The Fawcett Report

In this episode, I sit down with my friend of many years, Dr. Lara Zibners, board-certified pediatric emergency medicine specialist, hilarious author, mom by adoption and gestational carrier, and Co-Founder of Calla Lily Clinical Care. Lara called me out of the blue after reading about HelpUsAdopt.org in People Magazine, from London, where she was having it shipped at great expense to hold onto he...

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Fran Hauser, bestselling author, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, former Time Inc. President of Digital, startup investor, and founder of Bedford Books (the first bookstore in Bedford, New York's 344-year history).  We talk about why kindness is actually a career accelerator, what to do when you feel stuck professionally, the guilt that come...

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and two-time MC of the Faces of Adoption Gala, the incomparable Betty Smithsonian, comic, creator, performer, and what the New York Times once called a "freelance clown." Betty is a lot of things: Best of Philly comedian, physical comedy teacher, co-owner of Next In Line Comedy, and a mom by adoption to her hilarious son Mateo. We talk abou...

I sat down with my friend of 22 years, celebrated esthetician and founder Danuta Mieloch—the Polish-born, Paris-trained visionary behind Philadelphia and New York's award-winning Rescue Spa and the clean skincare line DANUCERA. Danuta arrived in America in 1989 with just $20 in her pocket and a dream rooted in her childhood apothecary games. Since then, she has built an empire of 180 employee...

When Maureen Doron opened her boutique Skirt in Bryn Mawr at just 24 years old, she had no roadmap for what the next 25 years would look like. What began as a tiny 1,000-square-foot store built with family help and IKEA furniture has grown into one of the most beloved independent boutiques in the Philadelphia area. In this conversation, I sat down with Maureen to talk about entrepreneurship, retai...

Paula Sullivan didn’t set out to start a dessert company. After law school, marriage, and becoming a new mom, she found herself rethinking what work and motherhood could look like together. What began as baking for her son’s birthday parties in a New York City apartment eventually turned into Sully and Vanilla, a whimsical dessert brand known for its creative cakes, cake pops, and cookie kits. Tod...

Meaghan Murphy is the Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day, former Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping, TODAY Show regular, Emmy-winning host, and author of Your Fully Charged Life. But before the lightning bolt and the “yay,” she was a troubled teen nicknamed “grumpy.” In this deeply honest conversation, Meaghan shares how positive psychology transformed her life, how anger can spark action without c...

I’ve known Jenny Mollet since she was a teenager, long before Broadway credits and standing ovations. Watching her grow into the woman and artist she is today has been one of the quiet joys of my life. In this episode, Jenny and I talk about what it means to grow up adopted, transracially, and in the public eye. We talk about identity, belonging, and the moments when the world makes assumptions ab...

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I talk with Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker Caitlin Keating, the force behind the award-winning Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya . Caitlin opens up about what drives her to tell difficult stories with depth, honesty, and purpose. From her years at People magazine to her current work on documentary films in Wise Fool Films, Caitlin shares how empa...

When I say this conversation floored me, I mean it. Bridgette Mayer is one of the most respected gallery owners and curators in the country, but what you might not know is where she started. In today’s episode, Bridgette shares her story of growing up in and out of foster care, surviving trauma no child should ever face, and finding a lifeline in the most unexpected place: art. We talk about how s...

In light of all of the new listeners to The Fawcett Report (thank you!), we decided to rerelease the first episode as a way of reintroduction. More episodes are coming soon, so stay tuned and be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  I’m Becky Fawcett — mom by adoption, infertility warrior, advocate, and a woman who stopped trying to be perfect a long time ago. In this first...

This week we are celebrating the book launch of one of our previous guests with the rerelease of her episode. Do yourself or a friend a favor and pick up "Own Your Fertility" co-authored by the incredible Dr. Jaime Knopman. It is available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and I cannot recommend it enough.  About the Episode:  In this raw and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my...

When I met Paige, I had no idea how much her story would impact me, and so many others.  In this episode, I sit down with Paige Grimaldi, a board member of Helpusadopt.org, a runner, a visual merchandiser at Skirt, and a birth mother. She shares what it felt like to be a scared college student facing an unplanned pregnancy, and how placing her child for adoption changed her life. We talk about her...

Welcome back to The Fawcett Report. This episode is a personal one. I want to talk about failure, not the kind we hide behind closed doors, but the kind that plays out in front of everyone. The kind that feels like the ground is crumbling beneath you and there’s no way to catch your breath. I’ve been there. I’ve lived through the heartbreak of infertility, three miscarriages, and the unbearable mo...

Some stories stay with you, not because they’re perfect, but because they’re real. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Pamela Murphy. You may know her as a tastemaker, a traveler, a businesswoman, but what you might not know is the story behind how she became a mother. After a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything, Pamela found her path to motherhood through adoption. She shares how sh...

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I sit down with my new friend Jonah Nigh, adoptee, fundraising executive, and powerful comedian, to talk about what adoption really looks like. Jonah shares his experience growing up Asian in a white family and the painful assumptions people made about his story. We dig into the ignorance, the stereotypes, and the moments that leave a lasting mark, like being...

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I sit down with Natalie Gee, co-founder of Gee Beauty, mom of three, and a bold, beautiful voice in the world of modern motherhood. We talk about what it means to create a family when the traditional path doesn’t work, queer motherhood, infertility, identity, and all the judgments that come when you don’t look like everyone else. Natalie shares her personal s...

What if your inner voice isn't just a hunch — but a real, reliable guide? In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I sit down with spiritual medium and guide Erika Gabriel to talk about the power of intuition, signs from spirit, and what it means to truly trust yourself. Erika is the real deal — compassionate, grounded, and full of wisdom you can actually use in your daily life. Whether you&apo...

If you’ve ever felt trapped by perfectionism, burnout, or the constant need to prove your worth, this episode is for you. Keren doesn’t just talk about success, she redefines it. As a globally recognized executive coach and author of GILDED, she’s here to challenge everything you think you need to be happy. We talk about what it means to step off the achievement treadmill, how to know when you’re...

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I talk with actor, producer, and advocate Jenna Ushkowitz—best known for her role on Glee—about adoption, identity, and motherhood. Jenna shares her story of being adopted from South Korea and raised in New York, how that shaped her sense of self, and how she uses her platform to bring visibility to adoptee voices through her work with Kindred + Co. We talk a...

Bridget Gordinier’s story isn’t easy—but it’s one we all need to hear. In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I talk with Bridget, a birth mother from the closed era of adoption who has lived in silence for far too long. Her experience of being forced to place her child without dignity, respect, or any real choice is heartbreaking—and unfortunately, not rare. We met 17 years ago through HelpUsAdop...

Jackie Cohen is the definition of doing life on your own terms — and in this episode, we talk about all of it: motherhood, entrepreneurship, infertility, adoption, and building a life you love. Jackie is a single mom by choice, a jewelry entrepreneur, and a woman who turned “someday” into now. She shares what it really felt like to start the adoption process at 40, how she kept showing up even whe...

This one is extra special. I’m sitting down with my friend Natalie Morales (yes, that Natalie Morales) award-winning journalist, CBS News correspondent, 48 Hours contributor, and one of the most genuine people I know. We go way back, all the way to when helpusadopt.org was a kitchen-table dream, and Natalie was the first person to take a chance on telling our story. Today, we’re turning the tables...

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I sit down with my friend Ashleigh Bergman — mom, entrepreneur, and the creative mind behind Milestones by AB. We talk about what it really takes to build a career you love, not the perfect, filtered version you see online, but the real, messy, figure-it-out-as-you-go kind of journey. Ashleigh shares how she went from working the floors at Fred Segal to becom...

This week’s episode of the Fawcett Report Podcast is all about fashion, motherhood, reinvention—and everything in between. My longtime friend and guest, Meeghan Mullin, joins me for a no-filter conversation about what happens when you take a leap, what it’s like to grieve while showing up online, and why getting dressed can be a powerful act of self-expression. We talk about denim addictions, Chan...