A young Martha Stewart begins on Wall Street, but her passion for food leads her and her husband Andy to establish a catering and media empire. Her cookbook Entertaining, with splendid photos, marks her global introduction.

Martha Stewart releases another hit, but faces personal conflicts as her marriage crumbles. Undeterred, she partners with Kmart, launches Martha Stewart Living, solidifying the rise of her empire.

Martha Stewart's peak success in 1999 is followed by a swift downfall. Two years later, she's found guilty of lying to authorities, serving five months in prison and five months under house arrest.