Alisyn Camerota went from a punk rock teen to a respected journalist anchoring for CNN, and now she is an author sharing her story of survival and success in her new memoir, "Combat Love." 
Alisyn opens up to Sophia about chasing her dreams of being a journalist, her experience working at Fox News under Roger Ailes, including sexual harassment, not buying into their mission statement, and transitioning from Fox to rival network CNN. 
Alisyn also talks about her decision to write a memoir, how writing helped heal her relationship with her mother, and the power of music in her life! 
Alisyn Camerota's new book, "Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home," is available now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: Alisyn Camerota

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

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Legendary actress Jane Fonda found her calling for activism in the 60s and never looked back. At age 86, she continues to pursue change with a contagious enthusiasm and necessary urgency. 
 
The Oscar winner joins Sophia for a conversation that explores her complicated childhood, her relationship with her father, and how she untangled herself from the pressures of Hollywood. A true work in progress, Jane also examines her resilience and where she hopes to improve in what she calls her final act.
 
These days, Fonda is busier than ever fighting climate change and invites listeners to join the Jane Fonda Climate Pac by texting JANE to 40506. For more information on the important work she’s doing, visit JanePac.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: In Case You Missed It: Jane Fonda

Talented artist, director, and New York Times bestselling author Miranda July was "hell-bent on expressing" herself at a young age, so she made a path for herself encompassing multiple platforms. 
Miranda joins Sophia to discuss her creative process, the inspiration behind some of her projects, and her latest book, "All Fours," which is getting rave reviews. 
"All Fours" is available for purchase now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: Miranda July

Ben McKenzie not only survived the 00s but also the glare of the spotlight. The actor shot to fame as a troubled teenager in the mega-hit series The O.C., which debuted the same year as another teen drama, One Tree Hill.
Ben and Sophia share stories about what it was like being young and dealing with fame on their respective hit shows. Ben also opens up about being terrified of being put in the 'teen actor' box, being confused with his character, and meeting his wife, Morena Baccarin, on The O.C. set but not remembering!
Plus, Ben dishes about showing his 7-year-old daughter The O.C. and her reaction to the show, his childhood dream of being a football player and how he ended up acting instead, and what inspired him to write the book, "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: Ben McKenzie

She lit up our screens in the iconic HBO series, The Sopranos and now she is inspiring people by opening up about her health journey.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sophia for an emotional chat about getting the role of a lifetime at 16 years of age, dealing with health problems at the height of her career, why she kept her diagnosis a secret, and the many women who helped her on her journey.
Plus, the actress tells all about her new podcast with Christina Applegate and the special bond they share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work in Progress: Alisyn Camerota

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