The Stiletto Room

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The Stiletto Room

Dina LaPolt

13 episodes

5 days ago

What happens when the daughter of a rock legend decides to write her own story? In this powerful and emotional episode of The Stiletto Room, I sit down with Jesse Money, daughter of the late, great Eddie Money — my former client and dear friend — to talk about love, loss, recovery, and finding her voice as an artist and woman. We go deep: from life on the road with her dad and the family band, to how the Real Money TV show came to be, to the heartbreak of losing both her father and grandfathe...

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The Stiletto Room

In the Shadow of a Legend: Jesse Money Steps Into Her Own Spotlight

5 days ago

38 minutes

The Stiletto Room

Melissa Carbone: The Woman Who Made Fear Fun

What do you do when everyone tells you you’re crazy for leaving a cushy executive job to run a haunted hayride? If you’re Melissa Carbone, you go all in—and end up creating what becomes the largest Halloween-themed entertainment company in the world. From building LA’s iconic Haunted Hayride out of her own front yard to securing the biggest Shark Tank deal in history with Mark Cuban, Melissa has redefined immersive entertainment. She now co-owns Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, run...

1 week ago

37 minutes

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deadmau5 Unmasked: From Basement Beats to Global Icon

You’ve seen the helmet, you’ve heard the music—but you’ve never heard deadmau5 like this. In this episode of The Stiletto Room, Joel Zimmerman (aka deadmau5) sits down with me for a rare, unfiltered conversation about his journey from taking apart TVs as a kid in Ontario to headlining festivals across the globe. Joel opens up about teaching himself computer music before the Internet, creating his own opportunities, and how a fried mouse inside his PC became one of the most iconic names in ele...

2 weeks ago

55 minutes

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Managing Stars, Motherhood & Madness: Alexis Fisher

What happens when a Florida girl with zero connections hops off a plane at LAX convinced she’s “arrived”? If you’re Alexis Fisher, you turn that delusion into destiny. From unpaid internships and 6:45 a.m. calls with Hollywood legends, to being one of the first to take YouTubers seriously at Maker Studios, Alexis saw the creator economy coming before anyone else. That leap of faith became Timeline Management, the company she founded from her apartment—and grew into a powerhouse representing t...

3 weeks ago

45 minutes

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Music, Movies & Manifestation with Tee Kissen

When Tee Kissen walks into the room, the vibe shifts—high frequency, high standards, and high heels. She’s the actress, artist, model, entrepreneur, and unapologetic original behind the viral mantra: “Bad bitches got feelings.” In this episode of The Stiletto Room, Tee opens up about her new single “Bad”, blending R&B and pop with raw vulnerability, and why independence has always been her power play. We get into everything—her start as a commercial kid with brands like Google and CoverGi...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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Inside the Legacy of SONA: Music, Passion & Purpose with Michelle Lewis & Kay Hanley

What happens when two badass songwriters get a $4.78 royalty check for a global hit? They start a revolution. In this episode of The Stiletto Room, I sit down with my dear friends Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo, “Here & Now”) and Michelle Lewis (Cher, Little Mix, Andra Day) to revisit the wild story of how we founded SONA (Songwriters of North America). From walking into my office with questions, to organizing hundreds of writers overnight, to suing the Department of Justice (yes, we really ...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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Jason Lee: Redefining Influence from the Entertainment Industry to Politics

Jason Lee is not here to play small — and he never has. From surviving foster care and gun violence to becoming Vice Mayor of Stockton and founder of Hollywood Unlocked, Jason’s life is a masterclass in using street smarts, grit, and unapologetic truth-telling to shake up every room he enters. In this episode, we go all in: how he went from labor organizing and taking on corrupt unions to building one of the most influential media platforms in urban culture. We talk about running for office a...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Shani Darden: The Skin Care Expert Behind Hollywood’s Flawless Faces

What do Jessica Alba, Hollywood’s elite, and my own face all have in common? Shani Darden. She’s the esthetician-turned-entrepreneur who went from rolling around in music videos to creating the go-to skin care line trusted by celebrities and Sephora shoppers worldwide. In this episode of The Stiletto Room, Shani opens up about her journey from a small town in upstate New York to becoming one of the most respected Black female founders in beauty. She talks about her obsession with skin care as...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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Hits, Heartbreak, and Reinvention

What does it really take to survive—and thrive—in the music industry? In this episode of The Stiletto Room, I sit down with two of the most brilliant (and brutally honest) hitmakers in the game: Bonnie McKee (the pen behind Teenage Dream, California Gurls, Roar) and Shane Stevens (the voice behind American Honey, Fancy Like, and countless Nashville gems). We go way beyond the highlight reel. Bonnie opens up about losing her first record deal at 16, falling into addiction, and clawing her way ...

2 months ago

50 minutes

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Why Tinashe Refuses to Compromise her Art

Tinashe doesn’t just walk into a room, she floats in like she owns it, crystals in one hand, hit records in the other. From dancing at age four to leading a girl group, and ultimately carving out her own lane as a fearless solo artist, she’s lived a lifetime before most people finish high school. In this episode of The Stiletto Room, we get into it all: the freedom of creating her early mixtapes, the perfectionism that still drives her, and the viral wildfire that was Nasty and No Broke Boys....

2 months ago

45 minutes

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From the Bronx to the Capitol: Activism, Policy and the Fight for Justice

When Prophet speaks, entire rooms shift. From being slammed to the ground by police at just 13 years old to becoming the co-founder and president of the Black Music Action Coalition, Prophet has spent his life turning trauma into transformation. In this episode of The Stiletto Room, I sit down with Prophet to trace his journey—from grabbing a megaphone in the Bronx to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. We talk about everything: battling Reverend Butts over rap lyric...

2 months ago

46 minutes

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The Woman Behind ‘Man in the Mirror’ — In Conversation With Songwriter Siedah Garrett

When Siedah Garrett walks into a room, legends stop and listen—literally. She’s the Grammy-winning, two-time Oscar-nominated force who penned “Man in the Mirror” for Michael Jackson, sang alongside the greats, and turned every “you can’t” into “watch me.” In this episode of The Stiletto Room, we go way beyond the headlines. Siedah gets real about growing up in constant motion, dodging eviction notices every nine months, finding music as her lifeline, and learning to ignore the doubters (or be...

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Stiletto Room

Welcome to The Stiletto Room

Welcome to The Stiletto Room—the unfiltered chat show where no topic is off-limits. I’m Dina LaPolt, entertainment attorney, advocate, and tenacious trailblazer. Each week, I sit down with creative visionaries, iconic disruptors, and unapologetic originals to dive deep into work, life, love, LGBTQ+ journeys, social justice, and everything in between. So, grab a seat, get comfortable, and let’s get real. Baby, this is The Stiletto Room. Pre-order Street Smart: Succeeding in a Man's World...

3 months ago

1 minute