Defining Moments with OZY — Season 1

Actress Dominique Jackson takes a groundbreaking turn as the star of the FX series, "Pose," but the statuesque beauty and transgender superstar is a far cry from where she started out -- as a scared child in the Caribbean.

After losing both her legs to bacterial meningitis, Amy Purdy refused to let her circumstances stop her from becoming a professional snowboarder and inspiration to millions.

Before she was one of the "baddest" managers in the game, shepherding the careers of the Wu-Tang Clan and A Tribe Called Quest, Sophia Chang was just the kid of immigrant parents who had a lot of pent-up rage, and a love of music.

Born and raised in a religious household, NBA basketball player Jason Collins keeps his sexuality a secret from his friends, family and teammates; acceptance of his identity is a milestone in the NBA and LGBTQ+ community.

Jameela Jamil plays a celebrity-obsessed socialite on TV, but through her battles with body dysmorphia, sexism, and critics she transformed from an insecure teen to a global champion of women's rights, mental health awareness, and body positivity.

He's the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA team owner, and television star. Mark Cuban's humble beginnings and life lessons fueled a hustle and self-awareness that motivates him to fight for what's right and approach business as the ultimate sport.

Since he was a kid, John Stephens has used his raw talent, ambitious work ethic, and passion for politics as source material to write his own story. EGOT recipient and beloved father and husband are only a few titles that have turned him into John Legend.