noble, philanthropist Molly Painter, Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Dr. Karrie Gixon, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, Gravitas CEO Lisa Sun, and many more leaders in business, arts and technology.

Season three premieres Tuesday, 10/3, 7 PM on PBS NC & the PBS App.

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