Leslie Odom Jr. burst onto the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sang for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. But before Hamilton, Odom put in years of hard work as a singer and actor, from debuting on Broadway in Rent at 17-years-old to attending Carnegie Mellon University's prestigious School of Drama to landing the role of a lifetime. Odom joins us to share what he has learned in life so far, tapping into universal themes of starting something new, following your passions, discovering your own potential, and surrounding yourself with the right people.

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