She Said / She Said with Laura Cox Kaplan

Episode 368: Dana Perino on her new book Purple State, Creative Vulnerability, Values Alignment & The Power of Listening Part of our She Said/She Said Podcast Summer Beach Reads Series for 2026 Dana Perino, bestselling author of multiple books including Everything Will Be Okay, host of Fox News's The Five, and author of the debut novel Purple State, joins Laura to discuss her creative leap int...

SHOW NOTES Episode 367: Alexandra Andrews on Reinvention, Creativity, and The Fine Art of Lying What happens when a dream refuses to stay tucked away? In Episode 367 of She Said/She Said, part of our Summer Beach Read Series, Laura sits down with bestselling novelist Alexandra Andrews, author of “The Fine Art of Lying,” Reese's Book Club's May selection, and the acclaimed, bestselling thriller “Wh...

Episode 366: Graduation Advice That Actually Works at Every Career Stage Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Graduation season is here! Inspired by her own high school senior’s big milestone, Laura Cox Kaplan revisits the most valuable lessons for graduates—but emphasizes that these lessons matter at any life stage. In this solo episode, Laura shares advice on how to approac...

SHOW NOTES Episode 365: Deborah Goodrich Royce on Reinvention, Identity, and the 41-Year Arc to Best Boy THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: This week, as part of our Summer Beach Read Series, host Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes one of her favorite authors, Deborah Goodrich Royce, to explore the layered, twisty world of identity thrillers, a genre uniquely her own. From Deborah’s career pivots (including acting and edi...

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 364 GUEST: Virginia Hume TITLE: Virginia Hume on Becoming an Author Mid-Career: Identity, Place, and the Stories We Inherit Episode Summary: USA Today bestselling author Virginia Hume joins Laura Cox Kaplan on the She Said/She Said Podcast to talk about mid-career reinvention, the nine-year side hustle that transformed her into a novelist, and the powerful difference between wha...

SHOW NOTES Title: Beyond the Beach Read: Chassity Evans on Reinvention, Resilience & the Compounding Power of Showing Up  Episode 363 Guest: Chassity Evans  A Special She Said/She Said Beach Reads Episode THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Welcome to the kickoff of our Summer Beach Reads series! But friend, if you're expecting a light conversation about your next poolside pick, this one is going to surprise y...

SHOW NOTES  Episode 362: Career Reinvention: The Off-Resume Experience That Sets You Apart Solo Host episode with Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: It’s tax season in the U.S. While you’ve probably been cataloging expenses, investments, and contributions, Host Laura Cox Kaplan urges you to take inventory of another kind of asset: your experience equity. This week’s solo episode is about understa...

SHOW NOTES Episode 361 Is Your Ambition Pointed in the Wrong Direction? THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What does ambition look like after you’ve already reached a summit in your career? Or when you’ve outgrown the role you worked so hard to earn? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan explores how our definitions of ambition evolve over time. Inspired by last week’s powerful conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, Laura unpa...

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 360: Lean In and Sheryl Sandberg 13 Years Later A Special Women's History Month Episode THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: It’s been 13 years since Sheryl Sandberg published “Lean In,” sparking a global conversation about women, leadership, and ambition. The world, and Sheryl herself, has evolved in profound ways since then. In this special Women’s History Month episode, Laura Cox Kaplan sits d...

SHOW NOTES Episode 359 “Girl's Gotta Eat": Practical Career Moves That Built a $100M Exit and launched an AI startup Guest: Mariah Chase, co-founder / CEO, Ekyam.ai THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: So many of us approach our careers with the hope that each job or decision leads us closer to some “right” path. But what if your most powerful asset is a blend of every experience: good, bad, logical, or unexpected?...

SHOW NOTES 358: How Selectivity and Intention Build Standout Brands Guest: Caroline Turnipseed, Founder of CWT Consulting THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: It’s easy to confuse activity with intention, especially when you’re building a brand. Whether you’re running a company, managing a team, or developing your personal brand, we’re all constantly told to “do more”, and goodness knows there are more than enough...

SHOW NOTES Episode 357: “HOW TO DEFINE YOURSELF BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES” Guest: Emily Lampkin, author "White Lies and Duct Tape" THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: What does it really mean to thrive (not just survive) as a woman leader? In this week’s episode, Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes her longtime friend and public affairs expert Emily Lampkin, author of “Duct Tape and White Lies.” Emily shares the powerful ins...

356_SHOW NOTES Title 356: The Hardest Part of Growing A Business: From Maker to Founder Guest: Abbey Glass Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: When your creative passion becomes a business, the journey is anything but straightforward! This week, Laura Cox Kaplan welcomes Abbey Glass, founder of Abbey Glass, an attainable luxury womenswear brand with a mission to help women feel confident and...

SHOW NOTES Episode 355: How to Listen So Your Brand Actually Grows with guest Emily Dunn, Head of Influencer, Social PR & Brand Partnerships, McKenzie-Childs) THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Storytelling, brand building, and the power of human connection take center stage in this vibrant episode, which continues our She Said/She Said Podcast x The Southern C collaboration series. Whether you’re growing a b...

SHOW NOTES Episode 354: Hospitality is a Power Move Guest: Rebecca Gardner, Founder and Creative Director, Houses and Parties and author of "A Screaming Blast" Part of our She Said/She Said Podcast + The Southern C Collaboration Series for 2026 THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: What does it mean to truly gather? How can parties, beautiful tablescapes, and shared experiences become so much more than surface-level...

SHOW NOTES Episode 353: How to turn your side hustle into the next multi-million dollar brand? Guest: Bianca Gates, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Birdies Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Have you ever had a side hustle or an idea that you just can’t get out of your head? Maybe you aren’t sure whether it could be “the real thing”? Or is it worth quitting your job to pursue it fu...

SHOW NOTES Episode 352: Science-backed ways to navigate the hardest part of goals with motivation expert Ayelet Fishbach Guest: Ayelet Fishbach, PhD , award-winning Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of "Get It Done. " THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Are you feeling your motivation start to wane as January rolls along? You’re not alone! This week we...

Show Notes Episode 351. A Better Way To Measure Success: Setting Goals That Help You Thrive Guest: Solo episode with host Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find yourself wondering if your accomplishments should be more impressive, profitable, or visible, even when you love the work you’re doing? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan tackles the often quiet, persistent pressure to prove the worth of o...

SHOW NOTES Stop Making Your Setbacks Your Identity Episode 350 Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: It’s the second week of January, and while you may still be motivated by those fresh New Year goals, life is starting to get busy, and maybe a little messy. Have you ever missed a workout, deviated from your plan, or slipped up at work and immediately thought, “This is who I am. I always fall o...

SHOW NOTES Episode 349: New Year Reset: Building Scaffolding for Your Goals Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: It’s a fresh start—welcome to 2026! Like so many of us, Laura Cox Kaplan is armed with a brand new planner, a stack of favorite notebooks, and big ambitions for the New Year. But after years of goal setting, she’s learned that dreaming big isn’t enough. To reach the finish line, we...

SHOW NOTES 348. What 2025 taught us about flourishing, and how it can help you ring in a happier 2026! Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: As 2025 comes to a close, Laura invites listeners to pause, reflect, and celebrate another year of great conversation and insight on She Said/She Said Podcast. This special solo episode weaves together favorite moments, insights, and some top lessons from...

SHOW NOTES Episode 347: When the Holidays Amplify Loss: How to Support (and Be Supported) Through Grief Guest: Samina Bari, Author of "Don't Call Me Widow" and Host of "The Afterlife" Podcast WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS NOW The holidays are coming. For many of us, that means gratitude lists and celebration. But for someone navigating loss, it means an empty chair at the table, traditions that fe...

SHOW NOTES Episode 346: Why Your Brain Loves Gratitude (Especially During Stressful Seasons) Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Why is your brain so wired to respond to gratitude—especially when life gets messy? In this episode, Laura Cox Kaplan digs into the science, strategies, and everyday magic of gratitude, revealing how tiny moments of appreciation can lift your mood, deepen relations...

SHOW NOTES Episode 344: How Two Women Built a Wellness Business that Fuels the Energy, Focus, and Confidence of their clients Guests: Katelin Dial, Anne Alfano, co-founders, Clean Life Collective THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: Confused by what to eat, how much protein is right, or how to feed a busy family in a healthy way? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan is joined by the co-founders of Clean Life Collective, Kat...

SHOW NOTES Episode 343: Your Pre-Holiday Survival Guide: How to generate more joy and balance amidst the chaos  Host: Laura Cox Kaplan THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: The holiday season can feel like a marathon of obligations, decisions, and to-do lists that leave us feeling stretched, overwhelmed, and sometimes even a bit resentful. But what if there were a better way? This week, Laura Cox Kaplan explores how...