SheSez with Linda Grasso
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 149 ratingsJournalist Linda Grasso hosts candid conversation with fascinating women about the things that matter most: happiness, health and purpose. SheSez is a master class for the modern woman.
In her signature unabashed style, the well-known TV broadcaster showcases her seasoned interviewing skills, fueled by a keen sense of what women want to know. With thoughtful cadence and saucy humor, Linda peels back the layers on each guest, giving equal time to successes and failures.
Interviewees come from many stages and walks of life, ranging from Fortune 500 executives to forward thinkers to illuminating women who just have it down. Each 30-40 minute episode offers tangible takeaways for the listener: the secrets to living as healthy as possible, getting what you want out of life and achieving success on your own terms.
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Ep26 - JJ Levenstein
January 09, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 18.8 MBPediatrician JJ Levenstein was so popular that she had a wait-list for new patients. But personal fulfillment—that feeling of waking up each day and loving what you are doing—was missing. Plus, JJ was taking care of everyone but herself and feeling stressed out and run down. Learn how JJ turned her life around, closing her medical practice, going to culinary school and kicking off a career as a chef with her Kid Doc brand of healthy fare which is sold out of The BLVD Kitchen. Eating healthie...
Ep25 - Tal Rabinowitz
January 02, 2018 09:00 - 28 minutes - 16.5 MBAs an top executive at NBC, Tal Rabinowitz was responsible for developing comedies like The Mindy Project and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. But after nearly 20 years in the business, she was burned out. Learn how Tal got the guts walk away from it all—how she adopted a daughter, took some time off to recharge, and ultimately launched The DEN Meditation—a drop-in studio for guided meditation with three Los Angeles locations.
Ep24 - Lynne Lear
December 26, 2017 09:00 - 23 minutes - 14.1 MBLynne Lear has accomplished something that very few people have done—aside from Oprah. She co-founded a school. Hear how the mom of two saw a need in her community, rallied a well-connected, capable group of peers, and raised 8 million dollars to build the private, non-denominational Vistamar High School in El Segundo, California. Once that was checked off her list, this dynamo made yet another pivot, launching a career as a top residential realtor, who is now dipping her toes into flipping ...
Ep23 - Susan Feldman
December 19, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 16.9 MBSusan Feldman, co-founder of One Kings Lane, shares the story of how she came up with the idea for the on-line home interior and décor retailer, picked the perfect business partner, and kicked it off amidst the recession in 2007. It was quite the transition: Susan had worked for years a retail (apparel) executive but had no internet experience and minimal investment funds. From the moment Susan and her partner launched the “scrappy” start-up, it was a smash hit. With the brand's recent sale ...
Ep22 - Trish Healy
December 12, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 15.2 MBTrish Healy opens up about how she mustered the courage to leave her lucrative job as a corporate VP to realize her dream of adopting a daughter and then how she launched her own small business – WonderTent Parties. The "glamping" party planning company not only makes it possible for her to be around more for her daughter, Trish is now enjoying the ultimate icing on the cake: being able to give back to Kidsave, the organization that made it possible for her to become a parent.
Ep21 - Naomi Levy
December 05, 2017 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBNaomi Levy is a master of stepping over the roadblocks of convention. She was one of the first female graduates of The Jewish Theological Seminary's rabbinical school, and then went on found Nashuva, a spiritual outreach community for people interested in a non-traditional alternative for practicing the Jewish faith. Then Naomi set her sights on becoming an author. After hearing a rapid succession of “no’s,” Naomi snagged one of the top literary agents in the world and went on to publish fou...
Ep20 - Shiva Rose
November 28, 2017 09:00 - 31 minutes - 17.9 MBShiva Rose has transitioned from actress to full-time mom to founder of a holistic skin care line in a way that makes reinvention look easy. Learn how her own battle with illness sparked her health & wellness blog, The Local Rose, and about how her fascination the beauty of Hawaiian women and their use of kukui nut oil ultimately led to her kicking off the Shiva Rose line. Shiva also shares some of the practices that keep her physically and mentally healthy as well as details on how she push...
Ep19 - Karen Beninati
November 21, 2017 09:00 - 28 minutes - 16.8 MBKaren Beninati started out her career as an independent movie producer. It was an exciting and rewarding job and she loved it but life interrupted. She had a baby and suffered from postpartum depression — losing self-confidence. Feeling like a change in location might be helpful, she moved to Portland, Oregon and that was where she came up with the idea for the innovative childcare center, weVillage. Learn how she saw an opportunity in a field she knew nothing about, believed in her own intu...
Ep18 - Tammi Leader Fuller
November 14, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.2 MBEmmy award-winning TV news producer Tammi Leader Fuller walked away from a 34-year career to found Campowerment - a summer sleepaway camp-like experience—aimed at helping women find fulfillment and purpose. Discover how the mom of two got the guts to do it and how—even though she has had to dramatically scale back her life to follow her dream — her life now is the most fulfilling it has ever been.
Ep17 - Kathleen Buczko
November 07, 2017 09:00 - 25 minutes - 15.3 MBKathleen Buczko (), a self-described tech geek, was a successful digital strategist for many years. But her intense love of writing and her desire to "have a life," and be more present for her three kids, ultimately drove her to pivot—several times. Learn how this master reinventionista seamlessly moved from TV journalism to speechwriting to being a digital strategist and an entrepreneur and, most recently, a podcast host. Her passion project, The Dots Podcast, offers candid conversations wi...
Ep16 - Donna Pohlad
October 31, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 18.8 MBDonna Pohlad shares the story of how, after raising 3 children, in her hometown of Minneapolis, she founded the innovative, home hair color company dpHue. Donna takes us back 2011 when her idea was born out of her frustration of having to spend so much time and effort hiding her increasingly grey hair; how she traveled to Italy to meet with experts and create the product; how she teamed up with celebrity colorist Justin Anderson; and how she developed dpHue into the powerhouse brand it is to...
Ep15 - Susan McMartin
October 24, 2017 08:00 - 34 minutes - 19.2 MBWriter Susan McMartin enjoyed a successful career in Hollywood for 20 years, working on TV shows including Gary UnMarried, Californication and Another World. Then, right before she turned forty, amidst the rise of reality TV and the fall of scripted series, everything came to a screeching halt. Broke and about to give up, she did something that turned her life around: she tried something new. Today Susan shares her story of how venturing off the beaten path—outside her comfort zone—ultimatel...
Ep14 - Rose Eichenbaum
October 17, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBRose Eichenbaum dreamed of being professional dancer but fell in love, got married at 21 and soon had three children. Though she loved motherhood, she grappled with a growing sadness stemming from giving up her dream. Instead of stewing, she acted on it. Hear her insightful story of how, with one child still in the house, she diligently carved out time for herself to begin crafting her next chapter. Rose gets candid about how she cleverly fused her passion of dance and with a natural talent ...
Ep13 - Lisa Kline
October 10, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 19.6 MBIn her twenties, Lisa Kline was one of the most successful retailers in Los Angeles, with a store favored by the biggest celebrities of the day on swanky Robertson Boulevard. With each passing year, the business only grew—growth based on Lisa's uncanny ability to discover little known brands with huge potential. She ultimately owned and operated five trendy boutiques and a budding on-line business. Beginning in 2007 though–everything started to spiral: the writer's strike put a kibosh on spe...
Ep12 - Sarah Robarts
October 03, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MBThe breakup of a relationship inspired Los Angeles public relations guru Sarah Robarts to pick up a paintbrush again after nearly 20 years, returning to her love of painting. Turns out her talent not only remains in her 40s, it has blossomed. Hear the story of how the mom of two literally painted her heart out for a year in hehr garage and recently hosted her first gallery show—to rave reviews.
Ep11 - Sheila Nevins
September 26, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 17.5 MBSheila Nevins is one of the most powerful forces in showbiz. As President of HBO Documentary Films, Sheila has made some of the most fascinating documentaries ever made. Some of her recent movies include Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Nothing Left Unsaid, Diana, Our Mother. She has received 32 Emmy Awards (more than any other single person) and 26 Academy Awards—among other accolades. Married with a son, Sheila has defied the odds, remaining at the helm of HBO for...
Ep10 - Elissa Goodman
September 12, 2017 08:09 - 30 minutes - 17.6 MBHow Elissa Goodman went from stay-home mom to Holistic Nutritionist and became a well-regarded cleanse expert with an A-list showbiz clientele and an entrepreneur. Her S.O.U.P. Cleanse home delivery program and her uber healthy juices aimed at boosting immunity and thyroid health (available at Erewhon) have gained cult-like followings.
Ep9 - Byrdie Lifson-Pompan
September 12, 2017 08:08 - 29 minutes - 17 MBHow Byrdie Lifson-Pompan left a lucrative career as a Hollywood agent to form the healthcare company, Clear Health Advisors. Hear the story of how she came up with an innovative idea, tapped her close girlfriends for support and feedback, went back to school, and now feels like she is making a difference in the world—guiding critically ill people and their families toward potentially life saving healthcare.
Ep8 - Coco
September 12, 2017 08:07 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBHow Coco channeled her love of interior design and her writing skills into the Cococozy blog — named this year by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten social media influencers in the world. Holding on to her day job as a TV executive, learn how Coco worked on her "passion project" at home each night—ultimately generating a cult-like following—and spawning her own line of home furnishings.
Ep7 - Bethany Ashton Wolf
September 12, 2017 08:06 - 33 minutes - 19 MBMeet Bethany Ashton Wolf—a movie maker who is defining success on her own terms. Not satisfied as simply a successful indie screenwriter, Bethany held on to her dreams of not just writing but directing a major motion picture—and made it happen. Learn how she listened to her gut, stayed true to herself and defied the odds with the upcoming romantic drama, Forever My Girl.
Ep6 - Jess Weiner
September 12, 2017 08:05 - 25 minutes - 15.4 MBThe story of how Jess Weiner connected the dots in her early career—as well as the ones linking her passions— to form one of the most important socially conscious brand building firms in the country. Through life's inevitable disappointments and stumbles, hear how Jess held on to her authenticity and her convictions—and is now CEO of Talk to Jess. The consulting firm advises brands and organizations on how to create messages of empowerment. The social entrepreneur, two-time author and Ted ta...
Ep5 - Liz Pryor
September 12, 2017 08:04 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBIn her early 40s, Liz Pryor was a stay-home mom who hadn't worked in more than a decade. Then her husband exited, leaving her as sole supporter of three children. Liz zero-ed in on her longtime passion of writing, got a book published, and then, over thousands of applicants won a contest to become the "advice guru" for Good Morning America. Now, as a two-time author with her recent memoir, Look at You Now, and a Tedx talker she reveals how she pulled it all off.
Ep4 - Candace Silvers
September 12, 2017 08:03 - 32 minutes - 18.4 MBHow Candace Silvers parlayed her natural talent for advising friends and her skills as an acting teacher into a career as a highly-regarded Human Behavior Specialist. Her diverse clientele ranges from individuals seeking to lead a more fulfilling life to corporations aimed at improving the bottom line. She kicked off her career after being a stay-at-home mom to four kids.
Ep3 - Lisa Rotondi
September 12, 2017 08:02 - 27 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen Lisa Rotondi's acting career slowed down, she didn't waste a beat. As a single mom, she couldn't. How Lisa came up with the idea for Organic Kids L.A. in her own kitchen and turned it into the largest lunch delivery program in the city.
Ep2 - Sue Cowie
September 12, 2017 08:01 - 29 minutes - 16.8 MBSue Cowie wants to change the conversation about women and aging with her website, The Fine Line. Hear the compelling story of how she was forced to closer her successful interior design shop, discovered a void in the market in a field in which she had absolutely no experience, and switched gears to launch The Fine Line.
Ep1 - Suzanne Farwell
September 10, 2017 16:00 - 27 minutes - 16.4 MBLongtime successful movie producer Suzanne Farwell (It's Complicated, Something's Gotta Give) faced an unexpected and unsettling challenge in her early forties. She'd produced big budget studio movies with Nancy Meyers for some 20 years when both women (amicably) decided to do their own thing. At an age when Hollywood is showing most women the door and amidst a changing industry paradigm, she was terrified at the prospect of starting all over as an independent movie producer and her uncertai...