She What?

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 HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignTell us about her!

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 HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

In this lively discussion, journalist Meghan Rabbitt, a veteran in women's health reporting, shares how a lunch with Maria Shriver turned into her mission to empower women through her book on health advocacy. She tackles myths surrounding menopause and emphasizes the importance of precise language in anatomy, unveiling enlightening details about the human and cow clitoris. Meghan also reflects on personal health decisions like her hysterectomy, while encouraging men to better support women's health experiences. Laughter and crucial insights abound!

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 Jersey Conference for Women.Check out Mel's website.For more, visit us on Instagram.Brought to you by Capital HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 Derma and the Glo Derma Academy.Want to see this interview or access episode transcripts? Check out our YouTube channel. For more, visit us on Instagram.Brought to you by Capital HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor:  Leigh IacobucciArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 outdoors (and summited Mount Kilimanjaro THREE TIMES). She also shares her perspective on diet culture, weight-loss drugs, and how brands can better serve people in larger bodies. Her account is an important reminder that you never know the story behind someone’s body, and we all have the power to push back against the stigmas and assumptions that too often surround weight and health.Follow Kara on Instagram.Want to see this interview or access episode transcripts? Check out our YouTube channel. For more, visit us on Instagram.Brought to you by Capital HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Christine FennessyArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 them Instagram. For more on She WHAT?, visit us on Instagram.Brought to you by Capital HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Christine FennessyArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!

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 you don't need to love sports to love Rhea. She's honest, she's hilarious, and she's 100 percent Philly. Want to see this interview or access episode transcripts? Check out our YouTube channel. For more, visit us on Instagram.Brought to you by Capital HealthCredits:Producer and Host: Jess DowneyProducer and Host: Maureen PetroskyProducer and Editor: Christine FennessyArtwork: Peter Yates DesignKnow someone with an amazing She WHAT? story?Tell us about her!