What if 2026 isn’t about doing more, but doing what actually matters? In this annual episode of QUESTION EVERYTHING, Danielle invites you to reflect on the year behind you with curiosity and clarity, and to step into the year ahead with intention. This isn’t about rigid resolutions, it’s about a 2026 Action Plan to set goals with heart, intention and transform your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Danielle’s signature 5-step plan, a FREE and thoughtfully designed resource to help you reflect, dream, and plan with purpose
How Danielle spent $50k worth of coaches, therapists, to create this plan for you for free. 
How to revisit the highlights and lowlights of 2025 from a place of curiosity, not judgment
How to create your blueprint for 2026, starting with the question: If this year were your masterpiece, what would you create? 
Choose three focus areas that would change everything if you committed to them consistently
Use a simple framework to decide what deserves a “yes” in the coming year
Understand why luck isn’t random + how to put yourself in positions where opportunity can find you
Danielle’s personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful prompts to help you dream bigger, plan smarter, and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and joy

FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the 2026 New Year’s Action Plan when you enter your email at www.daniellerobay.com 

What if 2026 isn&rsquo;t about doing more, but doing what actually matters? In this annual episode of QUESTION EVERYTHING, Danielle invites you to reflect on the year behind you with curiosity and clarity, and to step into the year ahead with intention. This isn&rsquo;t about rigid resolutions, it&rsquo;s about a 2026 Action Plan to set goals with heart, intention and transform your life.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Danielle&rsquo;s signature 5-step plan, a FREE and thoughtfully designed resource to help you reflect, dream, and plan with purpose</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Danielle spent $50k worth of coaches, therapists, to create this plan for you for free.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to revisit the highlights and lowlights of 2025 from a place of curiosity, not judgment</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to create your blueprint for 2026, starting with the question: If this year were your masterpiece, what would you create?&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Choose three focus areas that would change everything if you committed to them consistently</li>
<li aria-level="1">Use a simple framework to decide what deserves a &ldquo;yes&rdquo; in the coming year</li>
<li aria-level="1">Understand why luck isn&rsquo;t random + how to put yourself in positions where opportunity can find you</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danielle&rsquo;s personal stories, practical tools, and thoughtful prompts to help you dream bigger, plan smarter, and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and joy</li>
</ul>
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get the 2026 New Year&rsquo;s Action Plan when you enter your email at <a href="http://www.daniellerobay.com">www.daniellerobay.com</a>&nbsp;

Behind every headline is a person + a deeper story. Question Everything with journalist Danielle Robay cuts through social media buzz to uncover the voices, ideas, and cultural moments that shape how we see the world. Each week, she asks bold questions that challenge assumptions and reveal the nuance behind the narratives, inviting you to look closer at the world, and at yourself. Because there's always more to the story.
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Danielle is also the creator of the bestselling QUESTION EVERYTHING card game series, which has sparked connection and conversation in thousands of living rooms around the world. She's also the co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) and host of Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club. With her signature curiosity—dubbed "The Queen of Questions"—and a background in political science, Danielle brings both heart and rigor to every conversation. A Gloria Steinem Fellow and mentee of Larry King, she's carried forward a legacy of curiosity and connection, interviewing icons from Taylor Swift to Malala Yousafzai in more than 8,000 hours of elevated conversation.

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2026 Action Plan: 5 Steps to Transform Your Year

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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

Follow Gabby here.

Listen to The Gabby Reece Show here.

Gabby Reece&ndash; 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:
<ul>
<li>How to build a life that won't leave you full of regret</li>
<li>What it means to "go first"&mdash;and how that philosophy shaped her life and career</li>
<li>Her thoughts on Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and mental health in sports</li>
<li>Her honest take on feminism, sport, and the sexualization of women's bodies</li>
<li>The quiet lie women are told about ambition&mdash;and how to design a life that actually fits</li>
<li>What her volleyball career taught her about winning, feelings and how to take up space</li>
<li>Why women in their 50s are calling it the "F.U. Fifties"&mdash;and what that really means</li>
<li>What she teaches her daughters about ambition, self-trust, and body image.</li>
<li>A behind-the-scenes look at her Nike shoe deal (the first of its kind for a woman)</li>
<li>Wellness hacks she swears by (including the real reason she started drinking coffee at 45)</li>
<li>The feminist contradiction she's still wrestling with</li>
<li>How marriage to Laird Hamilton has challenged and inspired her</li>
<li>The quiet power of consistency, mentorship, and saying no without apology</li>
</ul>
Follow Gabby <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/?hl=en">here</a>.
Listen to The Gabby Reece Show <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gabby-reece-show/id1492179907">here</a>.

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

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What does it actually mean to live your purpose—and why do so many people feel lost trying to find it? In this episode, NYU Stern professor and Becoming You author Suzy Welch breaks down why popular advice like “follow your passion” and “have it all” often leads to confusion, burnout, and dissatisfaction. Suzy offers a practical, research-backed framework for building a meaningful, productive life. Suzy and Danielle explore values, identity, grief, ambition, motherhood, and why knowing yourself may be the most important skill in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, Suzy shares:
Why most people misunderstand what “purpose” actually means
The difference between values, virtues, skills, and aptitudes
How borrowing values—from parents, partners, or culture—keeps people stuck
Why happiness is fleeting, but meaning and productivity endure
The research behind living in alignment with your purpose
Why “follow your passion” is often harmful career advice
How economic viability plays a critical role in fulfillment
The myth of being a multihyphenate all at once—and why focus matters
What Suzy calls the “Cowbell Syndrome” (and why you have to choose)
Why you can’t have it all at the same time—and why that realization is freeing
How motherhood and career ambition collide biologically and culturally
The difference between a successful life and a meaningful one (and why they’re not separate)
Why consistency is key to professional success
How knowing yourself creates adaptability in an unpredictable world
Why becoming who you are is a lifelong process, not a finish line

Check out Suzy’s book Becoming You

Follow Suzy on Instagram @suzywelch

What does it actually mean to live your purpose&mdash;and why do so many people feel lost trying to find it? In this episode, NYU Stern professor and Becoming You author Suzy Welch breaks down why popular advice like &ldquo;follow your passion&rdquo; and &ldquo;have it all&rdquo; often leads to confusion, burnout, and dissatisfaction. Suzy offers a practical, research-backed framework for building a meaningful, productive life. Suzy and Danielle explore values, identity, grief, ambition, motherhood, and why knowing yourself may be the most important skill in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, Suzy shares:
<ul>
<li>Why most people misunderstand what &ldquo;purpose&rdquo; actually means</li>
<li>The difference between values, virtues, skills, and aptitudes</li>
<li>How borrowing values&mdash;from parents, partners, or culture&mdash;keeps people stuck</li>
<li>Why happiness is fleeting, but meaning and productivity endure</li>
<li>The research behind living in alignment with your purpose</li>
<li>Why &ldquo;follow your passion&rdquo; is often harmful career advice</li>
<li>How economic viability plays a critical role in fulfillment</li>
<li>The myth of being a multihyphenate all at once&mdash;and why focus matters</li>
<li>What Suzy calls the &ldquo;Cowbell Syndrome&rdquo; (and why you have to choose)</li>
<li>Why you can&rsquo;t have it all at the same time&mdash;and why that realization is freeing</li>
<li>How motherhood and career ambition collide biologically and culturally</li>
<li>The difference between a successful life and a meaningful one (and why they&rsquo;re not separate)</li>
<li>Why consistency is key to professional success</li>
<li>How knowing yourself creates adaptability in an unpredictable world</li>
<li>Why becoming who you are is a lifelong process, not a finish line</li>
</ul>
Check out Suzy&rsquo;s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/becoming-you-the-proven-method-for-crafting-your-authentic-life-and-career-suzy-welch/fe8ebbbc50a25c03?ean=9780063418608&amp;next=t">Becoming You</a>
Follow Suzy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suzywelch/">@suzywelch</a>

The 3 Ingredients of a Meaningful Life + Why Most People Miss Two: with NYU Professor Suzy Welch

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Which truths shape us, and which ones hold us back? In this episode, Cameron Rogers opens up to Danielle about the unexpected turns, identity shifts, and inner work that shaped the woman she is today. From walking away from a prestigious finance career to navigating anxiety, reinvention, and viral honesty online, she shares the truths she had to confront and the ones she chose to release. In this episode, Cameron shares:
How her online persona “Freckled Foodie” began as a secret side project while she worked on Wall Street
The unexpected moment she realized hustle culture was consuming her
Why leaving her finance job didn’t magically erase her anxiety
How pregnancy and postpartum cracked open a deeper level of honesty in her life and online
The evolution from wellness content to vulnerable conversations about mental health
The boundaries she keeps around what she shares publicly versus what stays private
How trusting her gut became her most reliable guide in parenting, work, and relationships
What she learned about partnership, emotional labor, and choosing a true co-parent
The identity shifts that come with reinvention
The therapy tools and mindset shifts that changed the way she moves through the world

Follow Cameron on Instagram @CameronRogers

Book recommendation: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Check out Cameron’s podcast Conversations with Cam

Which truths shape us, and which ones hold us back? In this episode, Cameron Rogers opens up to Danielle about the unexpected turns, identity shifts, and inner work that shaped the woman she is today. From walking away from a prestigious finance career to navigating anxiety, reinvention, and viral honesty online, she shares the truths she had to confront and the ones she chose to release. In this episode, Cameron shares:
<ul>
<li>How her online persona &ldquo;Freckled Foodie&rdquo; began as a secret side project while she worked on Wall Street</li>
<li>The unexpected moment she realized hustle culture was consuming her</li>
<li>Why leaving her finance job didn&rsquo;t magically erase her anxiety</li>
<li>How pregnancy and postpartum cracked open a deeper level of honesty in her life and online</li>
<li>The evolution from wellness content to vulnerable conversations about mental health</li>
<li>The boundaries she keeps around what she shares publicly versus what stays private</li>
<li>How trusting her gut became her most reliable guide in parenting, work, and relationships</li>
<li>What she learned about partnership, emotional labor, and choosing a true co-parent</li>
<li>The identity shifts that come with reinvention</li>
<li>The therapy tools and mindset shifts that changed the way she moves through the world</li>
</ul>
Follow Cameron on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cameronoaksrogers/?hl=en">@CameronRogers</a>
Book recommendation: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Check out Cameron&rsquo;s podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-cam/id1456258919">Conversations with Cam</a>

From Hustle to Healing: Rewriting the Plan You Outgrew With Cameron Rogers

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