STARS ABOUT STARS®

In this powerful episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, Rosalyn Yellin – star of Netflix's Members Only: Palm Beach, philanthropist, and mother of five – shares how she went from having nothing to living the life she always believed was meant for her.

Rosalyn opens up about a difficult childhood that led to her being sent to boarding school abroad as a teenager, leaving her first marriage while pregnant with no money, no job, and not even a credit card, working three jobs to rebuild her life, and finding lasting love grounded in faith and shared values. She also reflects on raising five children, her grandparents' Holocaust survival and the lessons they passed down, the pressure social media puts on young girls, finding her voice on reality TV, and why she calls her fifties the best decade of her life. Guided by Iryna's signature questions, this candid conversation reveals the resilience, gratitude, and mission to empower women behind Rosalyn's story.

In this inspiring episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, podcaster and entrepreneur Joey Merlino returns for a second, fan-requested conversation and shares his honest take on money, family, and what it really means to live well.

Joey opens up about spending years away from his family and missing his daughters' childhood, learning to adapt to any circumstances, why health and family matter more to him than ever as he approaches sixty-five, the power of confidence and surrounding yourself with the right people, why he believes money makes life easier but can't buy love, the fake lifestyles behind social media, and why he wouldn't erase a single memory, good or bad. Through questions from Iryna's self-reflective emotional intelligence cards, this heartfelt conversation uncovers the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped one of today's most charismatic and outspoken personalities.

In this inspiring episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, yoga teacher, physiotherapist, and university lecturer Simon Borg-Olivier shares the real story behind a life devoted to bridging ancient Eastern wisdom and modern science.

Simon opens up about learning to hold his breath as a child from his freediver father, nearly dying twice, first after inhaling chlorine gas at fifteen and then from a machete wound in Goa at twenty-nine, breaking his neck at twenty, choosing yoga over a career in science, co-founding Yoga Synergy, studying with legendary teachers in India, sitting without breathing for nine and a half minutes in a university experiment, becoming a father, and why love, connection, and a calm nervous system are the true foundations of health. Through astrology and numerology-inspired questions, this heartfelt conversation uncovers the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped a man who believes happiness is a choice, not something you wait for.

In this inspiring episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, Ukrainian model Mariia Kaidashova shares the real story of putting her modeling career on hold for love, only to find her true calling again after a devastating personal tragedy.

Mariia opens up about her childhood in Kharkiv and her parents' divorce, turning down her first modeling offer to save a nine-year relationship, leaving Ukraine because of the war, ending that relationship and moving to America with just 300 dollars, losing her former partner after a tragic accident, living with guilt, and finally stepping onto the path she was always meant to follow. Through astrology and numerology-inspired questions, this heartfelt conversation uncovers the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped a young woman learning to forgive herself and trust her dreams.

In this inspiring episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of the SelfHealers movement Dr. Nicole LePera, known to millions as The Holistic Psychologist, shares the real story behind her journey from a lonely, anxious child in Philadelphia to one of the most influential voices in mental health today.

Nicole opens up about growing up without emotional attunement, carrying deep loneliness through her twenties in New York City, struggling with panic attacks, breaking the habit of people-pleasing, choosing a child-free life, overcoming her fear of the camera, writing four books, and why true healing must include the body, not just the mind. Through astrology and numerology-inspired questions, this heartfelt conversation uncovers the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped the woman who helped millions of people begin their journey back to themselves.

In this inspiring episode of Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, television host and PR professional Brittney Hope Levine shares the real story behind her career in media, the entertainment industry, and life beyond the spotlight.

Brittney opens up about surviving an emotionally abusive relationship, overcoming pregnancy loss, building a successful television career, working in public relations, navigating social media, handling criticism, and why authentic relationships matter more than fame. Through astrology-inspired questions, this heartfelt conversation uncovers the mindset, values, and experiences that shaped one of today's respected TV personalities.

How do you build a successful personal brand in today's digital world? In this exclusive episode of the Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, Joe "Lil Snuff" Perri – co-host of The Skinny with Joey Merlino podcast, entrepreneur, restaurant owner, and social media personality, shares the real strategies behind growing a loyal audience, creating viral content, and turning consistency into success.

We discuss social media growth, Instagram strategy, content creation, personal branding, entrepreneurship, overcoming addiction, sobriety, and the mindset required to build a successful business in the digital age. Snuff also reveals his favorite content strategies, lessons learned from building millions of views, and the importance of staying authentic online.

What happens when one of Hollywood's most outspoken insiders sits down for a deeply personal conversation about fame, success, family, and life's biggest turning points? In this episode of Stars About Stars podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, media personality, podcaster, author, and former celebrity columnist AJ Benza opens up like never before.

From unforgettable encounters with celebrities and Hollywood legends to his journey through journalism, television, marriage, fatherhood, and personal reinvention, AJ shares the experiences that shaped his life. He discusses working with Sylvester Stallone, his views on Donald Trump, the challenges of fame, financial setbacks, and why becoming a father changed everything.

In this episode of the Stars About Stars Podcast hosted by Iryna Wood, a legendary fashion designer Jeff Hamilton shares the story behind his rise from Morocco and France to the United States, where he built one of the most iconic leather jacket brands in celebrity, NBA, and streetwear culture. In this exclusive interview, Jeff opens up about chasing the American Dream, changing his name to sound more American, arriving in the U.S. with only $6,000, and creating jackets worn by Michael Jordan, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Snoop Dogg, and more.

Jeff Hamilton reveals how he founded Guess Men, became a pioneer in luxury leather fashion, and transformed custom NBA championship jackets into cultural icons. He also speaks candidly about business struggles, lawsuits, depression, divorce, losing confidence in himself, and the powerful comeback that reignited his creativity and career. From astrology and spirituality to discipline, hustle, success, and resilience, this conversation is filled with inspiring life lessons for entrepreneurs, fashion lovers, NBA fans, creatives, and anyone pursuing greatness.

Relationship expert, writer, and founder of The Great Love Debate Brian Howie joins Iryna Wood on Stars About Stars Podcast for a raw and deeply personal conversation about love, fear of commitment, modern relationships, astrology, emotional vulnerability, and why so many people no longer believe lasting love is possible. Known for hosting the biggest live dating and relationship show across all 50 states, Brian opens up about the hidden emotional reasons he has never been married, how childhood shapes our ability to trust love, why modern dating culture creates emotional distance, and what men and women truly need from each other in relationships.