On this week's episode, Don speaks with Michelle Barone. Michelle Barone is a leading entertainment host, red carpet interviewer, and media entrepreneur, best known as the creator and voice of RED, the top-rated iHeartMedia podcast spotlighting unfiltered conversations with celebrities, creators, and cultural trailblazers. With over 15 years in the entertainment industry, Michelle has built a standout career interviewing talent at the Grammys, Super Bowl Weekend, New York Fashion Week, and major national campaigns and galas.

She’s hosted events for brands like Cheer Choice Awards, and Hudson River Park Friends, and has been featured in Page Six, Bloomberg, LA Weekly, and MarketWatch for her impact on media and marketing. As founder and CEO of Michelle Barone Media, she continues to shape the digital landscape, while RED has grown into a must-watch platform for authentic, compelling storytelling.

Michelle’s work blends entertainment, influence, and purpose—making her a trusted voice and force in modern media.

Michelle Barone Online:

https://michellebaroneonline.com/

Michelle Barone RED:

https://michellebaronered.com/

• (00:00:00) - Off-Market Podcast
• (00:00:50) - How I Got My Start: Songwriter
• (00:03:36) - Don Feist on Finding His Voice
• (00:07:29) - Podcaster on Becoming a Full-Time Artist
• (00:11:28) - In the Elevator With Advertising Pros
• (00:14:10) - Mbm on Controlling Family and Life
• (00:17:56) - Mental Health America: Leveraging Your Community
• (00:21:08) - The 9-88 Challenge
• (00:21:53) - How Personal Branding Is Essential for Kids
• (00:22:54) - How Do You Contain Social Media With Your Child?
• (00:27:02) - Parents Talk About Their Phone Use With Their Kids
• (00:30:34) - How to Be a Good Person
• (00:31:20) - The Red Podcast: Being Unfiltered
• (00:35:50) - The Importance of Inspiring People
• (00:36:31) - Michelle Barone on CNN