The She Said Project Podcast

In her story, "She Knew," Marguerite Bailey shares the struggles of saying goodbye to her beloved mother. As she visits with Jenette and Kerry in The She Said Project Podcast Studio, they reflect on how her story impacted her friends and family and how we can all relate to losing someone we love. 

Our hosts Jenette and Kerry welcome Emily Harrington to chat about the story she shared on She Said Stage in the flagship community of Champaign-Urbana. We get to hear the insights of what has happened since she revealed her "Dirty Little Secret." 

Dr. Dana Ray appeared in the first ever That's What She Said Macon County in Downtown Decatur. She joins Jenette and Kerry to discuss the "Midlife Analysis" that inspired her to pace herself to enjoy both her professional and personal endeavors.

After 100 amazing episodes with an amazing media partner across town, Jenette and Kerry accepted an exciting invitation from local CBS affiliate WCIA to record new episodes of The She Said Project Podcast LIVE in the WCIA studios for streaming on a brand new WCIA+ streaming platform (available on ROKU, Apple TV and Fire TV. Download the app to be the first to see new episodes every Friday! 

"Raising the Frequency," the story shared by Rosalind-Denise Rogers at the inaugural That's What She Said St. Clair County in 2023 makes for a perfect centerpiece to this 100th episode of The She Said Project Podcast! Hear how Rosalind-Denise overcame adversity and personal struggles finding strength through music and advocacy.

Adonica Coleman, a local community leader in Columbia, Missouri, shared her journey from a young single mother to a successful business owner and community advocate on stage in the 2nd That's What She Said Columbia. Today she visited with Jenette and Kerry in The She Said Project Podcast studio to reflect on her She Said experience and discuss resilience and the importance of sharing personal stru...

Our guest today on The She Said Project Podcast has had a lifelong exploration of identity and perception. She Said Danville 2024 speaker Rachel Long drops by to chat with Jenette and Kerry about her story, "The Stiletto Secret" while encouraging listeners to embrace their unique qualities and challenge assumptions about others.

Ronda Guyton, a stage four breast cancer survivor, shares her inspiring journey and the story she shared onstage in Peoria on The She Said Project Podcast, as she continues to live life to the fullest, pursuing her goal of visiting all seven continents.

With us this week in The She Said Project Podcast studio, Heather Schmidt of the inaugural That's What She Said Naperville recounts the story she shared of her struggle with self-expression, balancing her professional life as a realtor with her personal identity, ultimately embracing her authentic self.

LaShondria Hunt shared a story she'd kept inside for over twenty years on stage at the third That's What She Said St. Louis and stopped by the podcast to discuss her experience. LaShondria chooses to use humor to look back at a traumatic experience and the resulting conversation is underscored by the value of storytelling in healing and community building.

Co-hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow are joined by Linda Huck, who shared her story, "There's No Just About It," at the very first That’s What She Said Macon County in April 2024. Linda’s story will resonate with many women who feel undervalued in their roles and despite her initial self-doubt, her journey of self-discovery and empowerment will serve as an inspiration to all.

Mila Thomas Fuller shared her story, "I Delivered", on stage in That's What She Said Champaign in 2024. Jenette and Kerry welcome her into the She Said Project Podcast studio to discuss the importance of finding joy and community support, embracing life's challenges while finding humor in difficult situations.

Becca Goldsberry of That’s What She Said Indianapolis shares her story of childhood bullying and how it helped shape her on her journey to become a  professional business coach.

Co-hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow welcome Ellen Cleary, who co-produced and performed in the inaugural  2024 Naperville That's What She Said show, to the first episode of Season 10 of the podcast. Ellen shares her deeply personal story about  her only sister and the profound impact her sister had on her.

The final episode of Season 9 welcomes Champaign-Urbana 2024 speaker SoeYun Song to The She Said Project Podcast studio to discuss her story and emphasize the significance of embracing the absurdity of life and finding humor in difficult situations.

Jackie "JP" Phillips appeared in the inaugural production of "That's What She Said" in St. Clair County in October, 2023. In this first ever take over collaboration between The She Said Project Podcast and Podcast PUSH, JP discusses the vulnerability and empowerment experienced by sharing elements of her personal life on stage for the first time.

Nicole Morgan of Champaign-Urbana shared the story of her personal journey towards accepting and advocating for her child's needs, and her visit with Jenette and Kerry on this week's podcast further emphasizes the importance of perseverance, advocacy and support in navigating motherhood.

Author Myra Levine of the inaugural That's What She Said Indianapolis cast visits with Jenette and Kerry to discuss the story she shared on stage and her unique, long, winding, non-traditional path to parenthood. The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this podcast are the exclusive property of The She Said Project and That's W...

Luisa Gomez of Bloomington-Normal joins Kerry and Jenette this week on the podcast to share their personal experiences with grief and trauma, highlighting the power of storytelling and the need for vulnerability and authenticity. A tragic, sudden shift during the rehearsal process caused Luisa to focus on their struggles with loss and mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-care, therapy...

This week's guest, Jennifer Johnson, comes to us from the inaugural That's What She Said Indianapolis cast! Hosts Jenette and Kerry explore with Jennifer how a music class helped her find her voice and confidence to stand up despite school bullies, ultimately revealing music as her superpower.

Unexpected turns lead this week's guest, Connie Blick of Bloomington-Normal, to valuable lessons and a deeper appreciation for the present moment. While sharing the story behind the story with Jenette and Kerry, Connie recounts the transformative power of gratitude and self-discovery. The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in thi...

We have a very special visit this week with Chanpaign-Urbana She Said speaker Sandra Ahten, who shared a very powerful story about her mom's experience with frontotemporal dementia and her own genetic predisposition to the disease. The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this podcast are the exclusive property of The She Said P...

Danielle Hendricks visits with Jenette and Kerry and reflect on the story she shared onstage in Champaign-Urbana in 2024 highlighting the joy and love that can be found in even the most difficult moments. The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this podcast are the exclusive property of The She Said Project and That's What She...

Hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow return to the studio to visit with Kristy DeWall from Bloomington-Normal. Kristy discusses her experiences in foster care, emotional struggles and a straight up connection to the performer Paula Abdul.

In our final episode of season eight, Jenette and Kerry visit with Susan Toalson McGinty and chat about how "Growing Up Poland" was an unexpected, but significant era in Susan's youth.