This week, Yris is joined by NBA veteran and fiancé, Troy Daniels. Troy shares how he turned his lifelong dream of playing professional basketball into a reality. Despite experiencing some initial setbacks, like being undrafted out of VCU, he was able to continue moving forward and make it to the NBA thanks to his hard work and the unwavering support of his mother Cheryl. Plus, after playing basketball professionally for almost a decade and reaching incredible milestones — like winning an NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers — Troy shares some valuable advice for anyone hoping to play the game as long as he did.

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This week, Yris is joined by celebrated actress, producer and friend Eva Longoria. Eva shares what her upbringing was like, how she ended up in Hollywood and she tells us why she almost declined the role of Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives. Plus, Eva tells us why she’s so passionate about helping other women and why she chooses to be outspoken about the issues facing the Latino community.

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On the first episode of Against All Odds, host Yris Palmer, entrepreneur and investor, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to forge your own path when the odds are not in your favor. Desiree Ansari, her manager, buisness partner and longtime friend, joins the show to discuss how Yris' entrepreneurial spirit from a very young age helped pave the way to where she is today.

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