What's Her Story

May 13, 2021

Jennifer Weiner

This week we’re joined by Jennifer Weiner, New York Times bestselling author of more than 17 books. Jennifer shares her path from newsroom reporter to novelist, how she developed life-long confidence, and the challenges of raising teenage daughters. This episode is dedicated to Jennifer’s incredible, wise, and hilarious mother, Fran, who passed just days ago. We wish Fran could hear the loving stories Jennifer shared with us.

May 06, 2021

Melinda Gates

In the wake of Melinda and Bill Gates’ recent divorce announcement, we’re sharing Melinda’s most personal interview ever. We talk about division of household labor, empowering women around the world, raising well-adjusted kids and the last thing that she and Bill fought about. Tune in to really understand Melinda and what she stands for.

Apr 29, 2021

Suzanne Simard

In this episode we chat with forest ecologist Suzanne Simard, whose groundbreaking research led to her wildly popular TED talk on how trees talk to each other. Suzanne discusses sexism in science; the stressful life choice that led to her cancer, why her children are following in her footsteps; and finding love after her divorce.

Apr 22, 2021

Jessica Lahey

This week on What’s Her Story, we’re joined by educator and New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey. We talk about her path from sobriety to writing her just released book, The Addiction Innoculation, on preventing childhood substance abuse. We chat about how her research has changed her parenting style, the dangers of helicopter parenting, and how a text chain with her best friends anchors her days.

Apr 01, 2021

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

This week, we’re joined by Luvvie Ajayi Jones, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host. We chat with Luvvie about her career progression from blogger to world-renowned writer; how she met her husband; the daily routine that keeps her creative juices flowing, and more.

Mar 25, 2021

Cindy Eckert

This week on What’s Her Story, we’re joined by entrepreneur Cindy Eckert, the pioneer behind “women’s Viagra” who built and sold a $1B company. This is a can’t miss tale of perseverance amidst countless obstacles and a woman who never gave up.

Mar 18, 2021

Tori Dunlap

This week on What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy, we chat with financial expert and educator Tori Dunlap, also known as @herfirst100k. We talk salary negotiation tips; why she quit her first corporate job; how she talks money on first dates; and her mission to help more women invest.

Mar 11, 2021

Austin Channing Brown Part 2

Today, we bring you the second episode in our two-part series with thought leader and bestselling author Austin Channing Brown. In this episode, Austin shares her path to home ownership, achieving notoriety during a period of racial inequity, and the support she's received from her husband as her career has skyrocketed.

Mar 04, 2021

Austin Channing Brown

In our first 2-part series since Glennon and Abby, we feature bestselling author and racial justice thought leader Austin Channing Brown. We talk about her New York Times bestseller, "I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness," how she addresses race with her 3-year-old son, and so much more. Austin's passion is infectious and her perspective is powerful. Listen and you will understand why this conversation deserves two episodes!