So Can I

Today I am joined by Jen Shoop! Jen is the founder and author of this Magpie by Jen Shoop. She holds an advanced degree in literature from Georgetown University and has enjoyed a varied career in non-profit management, technology, and product design. She considers writing her vocation, and will be releasing her first book in May 2026. Jen is an adoring wife to her husband, Landon (styled as Mr. Ma...

Welcome back to The So Can I Podcast ! In today’s September book club episode, we’re diving into The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner — the perfect atmospheric, gothic mystery for fall. If you missed it, go listen to Episode 155 where I interviewed Sarah herself. She’s the first fiction author I’ve had on the show, and it was such a joy hearing her story and journey to becoming a bestselling...

Today I am joined by Ivy Odom! Ivy is a lifestyle and culinary expert and content creator. She is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living magazine, where she hosts and produces cooking and lifestyle videos for television and social media platforms. She has had regular appearances on the TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Good Morning America, and is the author of My Southern Kitchen,...

Today I am joined by the ladies from Sips Club, Katy Monson and Kathleen Lynch! Sips Club was created by two moms and best friends on a mission to make family wellness easy & delicious.  Co-founder, Katy Monson, brings 13 years of experience as a clinical and research lab scientist. Her lifelong passion for the sciences, combined with her commitment to family health, ensures that every product...

Today I am joined by Lawson Park! Lawson is the founder and designer of Brooks Avenue, a womenswear brand celebrating color, craftsmanship, and self-expression. With a BA in Advertising, PR, and Design from UNC Chapel Hill and her MFA in Fashion Design from FIT, Lawson’s approach to design is rooted in color, texture, and storytelling. Her work is shaped by her creative upbringing in Charlotte, NC...

Today I am joined by Bobbi Sue Thomas! Bobbi was born and raised in South Alabama, which is where she now lives with her husband, Doug, their two daughters—Caroline and Cammie—and their four-year-old mini dachshund, Tiny, who proudly holds the title of “baby of the family.” Bobbi launched Bobbi with the Eye in July 2023 after a dinner with her high school girlfriends where she told them that she w...

Welcome back to So Can I ! I’m your host, Lauren Cunningham, and today we’re diving into our August Book Club pick : The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. This book has been on my reading list forever, and after finally finishing it, I can confidently say — it was worth every page. At 564 pages, this story is gripping, emotional, and one that will stay with me for a long time. I read half of this boo...

Today I am joined by Carlyn Bushman! Carlyn is a corporate executive turned serial entrepreneur and the founder of POP Academy, a high-impact coaching platform for early-stage female founders of product-based businesses. After spending 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, Carlyn left the boardroom to build and scale multiple ventures on her own. Today, she helps ambitious women launch profitabl...

Today I am joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies worldwide.   A graduate of the University of Kansas, Sarah spent thirteen years in corporate finance and now writ...

Today I am joined by Lauren Stephens! Lauren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dudley Stephens, a sustainable fashion brand she launched in 2015 alongside her sister, Kaki McGrath, and their mother, Bonnie Dudley. Drawing from her background in fashion and beauty public relations with brands like Gucci, Calvin Klein, L'Oréal, and Lancôme, Lauren envisioned a line of elevated everyday essentials cr...

Today I am joined by Anne Cynar! Anne is an e-commerce entrepreneur based in New York City. She is the founder of Pickleball Prep, a manufacturer of pickleball paddles, bags, apparel and gifts.  Prior to founding her company, Anne graduated from Yale University in 2000 and worked at The Corcoran Group in New York City. She stepped away from her career in 2010 to focus on family and raise her child...

Welcome to the very first So Can I Book Club episode! This month, we're diving into Every Summer After by Carley Fortune — a nostalgic, heart-tugging novel about first love and second chances.  In this episode, Lauren shares: Why this book was the perfect first pick Her honest thoughts on the characters (Team Charlie, anyone?) A few things she didn’t love (hello, miscommunication trope 👀) Fu...

Today I am joined by Amy Kummer. Amy Kummer is the founder and principal designer of Amy Kummer Interiors, a boutique design firm known for its timeless, fresh traditional aesthetic. With a signature style that blends classic Southern charm, soft color palettes, and elegant details, Amy creates spaces that feel as warm and welcoming as they are beautiful. Based in Houston Texas, Amy leads full-ser...

Today I am joined by Carrie McDermott! Carrie is the founder of Sibley Creative, a consulting firm that helps emerging brands reach new markets through curated trunk shows, collaborations and branding. Carrie's scope ranges depending on the client -- some use her services for events like multi-city shopping events to get in front of new and existing customers. Other clients use her services i...

In this episode of So Can I, Lauren chats about the importance of reviews/ratings for the podcast, exciting news regarding sponsorships, her new newsletter, and the So Can I book club! Please leave a rating or review if you loved the episode! 

Today I am joined by Sam Gold! Sam is the founder and CEO of Motette, an elevated children’s brand known for its buttery-soft bamboo essentials designed with real mom feedback in mind. After years in the fashion and tech industries—including leading a seven-figure women’s clothing brand—Sam launched Motette while raising two young children and co-creating the brand alongside a deeply engaged commu...

Today I am joined by Ashley Temple! Ashley is tastemaker, mom of two young girls and a Frenchie who understands the importance of creating beautiful celebrations on a budget. With a keen eye for detail and a love for all things elegant, she curates innovative gift ideas, stylish party favors, and inspiring themed decor to make every event magical.  Ashley's Website Ashley's Instagram Lup...

Today I am joined by Karly Barker. Karly  is a Mom of four, a wife, a former tv anchor, a believer and now the founder of courtside kids an activewear brand specifically designed for the most active people in the world - kids. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Karly is originally from southern Utah where she gained a love for creating fashion of her own at a young age. She and her husband met at...

Today I am joined by Carly Hill. Carly is the founder of Carly A. Hill Communications and CarlyAHill.com. Originally from Traverse City. MI she has now lived in NYC for over 10 years. Her influencer management company CAHC celebrated 5 years this year, where she helps negotiate, pitch and manage influencer campaigns for her roster of 16 women. On the side, she loves to share her favorite fashion f...

Today I am joined by Andrea Wightwick! Andrea has over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, specializing in strategy and portfolio growth for food and beverage brands. Her career highlights include launching iconic products like vitaminwater zero, Chobani Oatmilk, and Honest Kids and advising pet food brands such as Nestlé Purina, Rachael Ray Nutrish, and FreshPet....

Day five of our special anniversary series and we are welcoming Mackenzie Biehl back on the show! Mackenzie and I spoke last fall and her episode quickly rose to be one of my most popular episodes. Mackenzie and I chatted about how she started her blog, why it's okay to be multi passionate, and how it is so important to give yourself time for things to actually work out.  This episode was inc...

Day four of our special anniversary series and we are welcoming Laurin Collar back on the show! Laurin and I chatted last fall and you all absolutely loved her story.  Laurin and I talked about her career as a broadcaster, why persistence always pays off, and the importance of slowing down. This episode was a great reminder for me to take my time and that whatever it is that you are hoping for is...

Day three of our special anniversary series and we are going all the way back to October of 2023! Katy King came on the podcast & her episode quickly became one of my most listened to episodes ever! Katy is the founder of Hidden Springs Flowers, and she shared all about how she started the flower farm, what daily life looks like, why you shouldn't worry as much, and why you should have co...

Today is day two of our special anniversary series + we are welcoming Melissa Ward back to the show! This conversation is from February of 2024, and was one of my favorite episodes! Melissa and I talked about her career in the pharmaceutical industry, how she started blogging, how to always be growing, and not get stuck in your ways.  Melissa is a mom who lives in North Carolina with her husband a...

Today we are kicking off our special anniversary series with our most popular episode ever! I interviewed Carmen Johnston back in February of 2024, and you all loved the episode! Carmen is a Georgia-based gardening and lifestyle expert. In this episode, Carmen and I talk about how she started her business, Bespoke Garden Plans -- her virtual customized garden and landscape blueprint business for c...