The Smarter Podcast with Emily Austen

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This week’s guest is a cultural powerhouse. Candace Bushnell — the woman behind Sex and the City — didn’t just write a column; she sparked a global phenomenon that redefined modern womanhood on screen and beyond. But her story doesn’t stop with Carrie Bradshaw.


In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Candace opens up about legacy, longevity, and what it really takes to build a lasting career in a world hooked on the next big thing. From navigating the brutal realities of publishing and television deals to the personal cost of creating something that outgrows you, she shares the unfiltered truth about staying relevant — and sane — in the spotlight.


We talk politics, money, the pressure to follow up a smash hit, and the difference between being a writer… and making writing your life. Bold, brilliant, and refreshingly honest, Candace brings decades of hard-won wisdom to the mic.


This is one for anyone chasing creative success — and wondering what happens when you catch it.


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