What's Her Story

Feb 04, 2021

Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien, award-winning journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist, chats with Sam & Amy about her career trajectory in journalism, what it was like to pursue a graduate degree at Harvard while pregnant, multitasking as a working mom, and how growing up as a person of color in a predominantly white town impacted her career as a reporter. In this episode, O'Brien shares candid criticisms of misinformation in media, hilarious and relatable stories about raising four children, and inspiration for anyone looking to level up in their job.

Jul 05, 2022

Gloria Steinem

What's Her Story with Sam & Amy speaks with legendary writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem. In this episode, Steinem shares prolific insights on democratizing the family structure, the importance of young girls playing sports, the "fan-fucking-tastic" freedom she's found in aging, and the myth of fairytale romance.

Jan 21, 2021

Melinda Gates

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy interviews one of the world’s most powerful women, Melinda Gates. Along with her husband Bill Gates, Melinda launched Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world’s largest private charitable foundation. In this episode, the business leader and philanthropist shares untold stories about her life-saving work, the intentional way she has raised her family and how she turned Bill into a partner at home.

Jan 14, 2021

Molly Jong-Fast

Amidst a historic moment in America, What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy interviews political pundit Molly Jong-Fast. In this timely interview, Jong-Fast discusses being raised by a famous mother, the role sobriety has played in her life, and her journey to becoming a leading political voice and Editor-at-large of The Daily Beast. As the United States Congress impeaches a President twice for the first time in history, it could not be a better time to hear from Molly Jong-Fast.

Jan 07, 2021

Farnoosh Torabi

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy talks to Farnoosh Torabi, finance expert, host of wildly popular award winning podcast "So Money,” contributing editor to Oprah magazine, and a best-selling author. Farnoosh shares her expansive view on money, from navigating “breadwinner” dynamics in marriages, to talking to children about money, to learning how to monetize not only what you do, but also what you know.

Dec 24, 2020

Suzy Welch

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy sits down with best-selling author and legendary business journalist Suzy Welch, in her first interview since the passing of her iconic husband, Jack Welch. Suzy’s many experiences, from becoming Editor in Chief of Harvard Business Review as a single mom of four to forging through a public scandal, to processing the loss of a spouse, give her a profound perspective on life. She shows us how an intentional mindset can bring happiness and strength, even when going through extremely difficult times.

Dec 17, 2020

Daniela Soto-Innes

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy talks to Daniela Soto-Innes, the youngest woman to be named World’s Best Female Chef by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Daniela brings her trademark work ethic to all that she does, from her childhood as a competitive swimmer to opening two hit restaurants before she turned 30. She shares her recipe for building a great team and how she kept her restaurants thriving in the pandemic. Tune in to hear about the rise of a world renowned culinary star.

Dec 10, 2020

Shannon Watts

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy features Shannon Watts, founder of Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense in America—the leading national force for gun violence prevention. Hear how Shannon turned just 75 Facebook friends into a powerful group of 5 million mothers. This amazing story of “the NRA’s worst nightmare” is not to be missed.

Dec 03, 2020

Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)

What’s Her Story with Sam & Amy invited dermatologist turned reality star Dr. Sandra Lee, aka “Dr. Pimple Popper” to share her journey. From how she discovered a community of “pop-aholics,” to the ups-and-downs of sudden fame, and life as a famous working mom, Dr. Lee bares it all. Her humble nature and hilarious stories will leave you enchanted, whether you were already one of her millions of fans or just discovering her for the first time.