In this episode of The Drama Diet with Lisa Stuart, Rochelle Brodin, former international model turned distinguished photographer, director, and creative visionary, shares her journey from the runway to behind the camera. Rochelle reveals how she transitioned from modeling to mastering her craft in photography and directing, building longevity, creative control, and a celebrated career capturing the world’s most iconic celebrities. She opens up about the unseen drama of the red carpet, lessons learned from overcoming fear, and the art of balancing personal growth with professional excellence.

Fashion designers Pol and Patrik join host Lisa Stuart on The Drama Diet to share their journey of creating stunning couture and navigating life’s unexpected drama. Known for their Beverly Hills boutique, Pol’ Atteu Beverly Hills Couture, and their hit show Gown and Out in Beverly Hills (coming soon on Prime Video), Pol and Patrik open up about their experiences on reality TV, including Living with the Enemy and New Money, and their 10 Telly Award-winning career.
In this episode, they share unforgettable personal stories—from gifting Lisa a handsewn wedding dress to surviving outrageous behind-the-scenes moments, including a 14-hour hair transplant and a chaotic birthday dinner. Through laughter and candid storytelling, Pol and Patrik highlight the importance of genuine friendship, non-judgmental support, and creating a safe space to navigate life’s drama with grace, humor, and resilience.

On this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with Fox 11 news anchor Marla Tellez for an honest, heartwarming conversation about trusting your personal timeline when life doesn’t follow the expected “highlight reel.” Marla shares her decade-long career journey, the emotional and physical challenges of her fertility and IVF process, and the joys and realities of becoming a mother at 48. From freezing her eggs at 37 to finally welcoming her daughter Sloan, Marla opens up about career, motherhood, and self-care, reminding viewers that life’s slices—career, family, self—are never perfectly equal. Tune in for insights on prioritizing yourself, embracing imperfect timelines, and understanding that sometimes, things happen in the right time, just not the expected way.

Rona Lalezary is a mindset trainer, podcast host, and international motivational speaker dedicated to helping people reclaim their power and recognize themselves as the creators of their lives. After October 7th, she founded Mental Health Is Real, a nonprofit bringing trauma resources and resilience tools to Jewish communities worldwide, and launched The Global Healing Blanket, a traveling tapestry of hope and unity. In this episode, Rona opens up about her journey of breaking free from people-pleasing and imposter syndrome, learning to lean into faith, prayer, and connection with God. With humor, vulnerability, and wisdom, she inspires listeners to stop chasing approval, embrace authentic success, and tap into the infinite power within.

Episode 1 of The Drama Diet with Lisa Stuart

Rachel McCord, powerhouse entrepreneur, author, mama, and creator of The McCord List, shares her transformative journey from chaos to clarity. Once a self-described “drama magnet,” Rachel overcame perfectionism, burnout, and a lifelong pattern of gravitating toward chaos to embrace a life rooted in faith, self-awareness, and purpose.

In this inspiring episode, Rachel discusses her health journey following open-heart surgery, her shift from striving for accolades to yielding to God, and her mission to help others live courageously despite fear.

She dives into her philosophy of “Fly with Fear, but Fall with Faith,” revealing how fear, faith, and forgiveness intersect in daily life. Rachel also highlights her media network and faith-based apparel brand, Holy Spirit Vibe, sharing how she channels personal transformation into empowering others through hope, love, and spiritual growth.