In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with journalist, content creator, and “queen of questions” Danielle Robay for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, ambition, and the pressure to have it all figured out.
In this week’s episode of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with journalist, content creator, and “queen of questions” Danielle Robay for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, ambition, and the pressure to have it all figured out. Together, they unpack what it means to chase your dreams, navigate career pivots, and show up authentically - both professionally & personally.
From quitting her “dream job” to manifesting a show at Hello Sunshine, Danielle opens up about what it took to get where she is today & her super power - asking good questions! She shares stories about her childhood dinner table, dating in the modern world, and freezing her eggs. Together, she and Valeria explore the fear of not living up to your potential, the vulnerability of putting yourself first, and the courage it takes to say ‘I don’t know.’
Danielle is the host and co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) of ‘Bookmarked’ from Hello Sunshine, the podcast ‘Question Everything,’ and E!’s ‘While You Were Streaming.’
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What we talked about:
0:40 Valeria’s Realization
2:35 Introducing Danielle Robay
5:43 Interview Begins
6:28 Why the Beginning of Podcasts are Awkward
7:00 Valeria’s Mom’s Resilience
8:01 How to Successfully Manifest
9:02 Danielle Manifesting a Job at E! & Hello Sunshine
11:30 How Valeria Manifested Her Career
17:45 Feeling Embarassed on the Internet
18:55 Living Up to Your Potential
22:56 Gary Predicting Their Career
25:07 The Power of Being Selfish
26:50 The Big Piece of Chicken
29:49 Danielle’s Career & the Power of Questions
35:40 The Importance of Being in the Room
37:55 Not Asking for Advice & Not Going to Therapy
40:00 Danielle’s Love Life & Going Deep
43:27 Courage is a Big Word
44:38 Danielle’s Egg Freezing Journey
47:55 Pros & Cons of Being a Young Mom
50:33 The Part of Feminism We’re Still Figuring Out
51:19 Do Married Couples Still Have Sex?
55:30 Why Gary Triggers Women
57:49 The Message vs The Delivery
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Danielle Robay is a TV host, journalist, and content creator known for her open-hearted + compelling interview style. Dubbed The Queen of Questions, she’s also the founder of the bestselling card game Question Everything. Named a “game changer” by Forbes, Danielle is the host and co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) of Bookmarked from Hello Sunshine, the podcast QUESTION EVERYTHING, and E!’s While You Were Streaming. Just like her mentor Larry King, Danielle has interviewed Hollywood icons, Fortune 500 CEOs, politicians, entrepreneurs, and cultural thought leaders. She’s spent over 8,000 hours in professional, elevated conversation—gathering wisdom the way some people collect souvenirs: with curiosity, care, and a deep love for the human experience. She is also a proud Gloria Steinem Endowed Fellow in Media, Culture, and Feminist Studies, a distinction that reflects her commitment to storytelling that challenges, connects, and empowers. Her mission? To help us live better by learning through each other’s stories. Spot her in the wild? Ask what she’s reading—you’ll probably walk away with more than just a book rec.
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