Stassi Schroeder is an American television personality, author, and podcast host, best known for her role on the reality TV show Vanderpump Rules. She gained popularity for her outspoken and often polarizing personality on the Bravo series, where she was a main cast member from its inception in 2013 until her departure in 2020. Schroeder has expanded her career beyond reality television, authoring a New York Times bestselling book titled Next Level Basic: The Definitive Basic Bitch Handbook and hosting the successful podcast Straight Up with Stassi. Despite her success, Schroeder faced significant controversy and criticism, leading to her exit from Vanderpump Rules due to past racially insensitive actions, after which she has focused on rebuilding her career and personal brand.