About RED

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.

Ashleigh McPherson is a lifestyle creator, digital personality, and co-host of RED, where she brings a fresh, unfiltered voice to real conversations with creators, trendsetters, and rising stars. With over 17 million likes on TikTok, Ashleigh has built a loyal community by sharing relatable, no-filter content on everything from beauty routines to big feelings—and fans can’t get enough.

As the Gen Z counterpart to Michelle Barone’s seasoned media savvy, Ashleigh brings balance, humor, and heart to every episode. Whether she’s asking the bold questions or dropping one-liners that go viral, she helps keep RED raw, real, and ridiculously fun.