On her 35th birthday, Danielle sits down with content creator Alexandra Hayes for an intimate conversation about milestones, identity, ambition, friendship, and what it really means to become yourself. Together, they unpack the emotional baggage and pressure we carry around birthdays, and the quiet ways our priorities shift as we grow. In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why birthdays bring up both celebration and pressure
Alexandra’s complicated relationship with birthdays and her mantra: “A day is just a day”
How family dynamics and early disappointments shape how we experience milestones
Danielle’s childhood birthdays, family traditions, and when birthdays started getting harder
The pattern of unmet expectations ruining birthdays
How the “one word” birthday planning framework could change your celebration 
Learning to be a better friend by becoming the kind of friend you want to have
The idea that your gift and your curse are usually the same thing
The athlete metaphor for life: prepare, perform, recover—and realizing recovery was missing
How to be more protective of time, energy, and who gets access to your life
Letting go of forcing things and trusting that what’s meant for you won’t miss you
The power of other people’s belief in you 
Looking ahead: sovereignty, self-trust, alignment, ambition without self-abandonment, and what Danielle & Alexandra are stepping into next

Keep up with Alexandra here, listen to her podcast Hello Hayes, and read her Substackhere. 

On her 35th birthday, Danielle sits down with content creator Alexandra Hayes for an intimate conversation about milestones, identity, ambition, friendship, and what it really means to become yourself. Together, they unpack the emotional baggage and pressure we carry around birthdays, and the quiet ways our priorities shift as we grow. In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why birthdays bring up both celebration and pressure</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alexandra&rsquo;s complicated relationship with birthdays and her mantra: &ldquo;A day is just a day&rdquo;</li>
<li aria-level="1">How family dynamics and early disappointments shape how we experience milestones</li>
<li aria-level="1">Danielle&rsquo;s childhood birthdays, family traditions, and when birthdays started getting harder</li>
<li aria-level="1">The pattern of unmet expectations ruining birthdays</li>
<li aria-level="1">How the &ldquo;one word&rdquo; birthday planning framework could change your celebration&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Learning to be a better friend by becoming the kind of friend you want to have</li>
<li aria-level="1">The idea that your gift and your curse are usually the same thing</li>
<li aria-level="1">The athlete metaphor for life: prepare, perform, recover&mdash;and realizing recovery was missing</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to be more protective of time, energy, and who gets access to your life</li>
<li aria-level="1">Letting go of forcing things and trusting that what&rsquo;s meant for you won&rsquo;t miss you</li>
<li aria-level="1">The power of other people&rsquo;s belief in you&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Looking ahead: sovereignty, self-trust, alignment, ambition without self-abandonment, and what Danielle &amp; Alexandra are stepping into next</li>
</ul>
Keep up with Alexandra <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandrahayesrobinson/?hl=en">here</a>, listen to her podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ASu2iCJp9WB2FnbwGNRpi?si=AOnNakfASFafTploG7AVOw&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=22aaadb88c464012">Hello Hayes</a>, and read her Substack <a href="https://substack.com/@alexandrahayesrobinson?r=1s18e4&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio">here</a>.&nbsp;

The Birthday Pressure We Don’t Talk About with Alexandra Hayes

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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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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;

2026 Action Plan: 5 Steps to Transform Your Year

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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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‘Real Housewives’ stars Jenna Lyons and Erin Lichy join Danielle to reflect on the reinventions that shaped them, as women, creatives, and public figures. From family rituals to the pressures of perfection, online criticism, and the surprising freedom of letting go, they share what it really takes to stay grounded when the world is watching. Jenna and Erin share:
How childhood food experiences shaped their adult relationship to cooking 
Why perfectionism keeps so many women from hosting, and how Erin’s weekly Shabbat dinners taught her to “unbutton” and welcome people in without fear.
What it’s really like to reinvent yourself on reality TV, including dealing with internet trolls, losing control of the narrative, and showing up authentically anyway.
The wild story behind Jenna’s lash brand failure, including moldy packaging, a delayed launch, and losing Target as a customer, and why she now sees it as her biggest business lesson.
How being an outsider can shape empathy and taste
Why female friendship matters as adults, and how their bond formed not through glamor but through vulnerability
The refreshing style advice about creating a signature look 
What makes a great leader or creative, plus why you should hire people smarter than you

Follow Jenna and Erin on Instagram @jennalyonsnyc and @erindanalichy

Check out Erin’s book She’s a Host

&lsquo;Real Housewives&rsquo; stars Jenna Lyons and Erin Lichy join Danielle to reflect on the reinventions that shaped them, as women, creatives, and public figures. From family rituals to the pressures of perfection, online criticism, and the surprising freedom of letting go, they share what it really takes to stay grounded when the world is watching. Jenna and Erin share:
<ul>
<li>How childhood food experiences shaped their adult relationship to cooking&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why perfectionism keeps so many women from hosting, and how Erin&rsquo;s weekly Shabbat dinners taught her to &ldquo;unbutton&rdquo; and welcome people in without fear.</li>
<li>What it&rsquo;s really like to reinvent yourself on reality TV, including dealing with internet trolls, losing control of the narrative, and showing up authentically anyway.</li>
<li>The wild story behind Jenna&rsquo;s lash brand failure, including moldy packaging, a delayed launch, and losing Target as a customer, and why she now sees it as her biggest business lesson.</li>
<li>How being an outsider can shape empathy and taste</li>
<li>Why female friendship matters as adults, and how their bond formed not through glamor but through vulnerability</li>
<li>The refreshing style advice about creating a signature look&nbsp;</li>
<li>What makes a great leader or creative, plus why you should hire people smarter than you</li>
</ul>
Follow Jenna and Erin on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennalyonsnyc/?hl=en">@jennalyonsnyc</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erindanalichy/?hl=en">@erindanalichy</a>
Check out Erin&rsquo;s book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/she-s-a-host-an-unbuttoned-cookbook-for-elegant-entertaining-erin-lichy/62d776eb6c4e0344">She&rsquo;s a Host</a>

Jenna Lyons & Erin Lichy on Style, Shabbat, and Surviving Real Housewives

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What if psychic ability isn’t rare, it’s actually universal? World-renowned psychic medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson joins Danielle to explain why intuition, signs, and spiritual communication are innate gifts we all possess, and how to access them without relying on a medium. She breaks down the concept of a “team of light,” the role of creativity as divine communication, and how spirituality can make us more resilient in real life. In this episode, Laura shares:
How we all have psychic and intuitive abilities
Her meaning of a "team of light," which includes God energy, spirit guides, and loved ones/ancestors who have crossed.
Why signs are real, specific, and co-created, not coincidences
How creativity is a portal to the other side 
Why our spirit guides help steer us toward our highest path, not necessarily our easiest path.
How failure is often a soul-level teaching tool and can be contracted for a higher purpose.
Our soul relationships continue after death and often become stronger once a loved one crosses.
Why we don’t have just one soulmate, multiple soul connections can appear across forms and lifetimes.
That manifesting requires two overlooked steps: purge negative beliefs and restore balance before asking.

Follow Laura on Instagram @LauraLynneJackson

Book recommendations: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 

Check out Laura’s book Guided

What if psychic ability isn&rsquo;t rare, it&rsquo;s actually universal? World-renowned psychic medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson joins Danielle to explain why intuition, signs, and spiritual communication are innate gifts we all possess, and how to access them without relying on a medium. She breaks down the concept of a &ldquo;team of light,&rdquo; the role of creativity as divine communication, and how spirituality can make us more resilient in real life. In this episode, Laura shares:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How we all have psychic and intuitive abilities</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her meaning of a "team of light," which includes God energy, spirit guides, and loved ones/ancestors who have crossed.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why signs are real, specific, and co-created, not coincidences</li>
<li aria-level="1">How creativity is a portal to the other side&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why our spirit guides help steer us toward our highest path, not necessarily our easiest path.</li>
<li aria-level="1">How failure is often a soul-level teaching tool and can be contracted for a higher purpose.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Our soul relationships continue after death and often become stronger once a loved one crosses.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why we don&rsquo;t have just one soulmate, multiple soul connections can appear across forms and lifetimes.</li>
<li aria-level="1">That manifesting requires two overlooked steps: purge negative beliefs and restore balance before asking.</li>
</ul>
Follow Laura on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauralynnejackson/">@LauraLynneJackson</a>
Book recommendations: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho&nbsp;
Check out Laura&rsquo;s book <a href="https://www.powells.com/book/guided-9780593729571?condition=New">Guided</a>

Are We All Psychic? Your Intuition, Explained With Medium Laura Lynne Jackson

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What separates a good brand from a timeless one? In this episode, Coach’s longtime CEO Lew Frankfort joins Danielle to share the lifetime of lessons he documents in his new memoir Bagman. Lew breaks down why an outsider’s perspective can be an advantage, how “magic and logic” shaped Coach, and what scaling a $6 million leather goods company into a $5 billion global lifestyle brand really took: personally and professionally. In this episode, Lew shares:
How a stroller-ready diaper bag sparked his first entrepreneurial lesson
Why immersive curiosity must precede data and analytics
Life lessons he took away from his struggles with a speech impediment as a child, and how they had a long lasting impact
How being an outsider helped him see the fashion world through a different (and valuable) lens 
The hidden costs of growth—including health, mindset, and family time
The techniques he used to help him navigate depressive episodes throughout his life and career
A haunting fear of failure that fueled his drive for excellence but came at a personal cost
A values-first philosophy on leadership and legacy amid short-term pressures
What Gen Z is getting right

Follow Lew on Instagram @LewFrankfort

Book recommendation: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein

Check out Lew’s book Bagman

What separates a good brand from a timeless one? In this episode, Coach&rsquo;s longtime CEO Lew Frankfort joins Danielle to share the lifetime of lessons he documents in his new memoir Bagman. Lew breaks down why an outsider&rsquo;s perspective can be an advantage, how &ldquo;magic and logic&rdquo; shaped Coach, and what scaling a $6 million leather goods company into a $5 billion global lifestyle brand really took: personally and professionally. In this episode, Lew shares:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How a stroller-ready diaper bag sparked his first entrepreneurial lesson</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why immersive curiosity must precede data and analytics</li>
<li aria-level="1">Life lessons he took away from his struggles with a speech impediment as a child, and how they had a long lasting impact</li>
<li aria-level="1">How being an outsider helped him see the fashion world through a different (and valuable) lens&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The hidden costs of growth&mdash;including health, mindset, and family time</li>
<li aria-level="1">The techniques he used to help him navigate depressive episodes throughout his life and career</li>
<li aria-level="1">A haunting fear of failure that fueled his drive for excellence but came at a personal cost</li>
<li aria-level="1">A values-first philosophy on leadership and legacy amid short-term pressures</li>
<li aria-level="1">What Gen Z is getting right</li>
</ul>
Follow Lew on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lewfrankfort/">@LewFrankfort</a>
Book recommendation: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
Check out Lew&rsquo;s book <a href="https://indiepubs.com/collections/harvard-business-review-press/products/bag-man?srsltid=AfmBOoqr-Nb92a4gjU0-7a1CwCRwQ3wOplDV2UJTIAnnDK6W8THLYbtC">Bagman</a>

How To Build A Brand That Lasts:  with Lew Frankfort (Chairman + Former CEO of Coach)

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At 23, Sydney Towle was living a bright, full life—until she felt a lump after a run and heard the words: “likely carcinoma, multiple enhancing masses.” What followed was a diagnosis of Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer usually found in people decades older. Sydney started sharing her journey online to stay connected and hopeful +  quickly became a viral TikTok star with over 4 million followers. But as her story spread, the internet turned cruel. Reddit forums accused her of faking cancer. Brands distanced themselves. Strangers sent death threats. She survived the viral campaign against her and is opening up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual lessons she’s learned while living with indefinite chemo and facing life’s biggest questions. Sydney shares:
Receiving her rare cancer diagnosis alone in a parking lot.
How she knew it was cancer before she was diagnosed + her advice for others.
Why she chose to share her story on TikTok
Surviving a viral hate campaign of people on the internet accusing her of “faking cancer”
The mental battle of pretending to be “just a normal 25-year-old” while living with a rare  cancer
Dating while in chemo + redefining love 
The mantras that keep her going.
Why she no longer believes “everything happens for a reason” but still believes in kindness, empathy, and intuition.
Using humor and disassociation to cope with cancer treatment
Fertility preservation and cancer 
How friendships change +  who shows up when life gets hard
Finding hope when there is no finish line in sight
Life lessons at 25: what really matters when time feels stolen.

Follow Sydney’s journey on TikTok + Instagram

Book Recommendation: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

At 23, Sydney Towle was living a bright, full life&mdash;until she felt a lump after a run and heard the words: &ldquo;likely carcinoma, multiple enhancing masses.&rdquo; What followed was a diagnosis of Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer usually found in people decades older. Sydney started sharing her journey online to stay connected and hopeful +&nbsp; quickly became a viral TikTok star with over 4 million followers. But as her story spread, the internet turned cruel. Reddit forums accused her of faking cancer. Brands distanced themselves. Strangers sent death threats. She survived the viral campaign against her and is opening up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual lessons she&rsquo;s learned while living with indefinite chemo and facing life&rsquo;s biggest questions. Sydney shares:
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<li>Receiving her rare cancer diagnosis alone in a parking lot.</li>
<li>How she knew it was cancer before she was diagnosed + her advice for others.</li>
<li>Why she chose to share her story on TikTok</li>
<li>Surviving a viral hate campaign of people on the internet accusing her of &ldquo;faking cancer&rdquo;</li>
<li>The mental battle of pretending to be &ldquo;just a normal 25-year-old&rdquo; while living with a rare&nbsp; cancer</li>
<li>Dating while in chemo + redefining love&nbsp;</li>
<li>The mantras that keep her going.</li>
<li>Why she no longer believes &ldquo;everything happens for a reason&rdquo; but still believes in kindness, empathy, and intuition.</li>
<li>Using humor and disassociation to cope with cancer treatment</li>
<li>Fertility preservation and cancer&nbsp;</li>
<li>How friendships change +&nbsp; who shows up when life gets hard</li>
<li>Finding hope when there is no finish line in sight</li>
<li>Life lessons at 25: what really matters when time feels stolen.</li>
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Follow Sydney&rsquo;s journey on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sydtowle?lang=en">TikTok</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneytowle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Book Recommendation: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Too Young for Cancer: Sydney Towle on Fighting for Her Life at 25

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If Martha Stewart and Nancy Meyers had a baby with Wi-Fi, it would be Kenzie Elizabeth. She launched her YouTube channel at sixteen, turned hobbies into businesses (needlepoint! dinner parties! book club!), and built a home brand, Friend of Mine. Kenzie shares:
How she became “all walk, no talk”: buying a house at 24, moving states, learning power tools, and deciding fast.
Gut vs. anxiety: the practice she uses to hear her own voice over everyone else’s.
The moment she realized she was people-pleasing in business—and shut down a brand to start Friend of Mine.
Monetizing hobbies without losing joy: needlepoint canvases, hosting, gardening, reading, and more.
Why she loves the internet (and doesn’t want to disappear when things get hard).
Faith ≠ church: keeping a spiritual life while her relationship with religion evolves.
Grief, friendship breakups, and who actually shows up.
Gen Z x millennial hot takes: boundaries, therapy-speak, and the loneliness epidemic.
Hosting 101: the “lazy girl” theme hack, real hostess gifts, and why a curated guest list is kindness.
Nashville “signs,” answered prayers, and choosing ease when it appears.
The business side: freelancers, fulfillment, and the surprising truth about who buys first.
Podcast nerdery: best traits in a guest, overused phrases, and quick-fire hosting favorites.

Follow Kenzie on TikTok + Instagram + Youtube

Check out Friend of Mine and House Guest Podcast

Book Recommendation: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan

If Martha Stewart and Nancy Meyers had a baby with Wi-Fi, it would be Kenzie Elizabeth. She launched her YouTube channel at sixteen, turned hobbies into businesses (needlepoint! dinner parties! book club!), and built a home brand, Friend of Mine. Kenzie shares:
<ul>
<li>How she became &ldquo;all walk, no talk&rdquo;: buying a house at 24, moving states, learning power tools, and deciding fast.</li>
<li>Gut vs. anxiety: the practice she uses to hear her own voice over everyone else&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>The moment she realized she was people-pleasing in business&mdash;and shut down a brand to start Friend of Mine. Monetizing hobbies without losing joy: needlepoint canvases, hosting, gardening, reading, and more.</li>
<li>Why she loves the internet (and doesn&rsquo;t want to disappear when things get hard).</li>
<li>Faith &ne; church: keeping a spiritual life while her relationship with religion evolves.</li>
<li>Grief, friendship breakups, and who actually shows up.</li>
<li>Gen Z x millennial hot takes: boundaries, therapy-speak, and the loneliness epidemic.</li>
<li>Hosting 101: the &ldquo;lazy girl&rdquo; theme hack, real hostess gifts, and why a curated guest list is kindness.</li>
<li>Nashville &ldquo;signs,&rdquo; answered prayers, and choosing ease when it appears.</li>
<li>The business side: freelancers, fulfillment, and the surprising truth about who buys first.</li>
<li>Podcast nerdery: best traits in a guest, overused phrases, and quick-fire hosting favorites.</li>
</ul>
Follow Kenzie on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kenziethetexan?lang=en">TikTok</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenzieelizabeth/?hl=en">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.youtube.com/kenzieelizabeth">Youtube</a>
Check out <a href="https://www.shopfriendofmine.com/collections/all">Friend of Mine</a> and<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-guest-with-kenzie-elizabeth/id1436511777"> House Guest Podcast</a>
Book Recommendation: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gap-and-the-gain-the-high-achievers-guide-to-happiness-confidence-and-success-dan-sullivan/13b3af53fc11bb37?ean=9781401964368&amp;next=t&amp;&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=dsa_nonbrand&amp;utm_content=%7Badgroupname%7D&amp;utm_term=aud-1187518993648:dsa-19959388920&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=12440232635&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACfld40dDeIU4zlRzzDSE8QqQi-df&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAiKzIBhCOARIsAKpKLAMv2BrKPaOgjGSLjJBe1ZgZoDGj9uPbB9tluduCPJky3KDgkkTSlc8aAiJdEALw_wcB">The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan</a>

Deciding Fast + Getting Things Done with Kenzie Elizabeth

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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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