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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:

She Decided Who Mattered: The Legacy of Barbara Walters Jun 12, 2025

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Jackie Jesko is a war correspondent turned filmmaker joins Danielle to unpack her new Hulu documentary on the life and legacy of Barbara Walters. But this isn't just a conversation about one iconic journalist, it's about the entire media ecosystem she helped create.

Danielle has always wanted to be the millennial Barbara Walters, the kind of interviewer who could sit with heads of state, celebrities, and everyday people alike so it was incredibly fun to hear Jackie and Danielle explore:

Why Barbara Walters was the original media gatekeeper
How she reinvented herself after public "failure"
Her strategy for booking presidents, dictators, and celebrities
The underappreciated role of female ambition in shaping broadcast journalism
How gossip, grit, and research became Barbara's secret weapons
Why Diane Sawyer sparked Barbara's deepest insecurities
The unseen emotional cost of being "the first"
Why The View changed daytime TV forever
The power of interviews as cultural time capsules
And how Jackie unearthed never-before-seen footage that reintroduces Barbara in her own words

If you care about storytelling, media, power, or pop culture…this episode isn't just about Barbara Walters. It's about the evolution of journalism, the complexity of legacy, and what it means to lead with questions.

Watch Jackie's film Tell Me Everything on Hulu.Book reccomendation: Audition by Barbara WaltersFollow Jackie Jesko on Instagram.

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Reverse Aging, Acne & Gray Hair—No Botox Needed! Nutritionist Maria Marlowe's Food Secrets Jun 05, 2025

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Maria Marlowe—The Acne Nutritionist, author, and creator of GLOW Biome—joins Question Everything to unpack the gut-skin connection, the skincare lies we've been sold, and how she reversed five years of breakouts with food (and even her gray hair). In a beauty culture obsessed with products, Botox, and quick fixes, Maria's work is a radical return to root cause healing. In this episode, she shares:

Why she believes acne is a blessing in disguise
How she healed five years of breakouts in three months without meds
The real reason your gut health might be causing anxiety, melasma, and eczema
Why she's skipping Botox and what she does instead (hint: face taping)
What Sephora teens are getting dangerously wrong about skincare
The common myths about oily, dry, and "combination" skin debunked
Her thoughts on popular trends like snail mucin, collagen powders, and ice rolling
What your poop, blood sugar, and cravings say about your skin
How to spot supplement BS + what ingredients actually work
Why "girl dinner" might be wrecking your gut
The one food she says clears skin fast and how to eat for hormonal balance
What to do during a breakout (including her 3-day Clear Skin Plan)
The link between toxins, inflammation, and premature aging
Why she believes skincare should be gentle and aging is not a flaw to fix

This is a conversation about trusting your body, unlearning beauty industry noise, and healing from the inside out.

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Tools For Deeper Connection: How To Have Better Conversations with Celeste Headlee— TED's Most-Watched Expert on Communication May 29, 2025

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Celeste Headlee: journalist, bestselling author, NPR host, and one of TED's most-watched speakers (31 million views+) has spent decades studying the art (and science) of conversation. But she didn't always get it right. In fact, she says she used to be "the worst." In this episode, Celeste shares how she rewired her communication style, what most people get wrong about connection, and the powerful tools anyone can use to become a better conversationalist. Celeste shares:

How to start a conversation when you don't know what to say
Why the common advice about conversation (like "maintain eye contact") doesn't actually work
The real difference between debate and discussion + why we're confusing the two
The surprising neuroscience behind great conversation (and why voice matters more than words)
The truth about curiosity + how to practice it (even if it doesn't come naturally)
How neural coupling creates the feeling of being seen and understood
What small talk really does for your brain + why it's not so "small" after all
The simple trick she uses to diffuse conflict and build connection in just 3 questions
How to stop trying to "win" arguments and start learning from disagreement
Why younger generations are craving connection more than ever (and what's getting in the way)
The power of follow-up questions + how they make people feel heard
What we're getting wrong about inclusion and how tiny micro-interactions create belonging
Why performative listening is worse than not listening at all
How to say "I don't know" in a way that builds trust and authority
Why smart people often struggle in conversation and what to do about it

Book Rec: Bleak House by Charles Dickens

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Trying is Winning: with Sara Haines May 22, 2025

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Most people will be haunted by the words "what if?"—but not Sara Haines. She's the witty and whip smart co-host on The View, former anchor on Good Morning America and Today, Emmy-nominated journalist. In this episode, Sara opens up about the moments the world didn't see; the less polished parts of her journey—the rejections, pivots, and quiet persistence that led her to one of the most iconic tables in television. Sara shares:

The real story behind getting on-air at the Today Show (hint: it involves stalking someone on the subway)
What happened when she finally got her name in the title... and then the show got canceled
The identity whiplash of going from "fun girl" to "mom content only"
The unexpected moment that nearly made her walk away from TV
The emotional toll of being praised, passed over, and pigeonholed
Her dream to be on Saturday Night Live and the moment she was actually parodied on it
The surprising advice her husband gave that set her free: "Let go of the dream you never actually had"
Why "being the person who tries" is her life's north star.
Featuring cameos from: Kristen Cavallari, Hoda & Kathie Lee, Kiki Palmer, Chris Brown, and a surprisingly pivotal moment with a Facebook intern.
What it really means to try: when no one's watching, when the outcome is uncertain, and when the voice in your head says "you're not good enough."

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Book Rec: She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb

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Your Ego Isn't the Enemy. It's the Map: with Laura Day (psychic + healer) May 15, 2025

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What if the answers to your biggest questions about your career, relationships, even your health are already inside you? You just haven't learned how to access them… yet. In this episode, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned intuitive Laura Day (beloved by Demi Moore, Brad Pitt, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Esalen attendees) reveals how to tap into your intuition and start creating the life you actually want. We unpack The Prism, her powerful system for breaking patterns, rewiring your reactions, and making clearer decisions, fast. Whether you're stuck in a loop, lacking confidence, or craving a breakthrough, Laura shows how small shifts can spark massive transformation. She shares:

What intuition really is (and what it's not)
How to actually tap into your intuition (and why most people get it wrong)
How to know what you actually want and how to go after it
The real reason you keep repeating the same patterns
What Laura says successful people (Oprah-level successful) all have in common
Why trauma can sometimes be a doorway, not a dead end
Why understanding is overrated + action is everything
How to use your "Prism" to manifest the life you actually want
How to tell if your "ego" is keeping you stuck—and how to fix it
Laura's wild experience with military-grade scientific testing on her intuition
The difference between believing you're magical... and being the magic

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Go First: Gabby Reece on Courage, Self-Trust, and Living Without Regret May 08, 2025

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Gabby Reece– former pro volleyball player, Nike's first female signature athlete, co-founder of Laird Superfood, host of The Gabby Reece Show joins Danielle to talk about the real work of building a meaningful life. From the emotional tightrope of motherhood and ambition to the realities of aging, marriage, leadership, and letting go of people-pleasing, Gabby shares the lessons she's learned at every stage. What you'll hear in this episode:

How to build a life that won't leave you full of regret
What it means to "go first"—and how that philosophy shaped her life and career
Her thoughts on Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and mental health in sports
Her honest take on feminism, sport, and the sexualization of women's bodies
The quiet lie women are told about ambition—and how to design a life that actually fits
What her volleyball career taught her about winning, feelings and how to take up space
Why women in their 50s are calling it the "F.U. Fifties"—and what that really means
What she teaches her daughters about ambition, self-trust, and body image.
A behind-the-scenes look at her Nike shoe deal (the first of its kind for a woman)
Wellness hacks she swears by (including the real reason she started drinking coffee at 45)
The feminist contradiction she's still wrestling with
How marriage to Laird Hamilton has challenged and inspired her
The quiet power of consistency, mentorship, and saying no without apology

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The Hidden Forces Shaping What We Buy, Wear, and Talk About: with Culture Strategist Linda Ong (Cultique) May 01, 2025

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What is culture—and who gets to shape it? Danielle sits down with cultural strategist and Cultique cofounder Linda Ong for a conversation that will change the way you see the world around you. From brand identity to the rise of private clubs, from "trad wives" to TikTok aesthetics, and the future of luxury. Whether you're a brand builder, pop culture lover, or just want to understand the world a little better—this episode will give you the tools to read between the lines of what's NEXT. In this episode, we explore:

How to identify emergent cultural signals before they hit the mainstream
What culture really means in 2024—and why it's changing faster than ever
Are we living through the decline of American society? Linda weighs in
The "Cultural Curve" and how to know if something is emerging, dominant, or done
Why AI can't replicate culture—and what makes human creativity irreplaceable
Why Gen Z is full of contradictions—and what that tells us about the future
How Linda turned her personal pain into cultural intuition (and career superpower)
The future of luxury and why it's shifting from exclusivity to experience Why your personal and professional lives are not separate—and never were
The difference between analyzing culture and predicting trends—and why the former matters more
Why understanding your brand's cultural DNA is more important than ever
The real reason "collabs" went from cool to cliché—and what's replacing themThe science of why horror movies are trending (hint: it's emotional regulation)

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Karrueche Tran's Proof That Grace Is A Power Move: Fame, Healing & Building Her Empire (and really good skin) Apr 24, 2025

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Karrueche Tran became a household name almost overnight—but for reasons that never told the full story. In this episode, she opens up about what it took to go from tabloid target to Emmy-winning actress and beauty founder, and the quiet resilience that helped her build a career and identity on her own terms. In this conversation, Karrueche shares:

Why she almost quit acting—and the moment that changed everything
How she handles rejection, auditions, and comparison even after winning an Emmy
The power of staying graceful in a world that rewards drama
Why she passed on reality TV—and how it protected her long-term career
How she built Ruechi Beauty from personal pain points and self-care rituals
The difference between money grabs and meaningful partnerships
Her surprising take on dating, relationships, and love after heartbreak
How therapy helped her identify old patterns—and choose better ones
The pressure of the biological clock—and how she's defining womanhood on her own terms
Her beauty secrets, morning rituals, and the best skincare advice she's learned on set

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Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere—How Do We Stay Safe? with EWG President Ken Cook Apr 03, 2025

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Ken Cook is the President and co-founder of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and has spent his life fighting for safer food, cleaner water, and tougher regulations to protect us—and our kids—from toxic chemicals. He's reshaped U.S. food and farm policy and pushed back against the industries putting profits over people.

In this episode, he shares:

What the EWG really does—and how their site can help you make safer, smarter choices for yourself and your family.
Why EWG chose to make science "buzzy"—and how it changed everything.
The wild difference between U.S. and European product regulations (and why so many harmful ingredients are still legal here).The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15: the simplest way to know what produce to buy organic.
How to find out what's actually in your tap water—and what to do about it.What you need to know about PFAS (aka "forever chemicals").
Why "legal" doesn't always mean "safe"—especially when it comes to beauty, cleaning, furniture, and home goods.
How toxic chemicals are impacting kids—and why you should care.His go-to tips to make safer swaps without feeling overwhelmed.
Why cracking a window might be one of the healthiest things you do today.
How EWG is fighting to make organic food and safer products more accessible and affordable for everyone.The real reason companies are finally making cleaner, healthier options—and what role you play.

Book Rec: The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes

Check out the EWG here and their consumer guides (safer beauty, tap water, sunscreen etc) here.

Check out Ken's Podcast "Ken Cook is Having Another Episode" here!

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How 21Seeds Became the It-Girl Tequila—And Changed An Entire Industry: The 21Seeds Story (Kat Hantas + Sarika Singh) Mar 27, 2025

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Danielle sits down with the powerhouse women behind 21 Seeds Tequila—Kat Hantas, Sarika Singh, and Nicole Emanuel—to reveal how they built a $160+ million brand from their kitchen. This is also happens to be Danielle's FAVORITE (infused) tequila!

The journey from infusing tequila at home to becoming the No. 1 flavored tequila in the U.S.
Why traditional tequila marketing missed the mark for women—and how they flipped the script
The moment they knew 21 Seeds was bigger than just a fun side hustle
Behind-the-scenes of their first disastrous production run and how they turned failure into momentum
How they caught the attention of Oprah, and the entire spirits industry.
What it was like to have celebrities like Jessica Alba and Katie Couric organically fall in love with their brand
How being outsiders in the spirits industry gave them an advantage over legacy brands
The strategy that helped them land on the shelves of Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's, and major liquor stores nationwide
The lessons they learned from selling their brand to Diageo, the parent company of Casamigos and Don Julio
Why moms make the best entrepreneurs and how motherhood prepared them for building a business
The future of 21 Seeds and their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to break into competitive industries

If you love entrepreneurship, tequila, brand-building, and female founders shaking up male-populated spaces, this episode is a must-listen. Find out how these women called the shots—and changed the industry.

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