Irene Michaels' Unstoppable Spirit

Recording artist and entrepreneur Irene Michaels joins The Jeremiah Show for a captivating conversation tracing her unconventional career across music, modeling, acting, and publishing.    Irene’s artistic journey began as a singer, dancer, and model in Chicago.    She founded the successful modeling agency SHOWTIME, her flagship platform, “I On,” a luxury lifestyle brand, and “I On The Scene,” which celebrates entertainment, beauty, and the luxury lifestyle, now approaching its 20th anniversary.    As a House Music Diva, she achieved critical acclaim with her single “I Like Rain,” which won a Josie Music Award for Best Pop Song of the Year.    Her sold-out solo shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York have captivated audiences with her blend of music, personal stories, and life inspiration.    In 2025, her song My Heart (Hip Hop Mix) — feat. Twizm Whyte Piece won the 2025 Josie Music Awards — Song of the Year.    Irene Michaels, whose autobiography is in the works, is releasing a new EP IN 2026 featuring her greatest hits.    Irene Michaels emphasizes adaptability, sustained curiosity, and the value of remaining professionally engaged across decades of creative work.     IRENE MICHAEL’S OFFICIAL WEBSITES & LINKS   I On The Scene — Brand Flagship Platform https://ionthescene.com   IreneMichaels.com — Artist Site https://irenemichaels.com   Linktree (Irene Michaels Music) https://linktr.ee/irenemichaelsmusic   Photo Credit: Emily-Gualdoni-Photography   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Irene Michaels 10:11 Irene's Artistic Journey Begins 18:04 From Modeling to Acting: Building Confidence 25:30 Life in Hollywood vs. Chicago 30:19 Launching ION and Inspiring Others 33:17 Beauty and Health Tips for Women Over 50 39:01 Reflections on Life and Future Plans 39:28 Finding Relevance in Nature and Listening 40:50 Confronting Ageism and the Fear of Irrelevance 43:00 Health Challenges and the Reality of Aging 46:00 A Journey into Music: Starting at Seventy 51:54 Exploring House Music and New Genres 01:02:04 The Connection Between Horses and Personal Growth 01:06:05 Performing Live: A Sense of Accomplishment 01:07:03 Looking Ahead: Future Projects and Reinventions   Listen More. Evolve   - - -   THE JEREMIAH SHOW Voices Carry - These Are Your Stories    POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS  The Jeremiah Show - Please Subscribe & Rate - CLICK HERE   Check Out The Back Catalogs of Special Guests - CLICK HERE To Become a Sponsor of The Jeremiah Show CLICK HERE for Media Deck and Rates THE JEREMIAH SHOW BROUGHT TO YOU BY evolve entertainment network - www.thejeremiahshow.com   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Designer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio Be sure to check out these evolve entertainment network shows  The Arwen Lewis Show, The Kimi Kato Show with Jeremiah, and The Mike Gormley Show   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES  Music Connection Magazine - https://www.musicconnection.com/ MusiCares - MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community - https://musicares.org/ Cuzen Matcha - https://cuzenmatcha.com/ Golda Zahra - https://www.goldazahra.com/     The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Ontario, Santa Barbara, Paris, and Los Angeles by Radio Candy Media, Radio Evolve, and Belter Radio, My Indie Radio Paris   JEREMIAH D. HIGGINS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS GRAHAM PALMER’S WEBSITE Surprise Studio , On Instagram: Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode? You can find the Original Music Soundtrack - CLICK HERE:  TJS Spotify Playlists   TJS Opening Theme Music  By DAVE MATTHEWS BAND "The Ocean and the Butterfly" RCA Records   TJS REWIND - Classic Shows Drop Wednesday NEW SHOWS - Every Friday   Loop In With Us!  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to The Jeremiah Show Podcast to be alerted to new artist interviews: CLICK HERE   The Jeremiah Show airs on Radio Evolve Santa Barbara on Monday - Friday, 10 am - 12 pm - #TuneIn! -  https://radio-evolve.rocks/