What happens when you stop looking away and start really seeing people?

Author and mental health advocate Sarah Murphree, whose book I Am Human Too is being considered for a Pulitzer, joins So She Slays to share what two years of listening to the unhoused taught her about fear, empathy, and resilience. From growing up with a parent living with mental illness to uncovering the real stories behind homelessness, Sarah reminds us that compassion isn’t weakness, it’s the bridge back to our shared humanity.

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Building a creative career takes more than talent, it takes resilience, strategy, and heart.

In this episode of the So She Slays Podcast, we talk with Roxanne Messina Captor, Emmy-nominated writer, director, and Chair of the California Arts Council, about what it really takes to turn passion into a lasting creative career. A protégé of Francis Ford Coppola, Roxanne shares how she’s built longevity in film, theater, and television while mentoring the next generation of artists.

From creating your own opportunities to knowing your worth, this conversation dives into staying relevant, getting paid, and avoiding burnout as a creative woman in today’s world.

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Ever notice how the most successful women never do it alone? In this episode, host Heather Young sits down with Urmi Hossain, co-chair of Women in Leadership – Montreal, to explore why mentorship matters at every stage of your career.

They break down how to find the right mentor, approach them with confidence, and build genuine connections that help you grow. Whether you’re craving change, feeling stuck, or ready to level up, this conversation will remind you that asking for help isn’t a weakness — it’s how the smartest women rise.

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High achievers know how to push through but at what cost? In this episode of the So She Slays Podcast, Co Founder, Heather Young sits down with psychotherapist Tannaz to unpack how your nervous system drives stress, anxiety, and "push through" mode. From burnout and high-functioning anxiety to why your body craves familiar chaos over unfamiliar peace, we explore what it really takes to find balance to regulate your body, protect your energy, and find peace without losing ambition.

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What if emotional intelligence isn’t something we’re born with—but something we build?

In this episode of the So She Slays Podcast, we’re joined by Lori Woodley-Langendorff, emotional literacy expert, speaker, and co-founder of All It Takes, the nonprofit she launched alongside her daughter, actress Shailene Woodley and now runs with her son Tanner Woodley, the Creative Director.

We dive deep into what it really means to raise emotionally intelligent kids—while still learning how to regulate ourselves in a hustle-obsessed, emotionally draining world. From parenting power struggles to workplace emotional burnout, Lori shares tangible tools from her new book SEL Muscle Mastery that help both adults and youth build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and connection.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or just someone tired of pretending to be “fine,” this episode is your emotional check-in.

Topics We Cover:

• Tools to help kids and adults self-regulate and manage emotions
• The hidden burnout of being the “emotionally mature one”
• How to model emotional strength without sacrificing your own needs
• Breaking generational cycles and raising emotionally aware humans

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Most of us grew up with zero real education about our hormones, cycles, or long-term health. Just vibes and Advil. In this episode, we talk with Ally Tam, CEO of Respin Health (co-founded with Halle Berry), about the huge gaps in women’s healthcare, why perimenopause, burnout, and hormone shifts are so misunderstood, and how we can finally take control of our health before things spiral. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, exhausted, or totally out of sync with your body—this one’s for you.

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Dating in 2025 feels like a part-time job with no benefits and we’re not the only ones who feel that way. In this episode, we sit down with magnetic matchmaker and relationship expert Spicy Mari to unpack dating burnout, sneaky links, and why so many women are over the bare-minimum energy that modern dating serves up.

From navigating situationships and hookup culture to reclaiming standards, self-worth, and emotional clarity, this convo goes deep and gets real.

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You’re doing it all! Thriving on paper, but deep down wondering if it actually means anything. In this honest convo, attorney and ROM8 Wellness founder Chanae Wood opens up about burnout, body image, and the pressure to always perform. We explore the emotional cost of ambition, the role of faith in healing, and how to reconnect with purpose when success no longer feels fulfilling.

Perfect for any woman who's ever asked herself, “Is this really for me… or for everyone else?”

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Why are we all suddenly obsessed with smutty romance novels and what does that say about what women? We site down with Leah Hultenschmidt, VP and Publisher at Forever (Hachette Book Group), to talk about the rise of spicy reads, the power of BookTok, and how steamy stories are helping women reclaim their pleasure, their voice, and their standards. From many New York Times Bestsellers to the secret sauce behind a good slow burn, this conversation is smart, sexy, and full of insider gems for readers and aspiring writers.

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From bankruptcies to side hustles, Michelle Campbell shares how she turned $500K in debt into financial freedom. In this episode, we dive into recession-proof strategies, how to actually start paying off debt, and the financial literacy tips no one taught us—but everyone needs.

Perfect for anyone ready to face their finances and take back control.

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