Founder and CEO of The Mayfair Group, Sam Abrahart is opening up about personal + professional life lessons that helped transform her life. 
 How it took a severe depression in 2016 for her to ultimately launch her own business. 
 How The Mayfair group completely flip-flopped during the 2020 pandemic 
 Why the biggest and most uncertain risks paid off. 
 The story behind creating the multi million dollar fashion company + the empathy sweatshirt you see so many celebrities wearing. 
 Why she thinks she was able to grow her company's Instagram from 8,000 to 300,000 in a year. 
 The importance of listening to your community above all else in business. 
 Why pain is so transformative (and how it changed her) 
 The early days of the Mayfair Group and how the initial failures shaped her and the business. 
 Why you should never be defined by limiting beliefs and the power of dreaming big with your colleagues. 
 Why you must believe in yourself before you can believe in what the universe has in store for you. 

Founder and CEO of The Mayfair Group, Sam Abrahart is opening up about personal + professional life lessons that helped transform her life. <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How it took a severe depression in 2016 for her to ultimately launch her own business. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How The Mayfair group completely flip-flopped during the 2020 pandemic </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why the biggest and most uncertain risks paid off. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The story behind creating the multi million dollar fashion company + the empathy sweatshirt you see so many celebrities wearing. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why she thinks she was able to grow her company's Instagram from 8,000 to 300,000 in a year. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of listening to your community above all else in business. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why pain is so transformative (and how it changed her) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The early days of the Mayfair Group and how the initial failures shaped her and the business. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why you should never be defined by limiting beliefs and the power of dreaming big with your colleagues. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why you must believe in yourself before you can believe in what the universe has in store for you. </li> </ul>

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.

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&ndash; 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&nbsp;Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club, alongside Reese Witherspoon. Dubbed "The Queen of Questions," she brings both heart and rigor to every conversation &mdash; 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.

QUESTION EVERYTHING

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.

Do You Believe In Your Own Power? with Sam Abrahart, Founder of The Mayfair Group

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Want to feel confident talking to anyone about anything, in any room? Great conversation is a skill and Vanessa Van Edwards has spent 20 years studying how to be great at it!  A self-described “recovering awkward person,” Vanessa is a behavioral investigator, bestselling author of Captivate, Cues, and The Science of People, and founder of Science of People. She's joining Danielle to share the science of being likable, the secrets of magnetic conversationalists, and simple ways to make every interaction more interesting, meaningful, and fun. From first dates to networking events to those moments when you have absolutely no idea what to say, consider this your conversation cheat sheet. In this episode she shares:


The #1 conversation starter to stop using immediately + what to say instead of “What do you do?”


Vanessa's favorite icebreakers for parties, networking events, first dates, and awkward encounters.


The science of being likable: What master conversationalists do differently (hint: it's not about being the most interesting person in the room).


How to turn small talk into meaningful connection without forcing intimacy or asking overly personal questions.


The secret to never running out of things to say, even when someone gives you a one-word answer.


How to answer boring questions in an interesting way and escape the conversational autopilot we all fall into.


The body language cues that tell you someone wants to connect—and how to know when it's safe to take a conversation deeper.


Why social skills are like muscles: What Vanessa's “conversation gym” can teach us about confidence, charisma, and overcoming awkwardness.


Are we losing the ability to talk to each other? Why Gen Z has fewer opportunities to practice face-to-face communication and how phones, social media, and AI are changing human connection.


Why your biggest competition in a conversation might be someone's Instagram feed + how to hold their attention.


How to end any conversation gracefully without being rude, awkward, or making excuses.


What to say when someone asks for your phone number and you don't want to give it.


The difference between asking questions and making someone feel seen: Why great conversations aren't fact-finding missions…they're opportunities to discover someone's story.


Why oversharing might actually be better than saying too little, and how to find the sweet spot between vulnerability and connection.

Grab a Copy of Vanessa’s Book Conversation here.

Follow Vanessa on Instagram here.

Watch Vanessa on YouTube here.

Book Rec: Why Men Don't Listen, And Women Can't Read Maps by Allen & Barbara Pease

Want to feel confident talking to anyone about anything, in any room? Great conversation is a skill and Vanessa Van Edwards has spent 20 years studying how to be great at it!&nbsp; A self-described &ldquo;recovering awkward person,&rdquo; Vanessa is a behavioral investigator, bestselling author of Captivate, Cues, and The Science of People, and founder of Science of People. She's joining Danielle to share the science of being likable, the secrets of magnetic conversationalists, and simple ways to make every interaction more interesting, meaningful, and fun. From first dates to networking events to those moments when you have absolutely no idea what to say, consider this your conversation cheat sheet. In this episode she shares:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The #1 conversation starter to stop using immediately + what to say instead of &ldquo;What do you do?&rdquo;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Vanessa's favorite icebreakers for parties, networking events, first dates, and awkward encounters.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The science of being likable: What master conversationalists do differently (hint: it's not about being the most interesting person in the room).
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
How to turn small talk into meaningful connection without forcing intimacy or asking overly personal questions.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The secret to never running out of things to say, even when someone gives you a one-word answer.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
How to answer boring questions in an interesting way and escape the conversational autopilot we all fall into.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The body language cues that tell you someone wants to connect&mdash;and how to know when it's safe to take a conversation deeper.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Why social skills are like muscles: What Vanessa's &ldquo;conversation gym&rdquo; can teach us about confidence, charisma, and overcoming awkwardness.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Are we losing the ability to talk to each other? Why Gen Z has fewer opportunities to practice face-to-face communication and how phones, social media, and AI are changing human connection.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Why your biggest competition in a conversation might be someone's Instagram feed + how to hold their attention.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
How to end any conversation gracefully without being rude, awkward, or making excuses.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
What to say when someone asks for your phone number and you don't want to give it.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The difference between asking questions and making someone feel seen: Why great conversations aren't fact-finding missions&hellip;they're opportunities to discover someone's story.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Why oversharing might actually be better than saying too little, and how to find the sweet spot between vulnerability and connection.
</li>
</ul>
Grab a Copy of Vanessa&rsquo;s Book Conversation <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/conversation-how-to-be-instantly-likeable-in-any-interaction-vanessa-van-edwards/c06d9407e1172ac3" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/conversation-how-to-be-instantly-likeable-in-any-interaction-vanessa-van-edwards/c06d9407e1172ac3&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792081885638000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gqno64pH3TyfZJD3gq6gC">here.</a>
Follow Vanessa on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792081885638000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ymQdoS-Rd1CUAFHi7kK02">here</a>.
Watch Vanessa on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9QBB4bNTv29f4oFIreNmw" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj9QBB4bNTv29f4oFIreNmw&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792081885638000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bxKwzcCG9TZwu5EDKpxvi">here</a>.
Book Rec: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-men-don-t-listen-and-women-can-t-read-maps-how-we-re-different-and-what-to-do-about-it-allan-pease/f99828d6e17cbb60?ean=9780767907637&amp;bkshp-astro=t" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-men-don-t-listen-and-women-can-t-read-maps-how-we-re-different-and-what-to-do-about-it-allan-pease/f99828d6e17cbb60?ean%3D9780767907637%26bkshp-astro%3Dt&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1792081885638000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HJzPkuzIu7ZPM-viHftcE">Why Men Don't Listen, And Women Can't Read Maps</a> by Allen &amp; Barbara Pease

The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation with Vanessa Van Edwards

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Remember that time on Question Everything when Ginny Clarke said “return to office” ??? The internet was not happy. You all had a lot of thoughts, so we brought her back.

Ginny spent more than a decade recruiting executives at Spencer Stuart before leading executive recruiting at Google, which means she's spent years watching companies decide who gets hired, promoted, paid more and eventually overlooked. Now she's back to revisit the RTO debate, explain why she thinks loyalty can be a trap, and tell us what actually makes someone valuable when AI can write the job description and the resume.

In this episode:
Has Ginny changed her mind about return-to-office, or is she standing on business?
Why Ginny says showing up in person still gives you an advantage.
Why she says “loyalty … is a trap”
What you owe to a job that no longer values you.
How your body can let you know when it’s time to go.
Why “we're a family” may be the number one red flag at work.
If you’re back in the office, how to make it work for you.
Why remote work shouldn’t be a disappearing act.
What companies need to do to earn an employee’s trust.
How to beat AI at its own game when applying for jobs.
The difference between experience, skills and competencies, and why no one knows.
Why Ginny thinks your resume is probably focusing on all the wrong things.
The truth about “ghost jobs” and how 30% of job postings may not be real.
Why credibility at work means more than looking like an expert.
The interview mistake that can make or break your chances.
And the question Ginny thinks everyone should be able to answer: What are you actually good at?

Follow Ginny on Instagram here.

Visit Ginny’s website here.

Book Rec: The Man Who Broke Capitalism by David Gelles

Remember that time on Question Everything when Ginny Clarke said &ldquo;return to office&rdquo; ??? The internet was not happy. You all had a lot of thoughts, so we brought her back.
Ginny spent more than a decade recruiting executives at Spencer Stuart before leading executive recruiting at Google, which means she's spent years watching companies decide who gets hired, promoted, paid more and eventually overlooked. Now she's back to revisit the RTO debate, explain why she thinks loyalty can be a trap, and tell us what actually makes someone valuable when AI can write the job description and the resume.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Has Ginny changed her mind about return-to-office, or is she standing on business?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Ginny says showing up in person still gives you an advantage.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why she says &ldquo;loyalty &hellip; is a trap&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">What you owe to a job that no longer values you.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How your body can let you know when it&rsquo;s time to go.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;we're a family&rdquo; may be the number one red flag at work.</li>
<li aria-level="1">If you&rsquo;re back in the office, how to make it work for you.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why remote work shouldn&rsquo;t be a disappearing act.</li>
<li aria-level="1">What companies need to do to earn an employee&rsquo;s trust.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to beat AI at its own game when applying for jobs.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The difference between experience, skills and competencies, and why no one knows.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why Ginny thinks your resume is probably focusing on all the wrong things.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The truth about &ldquo;ghost jobs&rdquo; and how 30% of job postings may not be real.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why credibility at work means more than looking like an expert.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The interview mistake that can make or break your chances.</li>
<li aria-level="1">And the question Ginny thinks everyone should be able to answer: What are you actually good at?</li>
</ul>
Follow Ginny on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ginny_clarke">here</a>.
Visit Ginny&rsquo;s website <a href="https://ginnyclarke.com/">here</a>.
Book Rec: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-man-who-broke-capitalism-how-jack-welch-gutted-the-heartland-and-crushed-the-soul-of-corporate-america-and-how-to-undo-his-legacy-david-gelles/2fd03e52ed460c9f">The Man Who Broke Capitalism</a> by David Gelles

How To Make Yourself Irreplaceable At Work + AI Proof Your Career with Ginny Clarke

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Bolin called himself a celebrity stylist on MySpace before he’d styled a celebrity. Then the celebrities started calling. Today, he styles actor Morris Chestnut as well having worked with Danielle Brooks, Tyra Banks, Nene Lekes. He is known for seeing someone’s next before they can see it themselves. But success changed something. The man who once moved without asking permission found himself looking for approval. And while he was still dressing clients, his retail business was collapsing. He lost his home, his car, and his office. Most people had no idea. Celebrity stylist and House of Bolin founder J. Bolin joins Danielle Robay to talk about personal style, imposter syndrome, losing everything while looking successful, and what it takes to build again. In this episode he shares:
How a fake magazine helped J. Bolin book his first celebrity clients.
What styling Morris Chestnut taught him about helping a client take a fashion risk
Why success can make you seek approval, even if you started out fearless
The moment he walked into a wealthy client’s home with $20 in his bank account and questioned whether he belonged
How his retail business collapsed while he was still working as a celebrity stylist
Why clothes can become armor when your life doesn’t match the image people see
How J. Bolin approaches a rebrand: seeing a person’s “next,” never just their “now”
Losing his home, car and office while everyone thought he was thriving.
When clothes become armor instead of personal style.
Why he gives some of his best ideas away for free.
The fashion industry's dirty little secret.
Taylor Swift, Steve Harvey, Crocs and who J. Bolin wants to rebrand.
Why he shares styling ideas and mood boards before anyone hires him
Fashion industry gatekeeping, designer rejections, and what he’s learned from hearing no
His takes on Taylor Swift’s style, Steve Harvey’s fashion, Crocs
The $40 button down you need form Walmart

Follow Jason on Instagram here.

Visit Jason’s website here.

Book Recommendation: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Bolin called himself a celebrity stylist on MySpace before he&rsquo;d styled a celebrity. Then the celebrities started calling. Today, he styles actor Morris Chestnut as well having worked with Danielle Brooks, Tyra Banks, Nene Lekes. He is known for seeing someone&rsquo;s next before they can see it themselves. But success changed something. The man who once moved without asking permission found himself looking for approval. And while he was still dressing clients, his retail business was collapsing. He lost his home, his car, and his office. Most people had no idea. Celebrity stylist and House of Bolin founder J. Bolin joins Danielle Robay to talk about personal style, imposter syndrome, losing everything while looking successful, and what it takes to build again. In this episode he shares:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How a fake magazine helped J. Bolin book his first celebrity clients.</li>
<li aria-level="1">What styling Morris Chestnut taught him about helping a client take a fashion risk</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why success can make you seek approval, even if you started out fearless</li>
<li aria-level="1">The moment he walked into a wealthy client&rsquo;s home with $20 in his bank account and questioned whether he belonged</li>
<li aria-level="1">How his retail business collapsed while he was still working as a celebrity stylist</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why clothes can become armor when your life doesn&rsquo;t match the image people see</li>
<li aria-level="1">How J. Bolin approaches a rebrand: seeing a person&rsquo;s &ldquo;next,&rdquo; never just their &ldquo;now&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Losing his home, car and office while everyone thought he was thriving.</li>
<li aria-level="1">When clothes become armor instead of personal style.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why he gives some of his best ideas away for free.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The fashion industry's dirty little secret.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Taylor Swift, Steve Harvey, Crocs and who J. Bolin wants to rebrand.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why he shares styling ideas and mood boards before anyone hires him</li>
<li aria-level="1">Fashion industry gatekeeping, designer rejections, and what he&rsquo;s learned from hearing no</li>
<li aria-level="1">His takes on Taylor Swift&rsquo;s style, Steve Harvey&rsquo;s fashion, Crocs</li>
<li aria-level="1">The $40 button down you need form Walmart</li>
</ul>
Follow Jason on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylistjbolin/">here</a>.
Visit Jason&rsquo;s website <a href="https://www.houseofbolin.com/">here</a>.
Book Recommendation: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-big-leap-conquer-your-hidden-fear-and-take-life-to-the-next-level-gay-hendricks/7a60712c6826e5a7?ean=9780061735363&amp;bkshp-astro=t">The Big Leap</a> by Gay Hendricks

How to Rebrand Yourself: with Celebrity Stylist J. Bolin

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Do You Believe In Your Own Power? with Sam Abrahart, Founder of The Mayfair Group

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