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She What? invites you to join two friends and dig into the personal and often surprising stories of women who inspire them. And here, she tells the whole story. The failing. The thriving. The friends she made along the way. The pain she endured. The triumphs she celebrated. How she reinvented herself. Need a dose of inspiration? It’s here. Need a fresh perspective? We got that, too.
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From Top Chef to one-woman-shows and Enneagrams, Carla Hall splashes down into this She What? episode with zero ego and maximum joy. She dishes on the importance of knowing yourself, setting boundaries, and how to keep killing it in your 60s. Get ready to laugh, rethink your life path and feel genuinely inspired. Discover Carla's website and her instagram. For more, visit She What? on Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Producer and Host: Jess Downey Producer and Host...
In this first episode of Season 2, Jess and Maureen dive into a hilarious and profound conversation with novelist Caroline Palmer, whose debut book Workhorse explores the messy ambition of women who refuse to play nice. Recalling the glam of her fashion magazines days to 4:15 a.m. writing sessions in a floor-length faux leopard coat, she dishes on creativity, aging, and redefining success. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to chase the next big act in your life (spoiler, it’s not!...
Have you every been told that you can't do something and you think about giving up? In this episode, Charity Alyse shares how she turned racism, rejection, and a terrifying health scare into power, purpose, and a pop-up bookstore. Her grit, kindness, and creativity will inspire all of us. Check out Charity's Instagram and discover Austen's Shelf. For more, visit She What? on Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Producer and Host: Jess Downey Producer and Host: Maureen Petros...
When journalist Meghan Rabbitt sat down with Maria Shriver over a salad, she didn’t expect to walk out with an assignment to write the women’s health manifesto, but that’s exactly what happened. In this episode, Meghan joins Jess and Maureen to unpack the surprising truths behind her groundbreaking book The New Rules of Women’s Health, from the myths we still believe to why language and self-advocacy matter more than ever. Get ready for laughter and some jaw-dropping intel (hello, cow clitori...
When you find your true passion, sometimes you just have to take the leap. In this episode, Melanie Curtis shares how skydiving has taught her to push past fear, embrace vulnerability, and find power in community. From BLTs to bold moves, her life as a professional sky diver, artist, author and life coach reminds us that bravery isn’t just about skydiving — it’s about daring to show up fully in life. Join Jess and Maureen as they dare to record live for the first. time. ever. at the New Jerse...
Before Jess and Maureen jump into 2026, it's time to reflect on an incredible first year of She What?. This episode revisits the women, the stories, and all the surprises that made us laugh, cry, and stop in our tracks. Think of this episode as a highlight reel of courage, connection, and soooo many unforgettable She What? moments. For more, visit She What? on Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Producer and Host: Jess Downey Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky Producer and...
In this episode, trailblazer Chivonn Anderson shares how resilience, love, and purpose have shaped a life dedicated to opening doors for others. From standing up to injustices to creating spaces where people truly belong, Chivonn reminds us of what one woman's bravery can spark. Discover Chivonn's women's sports bar, Marsha's. For more, visit She What? on Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Producer and Host: Jess Downey Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky Producer and Edit...
Surfboards, serendipity, and radical reinvention—this episode dives into the extraordinary journey of Chelsea Ross, founder of Bali’s famed Goddess Retreats. From breaking into a male-dominated surf culture to guiding women through life-changing transformations, Chelsea’s story will make you want to book a flight and rethink your next chapter. Discover Chelsea's Goddess Retreats on Instagram. For more, visit She What? on Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Producer and Host...
Amy Lynn was a struggling ER nurse with five little kids, a stack of bills, and no clear path forward. One tiny act of self-care, a few units of Botox, became the catalyst for an entirely new life. In this episode of She What?, Amy gets raw about loss, resilience, and rebuilding her life from the inside out. From surviving tragedy to building a thriving aesthetic practice, Amy’s journey is a powerful reminder that confidence, like healing, starts within. Follow Amy on Instagram. Check out Glo...
How do you climb both a literal mountain and a metaphorical one? Kara Richardson Whitely, has done both—again and again. Kara is an outdoor adventurer, author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds (soon to be a movie), and CEO of The GORGEous Agency, which helps brands connect and grow with the plus-size market. In this episode, she talks about how events in her childhood led to her struggle with binge eating disorder, and how she found connection, healing, and peace in the outdoo...
Nikki Graziano nearly lost her life to alcohol. Today, she's the founder and owner of Bar Palmina, a zero-proof cocktail bar in Philly's Fishtown neighborhood (and named after her grandmother). In this powerful episode, Nikki tells the story of how she went from liver failure and life support into recovery, acceptance, and reinvention, creating a new space for herself and so many others. It's raw. It's real. And ultimately, it's hopeful. Check out the current menu at Bar Palmina and follow th...
For 28 years, Rhea Hughes has been the co-host of the WIP Morning Show on Sports Talk Radio. She talks to Jess and Maureen about how she broke in, stayed in, and rose to the top of a field long dominated by dudes. (And offers a unique bit of advice on timing big life events along the way.) She gets real about the anxieties of being a working mom, especially in a profession where your replacement is practically standing in your shadow. And she explains why they have such a pull on so many, but...
Tori Foles was a former Division I volleyball player who—like all athletes—knew her own body. But when a mysterious cascade of symptoms hit her at the age of 23, she initially faced a doctor who disregarded and diminished how she was feeling. In this episode, she shares how she fought for a diagnosis, and struggled to regain the life she'd once had. Today, she's a mom of three, a business owner, and wife of Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. Her conversation with Jess and Maureen is a powerful remind...
Chances are, you've got one very important thing in common with Jessy Kyle: You've spent most of your life wearing bras that don't fit quite right. For Jessy, a three-time cancer survivor (who, side note, has sung the national anthem for the Eagles), the problem was magnified when her doctors refused to do a breast reduction surgery. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story of beating the odds (again and again and again), finding gratitude in the little wins, and how she built a compa...
What if one of your life’s biggest accomplishment started…on a dare? Jess and Maureen talk with Dr. Jannell MacAulay, a combat pilot, special operations consultant, TEDx speaker, mother of two—and, among so many other things, leader of a mission to remove and destroy chemical weapons from Syria (yeah, we know, she what???). Jannell talks about how she ended up in the Air Force, that insane Syria story, being a military mom, and how she's using the mindset that helped her thrive in high-stakes...
Shanta Tailor was living the life of a typical 20-something–hanging with friends, starting up a career, saving for a place of her own–when she felt a lump. What happens next is extraordinary as Shanta faced a series of health and personal crises that could have derailed her life completely. But instead, she found an inner superpower (and nerves of steel because now...skydiver). Today, she's using that power to help others make it through the hardest days of their lives, so they too can get to...
Megan Cohen will tell you: She used to think she was above becoming a drug addict. She came from a good family and a nice area. She was smart. She knew better. And yet once her addiction took hold, she lost all control, eventually ending up homeless on the streets of Kensington. In this episode, she shares her story and the moments when real life angels offered her the hope she needed to believe recovery is possible. Today, she's channeling that same kindness and compassion for others f...
Lisa Jakub, also known as Lydia from the film Mrs. Doubtfire, left a thriving career in Hollywood at the age of 22 ("Everybody told me I was crazy."). In this episode, she talks about growing up as a child actor, the influence of her beloved friend and Doubtfire co-star, Robin Williams, her decision to leave acting, and how she discovered a powerful calling to help veterans. A mission that has been, literally, lifesaving. Learn more about Lisa on her website and her Insta. Watch this intervie...
What do you do when your beloved friend is dying to live a more sexually adventurous life before she loses her battle with cancer? Well, if you're Nikki Boyer, you start a podcast. Nikki is a singer, actress, Emmy winner, and the co-producer with her soulmate Molly of the hit podcast (turned Hulu series), Dying for Sex. We learn how she became an actor, met Molly, and how their friendship has changed her life, and is very likely changing how a lot of us think about–and talk about–sex and deat...
How does a gap year after high school turn into a life in Nepal, raising more than 100 kids? No seriously. Over 100! Maggie Doyne joins Jess and Maureen to discuss the heartbreaks and high points of parenthood, finding love, and living a purpose-driven life. For more on Maggie’s work in Nepal, check out BlinkNow. Want to see this interview or access episode transcripts? Check out our YouTube channel. For more, head to our Instagram. Brought to you by Capital Health Credits: Host and P...
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