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She What?

by Jessica Downey & Maureen Petrosky

She What? invites you to join two friends and dig into the personal and often surprising stories of women who inspire them. And here, she tells the whole story. The failing. The thriving. The friends she made along the way. The pain she endured. The triumphs she celebrated. How she reinvented herself. Need a dose of inspiration? It’s here. Need a fresh perspective? We got that, too.  

Latest episodes

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True Crime Queen: Andrea Canning

Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning has sat across from convicted killers, written more than 30 Hallmark and Lifetime movies, and somehow raised six kids along the way.

Sep 23
36 min

Widowed at 29 on 9/11: Tara Bane

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. Afte

Sep 9
41 min

Heart Strings: Katherine Baloff

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 Mauree

Aug 26
34 min

Is GLP-1 Your Best Shot?: Ashley Koff

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 the

Aug 12
39 min

Surviving the Now: Karen Sandone

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

Jul 29
47 min

Philadelphia Sisters: Ashley and Alex

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 Lunkenheim

Jul 15
33 min

Quarterbacking the NFL: Christine Dorfler

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

Jul 1
29 min

Success for all: Melissa Tenzer

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 inspirin

Jun 17
38 min

Throwing Kindness like Confetti: Myka Meier

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 Lo

Jun 3
39 min

The Ambition Trap: Amina AlTai

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 leade

May 20
44 min

Her Place: Amanda Shulman

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 share

May 6
41 min

Defying Limits: Keri Mandell

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 s

Apr 22
31 min

Fly Girl: Georgia Grace Edwards

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 fre

Apr 8
43 min

Coming up Rozes: Liz Mencel

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

Mar 25
39 min

Finding her voice: Susanne Sulby

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

Mar 11
41 min

Accidental Activist: Grace Young

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

Feb 25
38 min

Life on Her Terms: Amita Mehta

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

Feb 11
47 min

Don't Underestimate Her: Carla Hall

From Top Chef to one-woman-shows and Enneagrams, Carla Hall splashes down into this She What? episode with zero ego and maximum joy. She dishes on the importance of knowi

Jan 28
36 min

Workhorse: Caroline Palmer

In this first episode of Season 2, Jess and Maureen dive into a hilarious and profound conversation with novelist Caroline Palmer, whose debut book Workhorse explores the

Jan 14
35 min

Season One Recap: Jess and Maureen

Before Jess and Maureen jump into 2026, it's time to reflect on an incredible first year of She What?. This episode revisits the women, the stories, and all the surp

Dec 31 2025
35 min

Chart trend

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#82
all-time peak
3
days in the top 100 since Feb 2025

Chart positions

Where She What? ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 5, 2026).

#155 ▼ 12 Personal Journals US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I love this podcast where Maureen & Jess bring their magical listening and sharp questions to empower their wonderful female guests to tell their best stories. One of my favorite episodes? Was about their own lives called “Gut Check”. Cannot wait to hear more from this duo!

aegoodman · Apr 2026

Jess and Maureen have great chemistry, and they engage in bright and revealing conversations with the high-achieving women they have on. Just what we need right now!! And BTW you don’t have to be a female to thoroughly enjoy these funny, insightful, and inspiring interviews!

A.H.Myer · Jun 2025

Every guest is so impressive and interesting. There’s so much variety in the storytelling, so I’m always excited for the next drop. I love listening on my way to work & get inspired for my day!

Maeve Burke · Jun 2025

What a refreshing new podcast! I love the women centered stories and the chemistry of Maureen and Jess.

Ncotoo · Mar 2025

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