Explore every episode of the podcast What's Her Story With Sam & Amy

In a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with comedian Tig Notaro who is best known for her deadpan humor. She was nominated for two Grammies and an Emmy. Her memoir, I’m Just a Person, is a New York Times Bestseller.

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In a live interview at MAKERS Women, Zuri Adele shares her story of grit and joy as an actress and activist. Zuri is best known for her portrayal of series regular 'Malika' on the award-winning TV series "Good Trouble,” now in its fifth season.

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In part 2 of our conversation with Sarah LaFleur, we dive deeper into the story of her life and building the iconic clothing brand M.M.LaFleur. 

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Sarah LaFleur is the Founder and CEO of MMLaFleur, known for women’s “power casual” workwear. 

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Victoria Garrick is a mental health advocate for young women and athletes. A former Division I college volleyball player, Victoria has amassed over a million followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost.

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Joanne Lee Molinaro is known as the Korean Vegan. She is a lawyer turned Tiktok superstar and New York Times Bestselling author. In June 2022, Joanne's "Korean Vegan Cookbook" was honored with the James Beard Media Award for Vegetable-Focused Cooking. 

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Jess Weiner is a cultural thought leader who has worked with thousands of individuals and advised companies such as Unilever, Mattel, Warner Brothers and Nike. She has been behind culture-changing moments from Dove’s campaign for “Real Beauty” to the evolution of Barbie. 

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Erika Alexander is an award-winning actress best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on The Cosby Show and Maxine Shaw on Living Single. She also stars in films like the award winning Get Out.

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Meaghan Murphy is the Editor in Chief of Woman’s Day Magazine and the author of Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY.

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Ariana Pierce is an entrepreneur turned Web3 expert. She has seamlessly transitioned from starting and growing a successful nail polish business to becoming a preeminent leader and educator on the blockchain. 

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Hitha Palepu is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals and an author of two books including We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris. 

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Kerri Walsh Jennings is the most decorated beach volleyball Olympian of all-time having won three gold and two bronze medals.

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In a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with the professional baseball player who inspired the classic movie and now TV show A League of Their Own, Maybelle Blair. 

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Randi Zuckerberg is the former director of market development and spokesperson for Facebook, and a sister of Mark Zuckerberg. After seven years at the company, Randi left to start her own entrepreneurial ventures and is now leading the charge in Web 3.

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Nicole Lapin is a former news anchor turned finance expert. Known for her straight talk, she is the author of four books including her most recent, Miss Independent. Nicole is the host of her own “Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin” and Hatched, a business competition show on The CW Network. 

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Susan Cain is the author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, which spent eight years on The New York Times best seller list. Susan’s TED talk has been viewed over 40 million times. LinkedIn named her the Top 6th Influencer in the World, just behind Richard Branson and What's Her Story Season 1 guest Melinda Gates. Susan's new masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, arrived on bookshelves this week. 

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Bobbi Rebell is an author and host of the Financial Grownup podcast. Her newest book is: “Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart.” She was previously the global business news television anchor and personal finance columnist at Thomson Reuters. 

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Gloria Feldt was the CEO and president of Planned Parenthood from 1996 to 2005, the world’s largest reproductive health and advocacy organization. She was named by Vanity Fair one of “America’s Top 200 Women Leaders, Legends, and Trailblazers,” Glamour’s “Woman of the Year." 

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Suzanne Lerner is the President and CEO of Michael Stars, the fashion essentials company she co-founded with her late husband. She is an activist and philanthropist devoted to running a socially responsible business. Suzanne is a board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women.

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Liz Lange is the Founder of Liz Lange Maternity, widely credited with putting fashion maternity wear on the map. She is now the creative director and CEO of fashion brand Figue. Since 2002, Target has carried Liz Lange for Target, the retailer's sole offering in maternity apparel. She is the star of the popular Sony podcast, "The Just Enough Family.".

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Marlee Matlin remains the youngest academy award winner ever for her Oscar for lead actress in Children of a Lesser God at age 21. Since then she has become the most famous deaf actress in the world and was her latest movie, Coda, was nominated for an Oscar on the morning of our interview. She is the author of two children’s books and an autobiography, and is the mother of four.

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Agapi Stassinopoulos is best known as Arianna Huffington’s sister, but she is a star in her own right. A gifted orator, Agapi is a motivational speaker and the author of three books, most recently, Speaking With Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire and Uplift You. 

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Co-host Amy Nelson has gone through big public turmoil and a personal crisis over the last two years. In this episode the tables are turned as she is interviewed by her podcast co-host Sam Ettus. Amy bravely shares her untold story in this raw and emotional conversation.

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Gabrielle Blair’s original website Design Mom was named a Time Magazine website of the year. She is the founder of the design conference Alt Summit and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Design Mom. Her newest book is Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way to Think About Abortion.

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You probably know famed stylist Stacy London as co-host of TLC’s hit makeover show “What Not to Wear.” which landed her squarely in the heart of TV stardom. What you might not know is that she is now taking the middle age market by storm with her new company, The State of Menopause. 

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Professional dancer Cheryl Burke has starred in 25 seasons of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. She talks to us about mental health, childhood abuse, her celebrity partners and more.

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Minda Harts is the founder of The Memo, a career development company for women of color. She is the bestselling author of two books including her most recent, Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace. In 2020 she was named LinkedIn’s top voice for equity in the workplace. Our conversation spans Minda’s career, workplace trauma and what needs to change. 

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Dubbed the "most famous and least understood right-hand woman," Huma Abedin was the gatekeeper to Hillary Clinton and the former wife of disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner. Huma has recently added best selling author to the mix with the release of her memoir, "BOTH/AND: A Life In Many Worlds." In her most in depth interview ever, Huma talks about the highs and the lows, her heartbreak, her relationship with Hillary, her guilt about the 2016 election and even her dating life.

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Knox, we talk about rebuilding her life after her wrongful murder conviction, meeting her husband, her life as a mother and what the future holds.

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In our Season 2 premiere, Amanda Knox joins us to tell her story as she has never told it before. Amanda experienced the unthinkable, spending almost four years in an Italian prison following her wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of her study abroad roommate Meredith Kercher.

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This week's episode features Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, a leading force in finance. We hear the story of how she grew Charles Schwab from her first job as a file clerk to leading the entire company. A mom of three adult children, Carrie's parents led to her passion for financial literacy for all. And Carrie shares her financial tips from 401ks to crypto. This is one you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Menendez, author of "The Likeability Trap" and anchor of MSNBC's "American Voices." Alicia's insights into why we want to be liked carry us through a conversation about how we shape our lives, how we raise our daughters, and how we can build a different world.

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In this episode, we have a candid and racy conversation with advertising executive turned entrepreneur Cindy Gallop who calls herself the "Michael Bay of Business." Cindy is the Founder and CEO of Make Love Not Porn and at the forefront of the sextech industry.

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In this episode we get the inside story of Alison Levine's climb from the highest peaks to the top of the speaking world. Alison is a polar explorer and mountaineer who has completed the Adventure Grand Slam which entailed climbing the seven summits and skiing both Poles. Alison is one of the country’s top 10 most sought after corporate speakers.

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In a live interview at MAKERS Women, we talk with American gymnastics champion and viral sensation Nia Dennis. She shares her story of overcoming devastating injury, her plans for the future, and she reveals the secret she has been living with for the last 10 years. 

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This episode features Confidence Coach Christen Shefchunas, who works with athletes at all levels from Olympians and NCAA All Americans to high school athletes. As a former Division I head coach, Christen watched too many women miss out on their potential because of their lack of confidence. Realizing that there was a lack of resources, Christen left her 16-year coaching career and started Coach Christen, a business focused on helping female athletes. In this What’s Her Story “Author Snack Series” we discuss Christen’s new book, 30 Days to Confident and the keys to unlocking your inner confidence.

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Today, we meet one of America’s most prominent non-profit CEOs. Stacey D. Stewart is the President and CEO of the March of Dimes. She previously served as the U.S. President of United Way Worldwide, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Stacey shares stories of growing up in middle class America as the daughter of a high school valedictorian who was expected to abandon her own dreams to support her husband, before reemerging as a leader. She also delves into her life as a mom and one half of a DC power couple. From politics to parenting and career, this is an episode not to be missed!

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n this episode we interview Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The former professional basketball player has become known for her willingness to take on the big fights ranging from the opioid crisis to the Trump administration. Hear how Maura chooses her battles and why she never gives up until she wins.

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In the second episode of our Author Snack Series, we’re sharing a bite-sized interview with Tanya Selvaratnam - artist, Emmy-nominated producer and author. We talk to Tanya about her new book, “Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence” about her abusive relationship with then New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. We hear about her struggle to come forward, how she reclaimed her feeling of safety, and why bystanders need to become upstanders.

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This week, we interview Rebecca Minkoff, designer and creator of the eponymous global fashion brand. Rebecca dishes on the t-shirt that launched her career, what it’s like running a business with her brother, how she and her husband divide the parenting and best of all, she candidly shares the challenges she has faced on her entrepreneurial journey. 

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This week on What’s Her Story, we’re joined by Julie Lythcott-Haims. After more than a decade as Dean of Freshman at Stanford, Julie took on the over-parenting rat race through her bestselling books and TED talk. We talk about raising independent children, redefining achievement, and most importantly, how to be the kind of parents our children deserve. 

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This week on What’s Her Story, we’re joined by Rachel Nichols, host of ESPN’s daily show focused on the NBA. We chat with Rachel about her early years at The Washington Post, rising in the ranks despite not fitting the mold, and how she parents.

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In the first episode of our brand new Author Snack Series, we’re sharing a bite-sized interview with Susan McPherson - author, consultant, serial connector, and communications pro. Susan shares the origin story for her career in connection, the unexpected questions she asks to forge relationships, and tips for introverts looking to make more friends.

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This is the second in our two part series with Amy Purdy, paralympic snowboarder, motivational speaker, Dancing With the Stars runner up and author. In this episode Amy talks about learning to snowboard again post-amputation, her intense relationship with her husband, her struggles with self-confidence, dancing her way to stardom with Derek Hough and how she stays positive in the midst of adversity. 

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In the first of our two part series with Amy Purdy, paralympic snowboarder, motivational speaker, Dancing With the Stars runner up and author, we take a deep dive into Amy's journey. From losing both of her legs at 19 to becoming a decorated athlete and hero to many, Amy has chosen again and again to view challenges as opportunities. 

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Candace Nelson is the entrepreneur who put cupcakes on the map as their own category. She is the Founder of Sprinkles and Pizzana, a judge on Cupcake Wars and the author of the new book Sweet Success.

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This week we're joined by Swan Sit, global digital marketing executive, Clubhouse’s biggest star, and board member of three public companies. We chat with Swan about immigrating to the United States as a child, her incredible career, being managed by Gary Vaynerchuk, and of course, her personal life!  

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This week we’re joined by Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of more than 17 books. Jennifer shares her path from newsroom reporter to novelist, how she developed life-long confidence, and the challenges of raising teenage daughters. This episode is dedicated to Jennifer’s incredible, wise, and hilarious mother, Fran, who passed just days ago. We wish Fran could hear the loving stories Jennifer shared with us.

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In the wake of Melinda and Bill Gates’ recent divorce announcement, we’re sharing Melinda’s most personal interview ever. We talk about division of household labor, empowering women around the world, raising well-adjusted kids and the last thing that she and Bill fought about. Tune in to really understand Melinda and what she stands for. 

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In this episode we chat with forest ecologist Suzanne Simard, whose groundbreaking research led to her wildly popular TED talk on how trees talk to each other. Suzanne discusses sexism in science; the stressful life choice that led to her cancer, why her children are following in her footsteps; and finding love after her divorce.

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