She Rocked It

Why are so many women opening businesses in Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue neighborhood? And what can we all learn from these rockstar women entrepreneurs? Tune into this episode to hear what went down at She Rocked It’s first-ever live panel discussion and networking event, held in partnership with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District during Women’s History Month 2022. Get...

For the final episode of our first season, we are thrilled to share an uplifting message of hope by way of the acclaimed children’s musician and singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Sonia moved to New York City with the dream of becoming a singer; within a few years, she was touring the world with Grammy Award-winning group Dan Zanes And Friends. In 2019, Sonia...

Jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon believes in following a “path of purpose,” and hers has led to multiple GRAMMY® Award nominations and performances at The Kennedy Center and The White House among other prestigious venues. Her path took a very different turn after the loss of her soulmate and husband, renowned architect Phil Freelon, which prompted her to question everything she thought she knew about...

Divinity Roxx has raised her voice -- and her bass -- as a Grammy-nominated recording artist, composer, and musician. She’s rocked it onstage alongside Beyoncé as her bassist and musical director, and has appeared on countless television shows including The Grammys, Saturday Night Live, and Good Morning America. Divinity’s career as a bass player skyrocketed after meeting the legendary bass virtuo...

Looking to unleash more creativity in your life and career? Then this conversation with Jennifer Blaine is sure to rock your world! Jennifer is an in-demand, multihyphenate actor-comedian-solo performer-voiceover artist who has shared the stage with comedians Chris Rock and Joe Piscopo and worked with distinguished actors including Laura Linney, Joanne Woodward, and Paul Newman. For the past 25 ye...

Bethany Lyons is a star of the yoga and fitness world, regularly sharing her insights in publications including Vogue, W Magazine and The Wall Street Journal ; appearing on the cover of Yoga Journal magazine; and working as a Founding Master Instructor at SoulCycle. A courageous entrepreneur at heart, she opened two Lyons Den Power Yoga studios in New York City, and then quickly pivoted to launchi...

Ashley Berke has used her communications savvy to elevate the profiles of world-renowned institutions. Currently, as VP of communications for The Philadelphia Orchestra, she is responsible for sharing the music and stories of this iconic Orchestra in innovative, inclusive ways. Previously, at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine (a.k.a. Penn Vet), she worked closely...

On this special episode, SHE ROCKED IT founder and host Karen Gross shares the behind-the-scenes story of this new platform dedicated to raising the volume on women’s voices. A professional writer and singer for two decades, Karen Gross has a unique understanding of the power and impact of the voice. As a singer, she has performed everywhere from prestigious theaters, to HGTV, to intimate jazz and...

Ever wondered what it takes to rock it as an Instagram influencer? Mallory Hank-Johnson (also known as MJ) shares how she became a social media star by courageously sharing her voice as a millennial mother and military wife. As an influencer, blogger, and entrepreneur, she’s now collaborated with over 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Costco, and Oreo. Through her podcast and online courses, MJ teac...

Mary Jelkovsky of Mary’s Cup of Tea opens up about how she found the courage to raise her voice and rock it as an outspoken advocate for self-love and body confidence. After recovering from an eating disorder, Mary began sharing her self-love journey on her Instagram account @maryscupofteaa — which has nearly 300,000 followers to date. Mary is also a published author ( The Gift of Self-Love , rele...

From her hometown of Beijing, China, to the “live from New York” set of Saturday Night Live, Teng Chen continues to blaze a trail and rock it in the male-dominated field of audio engineering. Since earning a master’s degree at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, Teng has collaborated with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra, and worked on major events...

Michelle Saahene’s life took a major turn in 2018, when she was one of the women responsible for the viral video of two Black men arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks for not buying coffee. The incident inspired her to co-found From Privilege to Progress—a growing national movement to amplify Black voices, desegregate the public conversation about race, and inspire others to #showup against racism...

Hey, rock star! Yeah, you! You've found the place you've been looking for.  She Rocked It is a media and mentorship platform where creative, courageous women rock it together. We are eager to learn from, listen to, and lift one another up — driven by the belief that women’s voices are essential. On our podcast and Instagram Live interview series, She Rocked It host/founder and creative e...