The future Tara Bane imagined disappeared on 9/11 when she tragically lost her husband, Michael. He worked on the 100th floor of the North Tower and never came home. After becoming a widow at just 29 years old, she shares with Jess and Maureen how she learned to carry grief, fight to keep Michael’s memory alive, and find purpose in a life she never expected. 

Check out Tara's art therapy center, follow her on Instagram or check out her website where you can order her book. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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World-class violinist Katherine “Kat” Baloff’s connection to music began long before she ever picked up a violin at age 10. In this unforgettable conversation with Maureen and Jess, Kat pieces together the story of how she came into the world after a devastating medical tragedy changed her family forever. 

You can follow Kat on instagram or catch a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra.

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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Hollywood's leading dietician, Ashley Koff, joins Jess and Maureen on She What? to unpack the connection between gut health, hormones, GLP-1s, and menopause. And there’s a questionable goat’s milk cleanse you have to hear about to believe. So much to learn, so little time, but Ashley Koff, author of Your Best Shot, gets it done. 

Learn more about Ashley's work and her book, Your Best Shot, and follow her on Instagram. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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When Karen Sandone's husband was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's in his early 50s, the future they had planned together disappeared overnight. In this deeply moving conversation, Karen shares how she's navigating unimaginable loss with extraordinary grace, finding purpose through advocacy, and reminding us what it truly means to survive, and even find hope, in the now.

Learn more about her family's journey through Sandone Strong and her care giver's advocacy work, Surviving the Now. You can also follow Karen on Instagram. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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Four friends. One bold idea. This She What? episode pulls back the curtain on a movement that changed the future of women's sports in Philadelphia. Ashley Lunkenheimer and Alex Niedbalski-Sykes share how friendship, persistence, and believing in a dream helped bring the WNBA and professional women's tennis (back) to Philly. The Philadelphia Sisters prove that when women support other women, entire communities benefit.

You can follow the Philly Sisters journey on their website or on their Instagram. And don't miss out on the chance to attend the upcoming tennis tournament, Ennoble Care Philly Open, from August 23 - 29. Tickets and event details are here. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Credits:

Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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In this episode of She What?, cohosts Jess and Maureen take a field trip to New York City to interview National Football League's Chief Financial Officer, Christine Dorfler, the first woman in NFL history to hold this position. Christine shares her experience serving for four years as a Military Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army and what it takes to be an impactful leader for the NFL. “I try to approach everything with a blend of confidence and humility. I'm humble enough to know what I don’t know...but I’m also confident enough to know that I got here for a reason."

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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Melissa Tenzer, CEO of Central New Jersey's Dress for Success, has dedicated her career to helping women step into their power, but her own story is just as inspiring. After overcoming the grief of losing her sister to championing career success for thousands of women, Mel shares her mission to never leave another woman behind. What could be more "She What?" than someone who supports more women to become She What?s?!

Check out Dress for Success of Central New Jersey and follow Melissa on Instagram. You can also learn more about The Cherry Tree Foundation and see how you can get involved. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Credits:

Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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What if etiquette has nothing to do with being “ladylike” and everything to do with kindness? In this episode of She What?, etiquette expert and Bravo's Ladies of London star Myka Meier challenges what we think we know about manners and human interaction. Spoiler alert: Jess, who starts off skeptical, will now be arriving at every event at 6:05. She What?!

Learn more about Beaumont Etiquette and discover Myka's Mini Manners series. You can also follow Myka on Instagram. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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What if the very thing driving your success is also quietly breaking you? In this episode, Jess and Maureen get deeply personal with author of The Ambition Trap and leadership coach, Amina AlTai. When our identity is tied our work, and burnout and chronic illness becoming so prevalent, Amina makes the case as to why it's time to reevaluate our relationship with ambition. 

Visit Amina's website to learn more about her book and her coaching. You can also follow Amina on Instagram. 

For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

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Credits:

Producer and Host: Jess Downey

Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

Artwork: Peter Yates Design

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From cooking in her apartment to earning Philadelphia’s first Michelin star, Amanda Shulman’s journey is anything but traditional. In this She What? episode, Amanda shares the bold choices behind creating a career she actually loves. In addition to fun and laughter, we get a glimpse of what it takes to run a top tier restaurant in a most authentic way.  

Check out Amanda's fabulous restaurant, Her Place, in Philly 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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