*Free livestream*

–and special guests–

Wednesday, July 31
11am et

Colman
Domingo

Episode 1:
The Parlor

Thursday, August 1
4:30pm et

Tabitha
Brown

Episode 2:
Kitchen + Dining Room

Tuesday, August 13
4pm et

Kalen
Allen

Episode 3:
Primary Suite

tuesday, August 20
3pm et

Jeremy
Pope

Episode 4:
Living Room & Study

Monday, August 26
1pm et

Danielle
Brooks

Episode 5:
Ella's Room + Dance Studio

Wednesday, sept 4
4pm et

Damani
Baker

bonus:
Season 1 Recap part 1

friday, sept 6
3pm et

Lena
Waithe

Episode 6:
*Finale* Elizabeth's Room

tba

Drew
Scott

bonus:
season 1 recap part 2

“Breaking New Ground” is now streaming on MAX–join me weekly for an in depth conversation with one of my heroes as we recap episode by episode the transformation, design, and all of your burning questions.

Register below for the link to the Livestream of the Conversation!

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“Breaking New Ground” is streaming on MAX now!

In June of 2020, you saw a Black gay man purchase a white house in cash and it gave you hope...

I walked to the bank on Juneteenth of 2020 to pay for the home in the midst of the George Floyd protest as we cried out that Black Lives Matter.

It took us 4 years of renovation—but with the help of the Oprah Winfrey Network, HGTV, and Scott Brothers Entertainment we crossed the finish line—and now it’s time to celebrate together with a 6 episode series and the most soulful conversations you’ve ever experienced in the home reno space.

Meet your host + homeowner, robert

Robert Hartwell is the Host and Executive Producer of Breaking New Ground, a television show presented by OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, HGTV, and Scott Brothers Entertainment premiering on HBO MAX in 2024.

He is a Storytelling Expert, Professional Speaker, Award-Winning Broadway Performer, Director, and CEO of Strength On Stages in NYC.

From screen to stage, Robert is joy personified and makes hearts sing. He’s performed in 5 Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals and starred in Pharrell and Jay-Z’s hit music video, “Entrepreneur.” Robert’s work has been featured in countless media outlets, including Good Morning America, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, People, and more. 

Robert’s story of purchasing a 200-year-old colonial mansion (which was built back when slavery was still legal Federally in the US), went viral, reaching millions of people who were touched by his message of reinvention, liberation, and hope. As a Black gay man, he vowed to fill this home with love, honor his ancestors, tell their stories, and say their names.

When Robert isn’t telling stories and helping others do the same, he’s obsessing over NPR, his La Marzocco latte art, and dusting his 13 chandeliers.  He divides his time between New York City, Los Angeles, and his new home in Massachusetts.