A Deeper Look

Summary Marguerite Adzick, founder of Addison Bay, shares her journey as a female founder and entrepreneur. She discusses the origination of the idea for Addison Bay and how she went from idea to execution. Marguerite talks about the mission of Addison Bay to offer elevated activewear for the modern woman and the importance of dressing women for all parts of their day. She also shares her experien...

Summary Michelle Money and Jen Clyde, founders of Fore All, discuss their journey in creating a clothing brand that caters to women in golf. They share how their own frustrations with the lack of options in golf apparel led them to start Fore All. They talk about the importance of bringing fun and authenticity to the game and breaking down the intimidation factor. Michelle and Julia Rae also discu...

Summary Paige Davis, the former host of Trading Spaces, shares her journey from being a dancer and actress to becoming the face of a home renovation show. She talks about the impact of Trading Spaces on the home renovation industry and how it launched HGTV and DIY approaches to home improvement. Paige discusses how she landed the role on Trading Spaces and the challenges she faced as a host withou...

Summary In this solo episode, Julia Rae shares her personal experience with cystic fibrosis, from childhood to adulthood. She discusses the impact of the disease on her life, the challenges she faced, and the hope she found. Julia also talks about the importance of mental health and the need for empathy and understanding for those with chronic illnesses. Takeaways Cystic fibrosis is a genetic chro...

Summary Simone De La Rue, the founder of Body by Simone, shares her journey from being a Broadway dancer to becoming a fitness entrepreneur. She discusses her international upbringing, her transition to the fitness industry, and the challenges she faced in building her brand. Simone also talks about the importance of adapting her workouts to cater to women in perimenopause and menopause. She empha...

Summary Deidre Rogan shares her journey of becoming a member of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. From a young age, Deidre knew she wanted to dance for the company after seeing Alvin Ailey's iconic work, Revelations. She trained extensively in modern dance and auditioned for the Ailey summer intensives and the BFA program. After graduating, she joined Ailey Two and eventually auditioned for the main...

Summary MJ Acosta Ruiz, the first Afro-Latina woman host for the NFL, shares her journey in the broadcast industry and the challenges she faced as a woman and minority. She talks about her passion for performance and how it led her to the broadcast space. MJ also discusses her experience as an NFL cheerleader and the rigorous audition process. She emphasizes the importance of mentors and the suppo...

A Deeper Look at... Mallory Hagan, former Miss America and Congressional cadidate, shares her journey and experiences in the pageant and political worlds. She discusses the scholarship opportunities and the importance of being the best version of oneself in competition. Mallory also highlights the strong bonds and friendships formed among Miss America contestants. She talks about the challenges sh...

Cheval is not only an amazing fashion designer and entrepreneur, but she is the founder of the nonprofit A Girl You Might Know , dedicated to sharing powerful lessons for understanding and negotiating contracts in the workplace. Cheval is a fierce and resilient creative leader and she has so much insight to share as she has lived through a contract dispute in the age of social media that resulted...

Summary In this conversation, Julia Rae interviews Jesse Draper, a venture capitalist and advocate for investing in women. They discuss Jesse's journey from aspiring actress to hosting a tech talk show and eventually becoming a venture capitalist. Jesse shares insights into the world of venture capital and the importance of networking and building relationships. She also emphasizes the need for en...

On this episode, content creator, Quigley, goes deep on her evolution from singer to successful fashion blogger to multi-faceted content creator. Tune in to hear her share the challenges and the rewards of embracing vulnerability as a creative, her experience on American Idol, the impact motherhood had on her identity, and her return to music. Quigley shares insights on dealing with online hate, f...

In this conversation, Julia Rae - singer, songwriter, actor, and patient advocate - introduces her podcast 'A Deeper Look' by sharing her personal journey with cystic fibrosis (CF). She reveals the challenges of growing up with a chronic illness while pursuing her dreams in the performing arts. Julia emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories to connect with others that may provide hope...

I’m Julia Rae and this is A Deeper Look.  On the surface I’m a singer, actor, and patient advocate. Underneath I have faced a struggle or two, including setbacks from facing a serious chronic illness, and my villain edit on reality tv, and through it all I wished people would take a deeper look at me.  Join me as I gain insight from my guests who’ve inspired me with their grit and determ...