She What?

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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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 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.

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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 powerful episode, Keri Mandell shares how her lifelong dream of having children was crushed. Yet, she rose from this dark place and on to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days (She What?!?). Don't miss this story of strength and hope, and discover why Keri always pushes herself beyond her comfort zone. 

Follow Keri's Instagram and visit her website, Empower Training and Retreats and Empower Yoga studio in New Jersey.

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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From glacier guide to startup founder, today's guest proves that the most overlooked problems can spark the biggest breakthroughs. Georgia Grace Edwards turned a freezing, frustrating problem on an Alaskan glacier into a game-changing innovation for women everywhere...and her journey is as wild as it is inspiring. This interview is a must-listen for any entrepreneurs and for all women out there who wear the pants.

Check out Georgia Grace's business, Gnara, on Instagram and Youtube. Learn more about the evolution of women's pants. 

Use the discount code: SHEWHAT20 to receive $20 off your first order (minimum purchase amount of $50 required).

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 happens when the song you wrote about someone else’s cancer journey becomes your own reality, seven years later? In this powerful episode, musician Liz Mencel opens up about motherhood, music, and facing a life-altering diagnosis. Her "wouldn't change a thing" perspective will leave you inspired.  

Check out Liz's music and her website. 

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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Susanne Sulby grew up in a prison, an environment few of us can imagine. In this episode, dialect coach and actress Susanne Sulby shares her extraordinary journey from a childhood spent living at a correctional facility to her work now— helping shape unforgettable performances for actors like Kate Winslet and Jean Smart. She reminds us that when a small voice inside says "there’s more for you," you should definitely listen. 

Check out Susanne's website and her 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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What if your favorite neighborhood could disappear tomorrow? In this powerful episode, cookbook author and activist Grace Young shares how she went from stir-fry guru to fierce defender of America’s Chinatowns - and why cooking is all about connection. Come hungry for stories of food, family, and fighting for cultural survival. 

To learn more about Grace, you can check out her 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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Amita Mehta’s life is a story of survival, love, and radical courage. In this deeply personal episode, she shares the secrets she feared would cost her everything and the relationships that made her rich in love. Coming from a traditional Indian family, Amita talks about their escape from Uganda at the hands of a dictator and the journey to freedom in the U.S. She reveals how being an athlete was a saving grace, enabling her to integrate and find hope during a difficult time in her young life. She shares her inner struggle to come to terms with her sexual orientation and how that impacted her career and her relationships. It’s a raw, hopeful conversation about identity, resilience, and what it really means to embody the American dream. (All that...AND it's Jess and Maureen's birthday episode!)

Discover Amita'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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