The Iconic Midlife

The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star Michael Allio is engaged—and he told me exactly when he knew she was the one. ❤️

They had been friends. She lived in California, he was raising his son in Ohio, and a relationship across the country didn’t exactly seem practical.

Then Michael saw her again.

Something was different.

Now, two years later, they’re engaged.

In my new conversation with Michael on The Iconic Midlife , we go far beyond the headlines and talk about grief, fatherhood, rebuilding your life, learning to experience joy again—and having the courage to open your heart to another love story.

🎧 The full podcast episode is available now wherever you listen.

📺 The full video premieres on YouTube today at 4 PM PT.

And I want to know: Do you believe you just KNOW when someone is your person?

Bonus Episode Alert!

This week, Intuitive Jennifer Shaffer takes on Spirit Speed Round—our rapid-fire game where the questions are fast, but the answers are surprisingly meaningful.

From the signs loved ones may be sending us to her heartfelt advice for anyone navigating grief, Jennifer’s responses are thoughtful, compassionate, and full of wisdom.

One of my favorite moments?

“Give yourself grace. Don’t ever try to get over it.”

Sometimes the simplest reminders are the ones we need most.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 The full Spirit Speed Round premieres today at 4:00 PM PT on YouTube.

💬 Do you believe loved ones send us signs?

Intuitive Jennifer Shaffer knew something was wrong… nearly 30 years before he murdered five people.

As a little girl, Jennifer refused to go near a neighborhood boy because she felt there was something deeply unsettling about him. No one understood why.

Nearly three decades later, he murdered five people execution-style.

It’s one of the many astonishing stories Jennifer shares in this week’s episode of The Iconic Midlife —along with why she believes intuition is something we all have… we just don’t all learn to trust it.

Whether you’re fascinated by intuition, consider yourself a skeptic, or have ever experienced something you simply couldn’t explain, this conversation will stay with you long after it’s over.

🎧 The full episode is available now on all major podcast platforms.

📺 You can also watch the full interview on YouTube.

💬 What do you think—are we born with intuition, or is it something we learn to trust?

✨ Intuitive Jennifer Shaffer has helped law enforcement on criminal investigations… and now Jessica Alba is producing a TV series inspired by her life.

How does someone go from assisting on criminal investigations to becoming the inspiration for a major television drama?

Jennifer joined me on The Iconic Midlife for one of the most fascinating conversations I’ve had. We talked about intuition, the biggest misconceptions about intuitive mediums, her friendship with Jessica Alba, and she even gave me a live, unscripted reading during the interview.

Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or simply love exploring life’s biggest questions, I think you’ll really enjoy this episode.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 The full video is available on YouTube today at 4pm PST.

The links are in my bio.

💛 I’d love to know… have you ever experienced something you simply couldn’t explain?

Just dropped today!

Who made up all these fashion “rules” anyway?

👖 Low-rise jeans.
✨ Sequins before noon.
🤍 White after Labor Day.
🙅‍♀️ Dressing for your age.

I put fashion icon Cynthia Rowley to the test in a game of Runway or Run Away? and she definitely had opinions. 😄

One of my favorite answers?

“Dress for your age?” Run Away.

🎥 Our bonus game episode, Runway or Run Away?, just dropped today! Watch now and see which trends Cynthia loved…and which ones she ran away from.

👇 Which fashion “rule” have you officially retired?

We’ve spent decades being told what women “should” and “shouldn’t” wear.

Fashion icon Cynthia Rowley has a different perspective.

She says there are no trends we all have to follow. Instead of asking, “Can I wear that?” she believes we should be asking, “What can I wear?”

It’s such a simple shift—but it’s one that extends far beyond fashion.

Confidence isn’t about permission.
It’s about curiosity.

🎙️ If you want to hear the full conversation on confidence, creativity, reinvention, and building a remarkable life, listen to The Iconic Midlife with Red Carpet Roxy wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 You can also watch the full interview on YouTube!

What’s one style rule you’ve officially left behind?

101 runway shows. A Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) lifetime achievement award. Dressing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Losing her husband at just 34.

Fashion icon Cynthia Rowley’s story is about so much more than style.

On this week’s episode of The Iconic Midlife , Cynthia shares how she’s stayed creatively relevant for more than four decades, why women should stop dressing for trends, and the mindset that carried her through unimaginable loss.

She also shares behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories—including the unforgettable first time she met Katy Perry—and the quote that’s stayed with me ever since:

“Pressure is a privilege.”

If you’re navigating your own next chapter, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Watch or listen now wherever you enjoy podcasts.

💬 What fashion “rule” have you stopped following—or wish you had?

No matter what you’ve been through, you’re still allowed to dream bigger than ever.

One of my favorite moments happened after I finished recording with Tonya Meisenbach BurnedBeauty2018.

I asked her what she’d say to Rihanna if she were listening.
Her answer wasn’t really about Rihanna.

It was about hope.
After surviving an unimaginable act of domestic violence, Savage X Fenty became one of the few brands she could comfortably wear during her recovery. Today, she’s dreaming of walking a Savage X runway—not because of what she’s been through, but because of everything she’s become.
That’s the power of resilience.
It’s never too late to dream a new dream.

🎧 If you haven’t listened to Tonya’s incredible story yet, the full episode of The Iconic Midlife is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

📺 You can also watch the full video on YouTube.

❤️ I’d love to know…
What’s one dream you’ve refused to give up on?

What is one thing adversity could never take from you?

In this special game from The Iconic Midlife, I asked Tonya Meisenbach to finish a series of simple sentences beginning with:
“The Fire Couldn’t Take…”

Her answers are a beautiful reminder that while adversity can change our circumstances, it doesn’t get the final say in who we become.

✨ Confidence comes from growth and healing.
✨ Love is stronger than darkness.
✨ Purpose can be born from pain.

🎧 If you haven’t listened to Tonya’s full episode yet, it’s available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 You can also watch the full interview and this game on YouTube.

❤️ I’d love to hear your answer:
What is one thing adversity could never take from you?

Can emotional abuse change your brain?

It’s a question I don’t think enough people are asking.

In my conversation with Tonya Meisenbach BurnedBeauty2018, we discuss the lasting effects of narcissistic abuse and why emotional abuse can leave wounds that aren’t always visible.

For years, Tonya didn’t even realize what she was experiencing was abuse. Today, she’s using her story to help other women recognize the signs, reclaim their confidence, and know they’re not alone.

If you haven’t listened to the full episode yet, it’s available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

📺 You can also watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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