Let's Talk Ladies: Conversations Across Generations

In Season 3, we talked about everything from resilience with former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry to driving with racecar driver Katherine Legge. We talked about starting your own business, women’s rights, and personal safety. We talked about how it’s different across generations when you’re working with your partner, traveling, or raising sons. And we talked about boobs, overconsumption, and tattoo...

Join Food Network star and restaurant owner Maneet Chauhan as she shares her inspiring journey of perseverance, resilience, and success. In this exclusive interview, Maneet talks with host M.B. Roberts about breaking barriers as a woman in the culinary world, her rise to fame on Chopped , Tournament of Champions, and other shows, and the grit it takes to thrive as a celebrity chef and restaurateur...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Ladies: Conversations Across Generations , we explore the fascinating world of tattoos and self-expression with Nashville-based tattooist and fine artist Elisheba Mrozik, better known as Queen Bee. We dive into the history of women and tattoos—when did it become socially acceptable for women to wear their ink proudly? Once considered the domain of sailors, prisoners,...

What happens when your childhood spans Saudi Arabia, Italy, and the U.S.—and your roots trace back to the Philippines? In this eye-opening episode, host M.B. Roberts talks with writer and photographer Karina Quintans, a true global citizen who has visited 49 countries and counting. Karina shares how growing up across continents gave her a rare perspective on identity, cultural nuance, and what it...

Is a new generation of women redefining what it means to see the world?  In this episode we talk with SK Hammer—Instagram content creator, Nashville insider, and globe-trotting travel expert—about the joys and challenges of hitting the road solo or with friends. We dive into what travel means for women today. Is it safe? Is it empowering? Why are more women choosing to explore the world on their o...

What’s it like growing up with all brothers—and then becoming a mom to four boys of your own? In this episode, M.B. Roberts and Katie Neal sit down with Kathleen Fee,  lead singer of the New York-based band Celtic Cross and Americana solo artist, to explore the wild, wonderful world of raising sons. Kathleen shares what it was like to grow up surrounded by boys in an energetic Irish-American house...

In this fast-paced and fearless episode, we talk with Katherine Legge , one of the only women to compete in the Indy 500 , about what it’s like to thrive in the high-octane, male-dominated world of professional motorsports . We discussed what’s changed over the last few decades for women drivers (spoiler alert: not that much).  From the racetrack to online hate, Katherine shares how she handles th...

What’s it really like to live, love, and work with the same person— every day ? In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Aimee Mayo , Grammy-nominated songwriter behind some of the biggest country hits, to talk about co-writing songs (and a life) with her husband, Chris Lindsey . From creative highs to marital growing pains, Aimee opens up about navigating partnership at work and at home , s...

Why is it so hard to talk about the real stuff ? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ash Beckham —speaker, activist, and viral TED Talk star—to explore the power and challenge of having tough conversations . From coming out stories to confronting uncomfortable truths with loved ones, Ash shares tools for navigating the messy middle of honesty, empathy, and courage. Whether it’s abo...

Are we buying too much, too fast, too often? M.B. and Katie are joined by a woman in her 30s to explore the cultural habits and generational shifts around overconsumption, especially among younger women who are starting to push back against the pressure to own more. From fast fashion to TikTok hauls , Amazon addiction to no-buy challenges , we talk about how American culture feeds a cycle of exces...

Are women actually safer today than in generations past—or just more aware of the risks? In this eye-opening episode, we dive into the realities of women’s safety with personal safety educator Stephanie Cyr, who shares practical insights, hard truths, and empowering strategies for navigating the world with more confidence and control. From street harassment to digital privacy, from early warnings...

What did it really take for women to win the right to vote—and what’s at stake when we don’t use it? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rachel Sussman , producer of the hit Broadway musical Suffs , to talk about the suffragists who paved the way, the unfinished work of equality, and why voting is one of the most important tools we have to shape our future. We explore how Suffs brings histo...

Did your mom—or grandma—run her own business? And if she did, would she have called herself an entrepreneur?  In this episode, we dive into the evolution of women in business and how far we've come… and how far we still have to go. We talk with a 29-year-old tech startup expert and unpack what it takes for women to build something of their own today—from battling outdated norms to securing fun...

What is it about boobs that captures so much attention? In this bold and honest episode of Let’s Talk Ladies: Conversations Across Generations , we explore the complex journey of getting them , flaunting them , hiding them , and even losing them . 💬💔 From puberty to surgery, from confidence to cancer, we ask: Are women defined by our breasts ? A retired ER nurse joins us to share her powerful st...

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Ladies , M.B. and Katie sit down with Megan Barry , Nashville’s first female mayor, who once stood at the height of political success before experiencing unthinkable loss and public scandal.💔 📉 A tragic overdose took her only son. 📉 A headline-making affair cost her the mayor’s office. 📈 So how did she find the strength to rise again? We talk about second...

We're BACK, and Season 3 is bringing the bold, the real, and the unexpected. 💥 But first, a quick look back... In Season 2, we went deep—from childhood movie faves to therapy (Gen Z gets it), going gray, skipping marriage, saving money 💰 with Jean Chatzky, style tips from Stacy London 👗, and vibing with music critic Ann Powers 🎶. We even tackled sex in your 80s, working with your partner, and...

What’s the pivotal movie of your youth? Which movies are you loving now?  We talk to a Nashville-based comedian about movies that mean the most to her and why she hates Ed Sheeran songs on soundtracks.  Guest :  Cortney Warner , writer and comedian Instagram Pointy Boys: A Standup Comedy Special Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

They say you should never work with your husband, boyfriend, or girlfriend. But plenty of us break that rule either from economic necessity or common passions. Here’s our conversation with an 41-year-old improv artist who teams up with her guy on all kinds of hilarious projects.   Guest :  Heather Hull Facebook Instagram Third Coast Comedy Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Does your style change as you age? Of course it does. And this can be a wonderful thing. Whether you’re putting trends of a certain era behind you (goodbye 80s mullet) or want to exercise your right to bare arms no matter your age, our guests—all super stylish 50-somethings—share what fashion evolution means to them. Guests :  Cassie Freeman Hi Sugarplum! Facebook Instagram Stacy London by Stacy L...

Is there such a thing as dressing your age? You’ve heard the rules. No miniskirts after age 30. Don’t show your arms/midriff/legs. Who made these rules, and do we really need to follow them? We chatted with one of the top style experts and designer of the new line, By Stacy London, to find out. Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lets-...

From women who stayed home to bake bread in the ‘60s to moms who made TV dinners in the ‘70s to what’s happening now, how has the role of women in the kitchen evolved? We talk with blogger and cookbook author Stacy Lyn Harris and look for inspiration on how to love cooking. Guest: Stacy Lyn Harris Facebook Instagram YouTube Love Language of the South Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Every woman turns gray eventually. The question is, will you let yours go? And if so, when, why, and how? Three women of different ages–including style guru Stacy London, who’s well-known for her signature gray streaks–weigh in on their high-level hair plans. Guests : Stacy London Instagram @bystacylondon   Iris Mendoza Instagram Nancy Henderson Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Can sexuality be part of a woman’s life, no matter her age? Our guest says: Yes. Join us as we bust some of the myths surrounding sex and women of a certain age.  Guest Sally Webster Reveling in Romance after 70 Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lets-talkladies.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠comments@lets-talkladies.org⁠⁠ LTL recorded at ⁠⁠We Own This Tow...

What do women of different ages think about therapy? Gen Z is embracing it as part of preventive health care. Our moms said, “Take a shower.” What about women in their 30s, 40s and 50s? Is therapy all it’s cracked up to be? Guest :  Cortney Warner , writer and comedian Instagram Pointy Boys: A Standup Comedy Special Let’s Connect! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let...

Cooking used to be a woman’s job. Is that true anymore? Are women teaching their daughters to cook and passing down family traditions by preparing food? Kim Green, co-author of Slow Noodles, shares stories she gathered for her book and her own experiences about making memories by sharing kitchen time. Guest:   Kim Green , author  Instagram Facebook  Slow Noodles: A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss,...