Have you ever imagined how a hot dog vendor at Shea Stadium could become a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist? On this episode of Navigating No, I sit down with Russ Banham, a master storyteller whose journey exemplifies resilience, reinvention, and the art of seizing opportunities against all odds.
Russ’s incredible path took him from throwing hot dogs to acting alongside Bill Murray in Meatballs, and ultimately to becoming an award-winning journalist and the author of 34 books. His works include corporate histories for global icons like Ford, Boeing, Coors, and Harvard Business School.
Throughout his career, Russ has embraced