How To Stay Hopeful in a World on Fire: Mandana Dayani
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
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
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
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”
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
Question Everything is an invitation to dig deeper, think smarter, and rewrite the rules. In thought-provoking conversations with some of today’s most dynamic voices– from entrepreneurs and authors to politicians and celebrities – journalist Danielle Robay challenges the way we think (and what we thought we knew). Each week, she and her guests hold a mirror up to our culture, asking what works for us and what we can work to change. No topic is off limits – come curious and join Danielle every Thursday as she tackles big ideas with six little words: Can I ask you a question?
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