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/

On this episode, Lori shares stories and jokes from her memoir, "I Dare You to Walk In My Shoes!"

https://mhadutchess.org/tatarsky/

https://www.amazon.com/Dare-You-Walk-My-Shoes/dp/B0FD96KY7L

• (00:00:00) - Laurie Toft Tarski: Choose To Shine
• (00:03:14) - Dare You To Walk In My Shoes
• (00:07:18) - A Funny Story About Suicidal Ideation
• (00:09:02) - Comedian on Redeeming the Dream
• (00:14:50) - When You Can't Tell a Funny Story
• (00:16:24) - How Do You Know If Your Lover Is Dead or Alive?

Welcome to the first episode of The Lori Talk Tarsky Morning Show! To kick off the podcast, Lori interviews the show's producer Conor Walsh about his background in entertainment and his struggles with mental health.

https://www.cmjwentertainment.com/

https://linktr.ee/conorwalshmusic