In this episode, we're diving into an inspiring and powerful story that proves how adversity can fuel success. Meet Antonio Griffoni, a talented musician who defied the odds to rise to fame in Europe. Antonio opens up about how his journey with Asperger's became his greatest strength, shaping not only his music but also his life.

Today’s guest is the champion of animal welfare, Dr. Robin Ganzert. She is the president and CEO of one of the best rated charities in America, American Humane.

Today’s guest has dedicated over 38 years of his life to the preservation of wildlife refuges across the country.

In part 2 of the Ingvar Estrada episode, Ingvar shares the story of how he became a crossover tenor.

On today’s show Miss D chats with one of the most multifaceted people to have ever been on the show, Ingvar Estrada.

My guest in today’s show razzles, dazzles, and makes everyone move their feet. He is both a singer and band leader and has performed for presidents, royalty, and celebrities alike.

In part two of the series Miss D and Billy David continue to discuss the best directors and films from the “golden age” of the film industry.

In part one of this 2 part series Miss D and Billy David discuss the best directors and films from the "golden age" of the 1930's to the mid 1960's.

Miss D and Rory MacKay discuss his life as an artist. Rory is an incredible painter most known for his portraits of dogs.

Miss D and Jules Strickland discuss her professional singing career. Jules has been singing since the age of nine and they discuss how she became a professional singer that young.

Miss D and Fernando Messulam discuss his successful opera career. Fernando grew up in Argentina where he trained with masters to become the tremendous tenor he is.

Miss D and Georgie Donnelly discuss her successful art career. Georgie grew up in South Africa before moving to New York and then Europe.

Miss D and April Russell discuss her thriving interior design career. April grew up in both the US and the UK and she continues to split her time between the two countries.

Miss D and Carlos Gracida Jr. discuss the Gracida family’s inspiring story of success.

Miss D and Mike discuss Mike’s inspiring story of success. He was a cocaine and crack addict who decided to invent a new pillow, which he eventually patented, called MyPillow.

Miss D and Susan discuss the story of Luke the dog, who was found sick on the side of the street, and now lives at the jewelry store that Susan’s son owns.

Miss D and Sophie discuss how the two of them met at camp in Vermont many years ago, reconnected on Facebook, and became friends once more.

Miss D and Antony discuss his upcoming trips to 2017 that include Cuba (and how it has changed since he first started going 14 years ago), India, England, Tokyo, Armenia, and more.

Miss D and Francois discuss how he fell in love with Latin American and African music. They cover his collection of 50,000 CDs, listen to a number of African songs, and analyze how social and political circumstances influenced the music throughout the continent.

Miss D and Lars discuss his start in Sweden studying under Carl Malmsten before going to America. There he fled from the draft, went to London, and worked under Gaby Schreiber, working to design the Cunard Line’s new cruise ship suites.