Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

Episodes

April 25, 2024 53 mins

She lit up our screens in the iconic HBO series, The Sopranos and now she is inspiring people by opening up about her health journey.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sophia for an emotional chat about getting the role of a lifetime at 16 years of age, dealing with health problems at the height of her career, why she kept her diagnosis a secret, and the many women who helped her on her journey.

Plus, the actress tells all about her new po...

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ABC News Correspondent Linsey Davis wanted to be a lawyer but found herself on a different path. Now, she's an award-winning journalist who anchors ABC News Live Prime and "World News Tonight" on the weekend. 

Linsey joins Sophia to talk about the moment she decided to pursue journalism and why, mentors who helped her along her journey, covering politics, and what it's like interviewing some of the biggest newsmakers in the world,...

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April 11, 2024 57 mins

Broadway star and Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose is taking on a new challenge...advocating for voting rights! 

Ariana joins Sophia to talk about her journey with identity as a queer Afro-Latina, how she got into showbiz, and what it was like working in Broadway shows for years, including "Hamilton," before hitting the big screen in the movie that 'changed her life,' Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." She also revea...

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April 4, 2024 67 mins

Social media star, actress, and trans advocate Dylan Mulvaney gained a huge following after she started chronicling her gender transition on TikTok two years ago . . . but with fame came hate and transphobia. 

Dylan joins Sophia to talk about rising above the fray and thriving, dealing with transphobia, why she looks back on some of her original videos and cringes, debunking the ridiculous notion that she transitioned to become fa...

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March 28, 2024 49 mins

Millennials will know Torrey DeVitto from some of the hottest TV shows of the early 2000s, such as One Tree Hill, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars! 

The 'Chicago Med' alum joins Sophia to chat about their time together on One Tree Hill, including how she emotionally prepared to play such an unstable character as Nanny Carrie and what it was like dealing with fan reactions on social media and in person. The actress also...

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March 21, 2024 58 mins

Journalist Joy-Ann Reid went from a "nerdy" kid who stayed past her bedtime to watch broadcast news to now fronting her own show! 

The MSNBC Host and New York Times Bestselling author joins Sophia to discuss finding her passion for journalism, why she majored in documentary filmmaking at Harvard, becoming cable TV's first black woman prime-time anchor, and what it's really like behind the scenes of a busy newsroom. 

Plus, Joy sha...

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March 14, 2024 50 mins

Jenny Cavnar is a trailblazer making history as the first female primary play-by-play announcer for an MLB team! 

Jenny joins Sophia to talk about working in a male-dominated environment, breaking barriers, the women who paved the path for her and handling sexist trolls. 

Jenny also discusses her path to her dream job, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who are rooting for you and pushing you outside your comfort ...

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Clean energy should be a no-brainer, yet it feels stuck in political drama and doubt! 

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm joins Sophia to help clarify the confusion on clean energy, including why it's going to bring millions of high-paying jobs, the tax incentives and credits available, and the President's goals of getting America to 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and net zero carbon emissions in less than thirty...

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February 28, 2024 72 mins

Bryan Greenberg has entertained fans on the big and small screen for over two decades, including playing fan favorite Jake Jaglieski on "One Tree Hill" . . . but now he is expanding his resume to include writer, producer, and director. 

Bryan joins Sophia to talk about his new movie, "Junction," and how his own brush with opioid abuse inspired it, how he got such an impressive cast to join him on set, including Sophia, and the fou...

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February 21, 2024 62 mins

Everybody loves Phil! 

The creator of "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Somebody Feed Phil" joins Sophia for an engaging and funny chat about how he went from a struggling aspiring actor to a successful writer, producer, and author! 

Phil Rosenthal may be living his best life now, but he reveals the many odd jobs he did for many years before finding success! He also shares the lessons he learned along the way, listening to the unive...

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February 14, 2024 64 mins

Trained dietitian, entrepreneur, and plant-based cook Radhi Devlukia transformed her relationship with food by consciously cooking and using meals to support her well-being, and she's on a mission to help others take their health back into their hands through good, flavorful food! 

Radhi joins Sophia to talk about how her upbringing and personal life led to her career path, how anxiety is wrecking your gut health, and the benefits...

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February 7, 2024 55 mins

Jesse Tyler Ferguson went from being a shy kid to being a successful actor on Broadway and the big and small screen . . . and now he's a successful podcast host too! Is there anything he can't do?

The actor joins Sophia to chat about his journey to becoming an actor, which started at the tender age of eight, how he feels now looking back on his "Modern Family" days, fun stories from the set, and juggling home and work life with tw...

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January 31, 2024 62 mins

Legendary actress Jane Fonda found her calling for activism in the 60s and never looked back. At age 86, she continues to pursue change with a contagious enthusiasm and necessary urgency. 
 
The Oscar winner joins Sophia for a conversation that explores her complicated childhood, her relationship with her father, and how she untangled herself from the pressures of Hollywood. A true work in progress, Jane also examines her res...

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January 24, 2024 72 mins

Bryan Greenberg has entertained fans on the big and small screen for over two decades, including playing fan favorite Jake Jaglieski on "One Tree Hill" . . . but now he is expanding his resume to include writer, producer, and director. 

Bryan joins Sophia to talk about his new movie, "Junction," and how his own brush with opioid abuse inspired it, how he got such an impressive cast to join him on set, including Sophia, and the fou...

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January 17, 2024 42 mins

Sophia is back, and she is answering your questions! 

After a health scare, Sophia reveals she is learning to prioritize her health and working on not putting herself last. She admits this election year has made her anxious, and there have been a few sleepless nights . . . she details how she is coping with that, and she also gives tips on how to talk to someone with opposing political views. 

Plus, Sophia shares her favorite cof...

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January 10, 2024 64 mins

Ava DuVernay went from working behind the scenes as a Hollywood publicist to picking up a camera at the age of thirty-two and changing her career path to become an award-winning, celebrated writer and director. 

Ava joins Sophia to talk about her journey into filmmaking, why she is at the most vulnerable time of her life, and what it was like crowdfunding her latest and most personal film, "Origin," which tackles race and hierarch...

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January 3, 2024 75 mins

She went from a trial attorney to a federal prosecutor, walking away from the law and turning to journalism so she could have a voice for those without one. 

CNN's Laura Coates joins Sophia to talk about her time working in the US Department of Justice, what she was ill-prepared for, the moment that changed her career path, and how you should approach this election year, including the most dangerous thing a voter can do. 

Plus, L...

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December 27, 2023 2 mins

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December 20, 2023 76 mins

Born into a life of activism, Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, is on a mission to help win back reproductive rights! 

Alexis joins Sophia to talk about the moment that inspired her to join Planned Parenthood, the harmful impact the overturning of Roe v. Wade is having on regular, everyday people, and the critical fight happening right now for reproductive health rights. 

Alexis also discusses the st...

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