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She What?

She What?

Written by: Jessica Downey & Maureen Petrosky
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She What? invites you to join two friends and dig into the personal and often surprising stories of women who inspire them. And here, she tells the whole story. The failing. The thriving. The friends she made along the way. The pain she endured. The triumphs she celebrated. How she reinvented herself. Need a dose of inspiration? It’s here. Need a fresh perspective? We got that, too.


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Episodes
  • Don't Underestimate Her: Carla Hall
    Jan 28 2026

    From Top Chef to one-woman-shows and Enneagrams, Carla Hall splashes down into this She What? episode with zero ego and maximum joy. She dishes on the importance of knowing yourself, setting boundaries, and how to keep killing it in your 60s. Get ready to laugh, rethink your life path and feel genuinely inspired.

    Discover Carla's website and her instagram.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design


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    37 mins
  • Workhorse: Caroline Palmer
    Jan 14 2026

    In this first episode of Season 2, Jess and Maureen dive into a hilarious and profound conversation with novelist Caroline Palmer, whose debut book Workhorse explores the messy ambition of women who refuse to play nice. Recalling the glam of her fashion magazines days to 4:15 a.m. writing sessions in a floor-length faux leopard coat, she dishes on creativity, aging, and redefining success. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to chase the next big act in your life (spoiler, it’s not!), this episode will light you up.

    Discover Caroline's website and her instagram.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design

    Tell us about her!

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    36 mins
  • Season One Recap: Jess and Maureen
    Dec 31 2025

    Before Jess and Maureen jump into 2026, it's time to reflect on an incredible first year of She What?. This episode revisits the women, the stories, and all the surprises that made us laugh, cry, and stop in our tracks. Think of this episode as a highlight reel of courage, connection, and soooo many unforgettable She What? moments.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design

    Tell us about her!

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
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