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QUESTION EVERYTHING

There are celebrity interviews, and there are life-changing conversations. On Question Everything, you get both. Journalist Danielle Robay has a rare gift: she makes people feel safe + seen enough to tell the truth. Every week, she draws out the stories the world’s most fascinating people rarely get to tell– the heartbreaks, the risks, the controversies, the beliefs they had to unlearn to become who they are and every now and then, their thoughts on the Bravoverse. You’ll come for their story. You’ll leave rethinking your own.

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Danielle is also the creator of the bestselling QUESTION EVERYTHING card game series, which has sparked connection in thousands of living rooms around the world, and the co-executive producer and host of Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club, alongside Reese Witherspoon. Dubbed “The Queen of Questions,” she brings both heart and rigor to every conversation — a background in political science, a Gloria Steinem Fellowship, and a mentorship under Larry King, whose legacy of curiosity and connection she’s carried forward across more than 8,000 hours of interviews with icons from Taylor Swift to Malala Yousafzai.

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Latest Episodes:

Cancelled: The Dark Side of Wellness Culture with Lee Tilghman (Lee From America) and Leigh Stein Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

What really happens when the internet turns on you + you're CANCELED? Danielle sits down with Lee Tilghman (aka @LeeFromAmerica), once one of Instagram's first and biggest wellness influencers and now the author of the new memoir If You Don't Like This, I'll Die. Joining her is bestselling author and internet expert Leigh Stein, whose satire Self Care eerily mirrored Lee's real-life unraveling before they had ever met. Together, they unpack the rise, fall, and reinvention of Lee—and what their stories reveal about cancellation, consumerism, feminism, and the cost of turning your life into a brand. Lee and Leigh share:

The rise and fall of @LeeFromAmerica + the truth behind her "cancellation"
Why women often cancel women (and what that says about power, belonging, and feminism)
How influencer culture shifted from smoothies and self-care to social justice and "performative activism"
The hidden costs of turning your personal life into a brand
The cycle of consumerism, outrage, and burnout that traps us online
The role of mob mentality and snark communities in shaping influencer culture
Why wellness can be both a lifeline and a lie + how to find balance offline
The loneliness of influencer fame, and why it can feel so isolating at the top
Why Gen Z still dreams of influencing despite burnout and backlash
What it really takes to walk away, reinvent yourself, and reclaim your identity

Follow Lee Tilghman on Instagram @leefromamerica

Grab a copy of If You Don't Like This, I'll Die
Book Rec: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Follow Leigh Stein @leighstein

Grab a copy of Self Care
Book Rec: The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick

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Fighting Imposter Syndrome: Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin Oct 02, 2025

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Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of Question Everything, she reveals:

The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in
The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome
Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism?
How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt
Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome?
Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show
The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage
How it impacts our personal lives and relationships
Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest
Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all

Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin here

Check out her latest book here

Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

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Hollywood's Best Kept Secret Behind the Most Natural Faces: Holistic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Few Sep 25, 2025

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What if the secret to great plastic surgery… is knowing when not to do it? In this episode, Danielle chats with world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few, whose philosophy LESS IS MORE has quietly shaped some of the most famous (and untraceably beautiful) faces in Hollywood. With over 30 years of experience, groundbreaking surgical innovations, and a skincare line backed by clinical trials, Dr. Few isn't just changing faces, he's changing the conversation. From his pioneering "85% Rule" to his thoughts on "GLP-1 face," Botox addiction, and the illusion of perfection, Dr. Few shares the questions he asks before ever picking up a scalpel and why the most powerful tool in his office might be the word NO. This episode goes way beyond aesthetics; into identity, restraint, aging, and what it really means to enhance your natural beauty.

Dr. Few shares:

Why the best plastic surgery is invisible
The difference between looking "done" and looking refreshed
What not to do if you want to age gracefully
Why filler might be aging you faster and what to do instead
His unexpected take on facelifts (and how they've changed) and when is the best time to get one.
Why he turns away patients weekly + how they often come back to thank him
The truth about "distortion vortex" and the addictive cycle of overdoing it
The most underrated skincare step and the one product he swears by
The procedure he invented that changed eye surgery forever
What GLP-1s are doing to your skin and the skincare he created to help
And why he believes imperfection is the point

Follow Dr. Few on Instagram @Dr.Few

Book recommendation: Essentialism by Greg McKeown.

Explore his skincare line + learn more about his work: www.fewinstitute.com

Andrea is a Career Transition Coach dedicated to helping high-achieving women cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships with their careers. Check out her free guide Reclaim Your Next Chapter + get in touch with her on her Website!

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How To Stay Hopeful in a World on Fire: Mandana Dayani Aug 21, 2025

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When the world feels like it's burning, some people retreat. Mandana Dayani builds. In this episode, Danielle sits down with the powerhouse behind I Am A Voter and Archewell, attorney, entrepreneur, and activist Mandana Dayani—a woman whose story spans war zones, boardrooms, and the front lines of cultural change. From escaping post-revolution Iran to advising the White House, launching viral civic movements, and leading Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media and philanthropic company Archwell, Mandana shares the moments that shaped her and the values that keep her grounded, outspoken, and unshakably hopeful. Mandana shares:

The childhood escape from Iran that shaped everything
The guilt that became her fuel
Why she left a "perfect" persona behind to tell the truth
What it really took to launch I Am A Voter + why she'll never stop
The heartbreak of October 7th and what it revealed about her community
How she built Our Campus United and The OCU Chronicle in response to rising antisemitism
Why integrity is her personal compass and the question she asks herself every night
Her experience working with Meghan & Harry—and what storytelling means at scale
The power of reinvention, especially when you're already at the top
And why she believes optimism isn't naive—it's necessary

Follow Mandana on Instagram @mandanadayaniBook Recommendation: The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck.

Learn more about her work at www.mandanadayani.com

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The Raw Truth About Marriage, Motherhood + Wanting More: Valeria Lipovetsky Aug 07, 2025

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What happens after you build the life you always wanted? In Part 2 of this intimate conversation, Valeria Lipovetsky returns to open up about the messy, beautiful middle—marriage, motherhood, sex, ambition, and what it really takes to grow with your partner over time.

She shares the honest truth behind her 12-year relationship, how becoming a mother in her early 20s shaped (and tested) her identity, and the quiet decisions that helped her rediscover herself—without blowing up her life.

Valeria reveals:

Why her marriage nearly broke under the weight of early parenting
The new season she's entering with her husband—and what changed
Her personal "renaissance" and what it means to prioritize connection again
Why she believes motherhood is the ultimate mirror
The surprising (and hilarious) truth about sex after kids
What she's learned about boundaries, ambition, and giving yourself the big piece of chicken
How she protects her peace while living a public life
Plus, Danielle opens up about freezing her eggs, feeling like time is running out, and how a list of 1,000 questions (and a stranger's offhand comment) changed her life.

This is part two of a two-part series. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen!

Follow Valeria on Instagram @valerialipovetsky

Book rec: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Grab the QUESTION EVERYTHING card game (updated edition)

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The Pressure to Be Everything: How Valeria Lipovetsky Created a Life That's Fully Her Jul 31, 2025

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What does it take to build a life and career that's fully, unapologetically yours? In this episode (part 1 of 2), Danielle sits down with entrepreneur and creator Valeria Lipovetsky for a conversation that's less of an interview, and more of a mirror. They toss out the question cards, ditch the formal intros, and dive straight into the good stuff: ambition, motherhood, marriage, sex, social media, fertility, and the surprising superpower of asking better questions. Valeria shares:

Why she never went to therapy—and what finally changed her mind
The single moment that cracked open her authenticity
Her unexpected (and poetic) obsession with secondhand shoes
The timeline pressures no one tells women about—and what helped her reclaim her own
The hardest season in her marriage—and how they're finding their renaissance now
Why her son taught her more about self-confidence than any book ever could
Her honest take on growing a massive following while still feeling like she's figuring it out
The rules she broke to build a multi-million dollar business—and the one phrase that still haunts her from childhood

This is part one of a two-part conversation—come back next week for even more.

Follow Valeria on Instagram @valerialipovetsky

Book rec: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Grab the QUESTION EVERYTHING card game (updated edition)

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What Mount Everest Taught Her About Failure, Fear, and Finding Her Voice: Alison Levine Jul 24, 2025

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What does it take to lead the first American women's Everest expedition, survive a near-fatal heart condition, and keep climbing into your 50s? For mountaineer, author, and speaker Alison Levine it all comes down to one thing: putting one foot in front of the other, even when you're terrified.

Alison joins Danielle to talk about the summit attempt that made her the butt of a late-night punchline—and the second attempt that helped her rewrite what success really means. In this episode, she shares how a childhood marked by isolation, medical setbacks, and grit shaped her into one of the most inspiring leaders on and off the mountain. Alison shares:

How being born with a hole in her heart shaped her risk tolerance
The story behind the first American Women's Everest Expedition—and why they had to turn around 270 feet from the top
What it felt like to fail so publicly—and what she learned when she finally reached the summit 8 years later
The mantra that replaced "go big or go home"
Why fear can be your best asset
Her surprising leadership advice (hint: ego isn't the enemy)
The unspoken voice every woman battles—and how to train it to speak differently
Why the strongest teams honor each other's limits
What she learned dragging a 150-pound sled across Antarctica
Why she just left her successful speaking career to write a one-woman show—and what's at stake
How being "the smallest one on the team" became her greatest asset
The quote from Pitbull that reframed how she views failure

Book rec: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Follow Alison on Instagram here.

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Scooter Braun: "I Let It Burn" Jul 17, 2025

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Scooter Braun (entrepreneur, investor, former music manager) spent 23 years at the top of the music industry, guiding the careers of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, J Balvin, and more. Then, he walked away. For the first time, he shares the real reason why—and the dream that pushed him to make the final decision.

In this intimate conversation, Scooter reveals what success couldn't fix, why he finally stopped running, and the reckoning that followed. In this episode Scooter shares:

Why he walked away after 23 years at the top of the music industry
The vivid dream that told him to stay silent—and why he listened
The real story behind Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and Kanye West
Are Taylor Swift's "Vigilante Shit" lyrics really about him?
The mask he wore as "Scooter" and his journey back to Scott
Why he's long felt misunderstood
The insecurity that fueled his rise and what finally quieted it
What he thinks people get wrong about power, fame, and winning
The darkest moment of his life and the healing that followed
How his divorce broke him + transformed him
What it really takes to spot talent (and why it feels like falling in love)
Why he believes karma isn't punishment—it's a teacher
The one thing he wishes he'd done differently in his music career
The one artist he says is wildly underrated
What he really thinks about the TikTok-iszation of music and the future of the industry
His vision for his future + the legacy he hopes to leave for his kids

Follow Scooter Braun here.

Book Recommendation: Many Lives, Many Masters

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She Designed for Billionaires But Her Best Tips Are Free: with Celebrity Designer Nour El Nasrani Jul 10, 2025

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What does it take to design for billionaire homeowners, celebrities like David Goggins, and NFL owners—while staying grounded in soul and intention? For interior designer Nour El Nasrani, it's about more than pretty spaces. It's about feeling. The Lebanese-born, Vegas-based founder of By Nour Design joins Danielle to share how she built a luxury design business from scratch, the spiritual side of design, and what our homes secretly say about us.

Nour shares:

How she landed her first client.
The unlikely moment that changed her career—and made her fire her own boss
What it was really like designing for Navy SEAL David Goggins
The unexpected trait she uses to win over high-powered clients (hint: it's not her design degree)
Why she never starts with a Pinterest or style board—and the questions she asks instead
He 5 rules for making any room look expensive (without spending a fortune)
The #1 mistake people make when designing a room (you're probably doing it)
How to create a home that actually helps you de-stress
Why mood matters more than trend
Thee rule she breaks in every room she designs
How she transformed Danielle's apartment + what the inspiration was behind it!
Plus, a hilarious round of "Smash or Pass: Beige Edition," and the quote that guides her work: "If a place has a soul, it remains alive forever."

If you've ever wanted a home that feels more like you, this episode is your blueprint.

Follow Nour on Instagram here.

Book rec: Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

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Get Everything You Want: How the Military Trained Skye P. Marshall for Success Jun 19, 2025

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Skye P. Marshall is an Air Force veteran, Hollywood actress, caregiver, and relentless dreamer. With no agent, no connections, and no backup plan, Skye left the military and a corporate cubicle behind to pursue acting + built a thriving career from scratch. This episode is about the radical belief that you don't need permission to begin– just vision, discipline, and the courage to build it brick by brick. Skye shares:

Why fear is a biological superpower + how to channel it
How the Air Force trained her for acting more than any drama school
What she learned doing 7 years of background work
How she booked Matlock with no agent
The reason she refuses to set a timeline for success
The "red towel red carpets" that sparked her childhood dreams
How she bought her mom a house while caregiving through dementia
Why imagination is the key to reinvention
The mindset shift that changed everything: from "acting" to being
Why every job—even catering—can be a strategic career move
And the mantra that carries her through it all: "Survive until you thrive."

Follow Skye P. Marshall here.

Book rec: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.

Check out her film Daft State on Youtube, Amazon Prime, Apple TV!

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