BUILD Series Creators & Guests

Paul Feig is an American director, actor, and producer. He created the critically acclaimed television series "Freaks and Geeks." Feig is known for directing films like "Bridesmaids," "The Heat," "Spy," and "Ghostbusters" (2016). Feig has also been a director on "The Office" and "Arrested Development."

Francia Raisa Almendarez is an American actress known for her roles in Bring It On: All or Nothing, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and Grown-ish.

Guinevere Jane Turner is an actor, screenwriter, and film director. She has written such films as "American Psycho" and "The Notorious Bettie Page," and starred in "Preaching to the Perverted."Turner's breakthrough film was the 1994 film "Go Fish," which she co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in.

Janina Zione Gavankar is an American actress and musician. She is also trained as a pianist, vocalist, and orchestral percussionist. She majored in Theatre Performance at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Pamela Fionna Adlon is an actress, voice actress, screenwriter, producer, and director.

Cedric Yarbrough is an American comedian, singer, voice artist and actor. He starred on the Comedy Central television series Reno 911!

Karen Han is a screenwriter, tintin enthusiast, and Slate staff writer.

Jay Shetty is a British-Indian author, former monk, and motivational speaker, widely recognized for his inspiring content on mindfulness, purpose, and well-being. Shetty gained prominence through his viral social media videos and his popular podcast On Purpose, where he interviews a diverse range of guests on topics related to life and self-improvement. His book Think Like a Monk became a bestseller, further cementing his influence as a thought leader.

Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He is best known for his role as Michael Scott on The Office (2005–2013), for which he earned a Golden Globe. Carell's film career includes notable roles in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Foxcatcher (2014), and The Big Short (2015). His versatility spans comedy and drama, earning him critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for Foxcatcher. Carell is also a successful producer and voice actor, with roles in animated films like Despicable Me.

Adrianne Palicki is an American actress best known for her roles as Tyra Collette on the NBC series Friday Night Lights (2006–2011) and as Barbara "Bobbi" Morse on the ABC series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Lucia McBath is a politician.

Docs. (HBO, ESPN, MTV). Apple #1 podcast WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? EP’d by The Rock. New on Netflix: dream/killer.

Jon Alpert is a journalist and documentary filmmaker of Jewish ethnicity, known for his use of a cinéma vérité approach in his films.

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong is an author.

Sarah Silverman is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her provocative and often controversial comedic style. She gained prominence with her work on "Saturday Night Live" and the late-night talk show "Politically Incorrect." Silverman's stand-up specials, such as "Jesus Is Magic," have been critically acclaimed, showcasing her sharp wit and fearless approach to comedy. In addition to her comedy career, she has appeared in films like "Wreck-It Ralph" and "I Smile Back," earning praise for her versatility as an actress. Silverman's influence extends to her activism, where she is known for her outspoken views on social and political issues.

Monét X Change is a drag queen, singer, and reality television personality.

Daniel Bucatinsky is an actor, writer, and producer, best known for his role as James Novak in the Shonda Rhimes drama series Scandal, for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Claire Fallon is a culture writer at HuffPost, where she focuses on literary fiction and trends, language, and pop culture. She is also co-host of HuffPost's Bachelor recap podcast Here To Make Friends.

Elliot Page is a Canadian actor and producer, best known for roles in the movie 'Juno' and the Netflix series 'Umbrella Academy.'Page was nominated for an Academy Award in 2008.