The She Said Project Podcast

Debra Olson, from the first She Said cast in Terre Haute, joined Jenette and Kerry in the studio to share her emotional story of escaping an unhealthy relationship to find her peace and her new love, all with some unexpected twists in "It's All About the Door."

It is such a treat to welcome Stephanie Belsky to the studio to reminisce about her story, "Permission to Unmute." She took the stage in 2025 at the first That's What She Said Atlanta and continues to use her voice to empower others. 

In this beautiful and funny tribute, Michelle Hyde shares memories of her mother and tells our hosts about appearing on stage in That's What She Said Quad Cities. 

Tierra Brown had the opportunity to revisit the story she shared in the very first That's What She Said in Danville, IL and reflected on what it has meant to be "The Strong Friend."

In her story, "Returning Me to You," Ashlee Rhodes reflects on how this song lyric relates to her personal journey. She shares the story of taking back her life and restoring her health. 

Sometimes being a quitter is the right thing to do. Our guest today, Hannah Ramlo, from Peoria, talks about the difficult choices she made to choose what was best for her and her family. 

Dr. Janet Brehm Taylor really is "Living the Dream," as she shares on today's episode. She takes us on the bumpy journey to find the true purpose that she shared on stage in That's What She Said Atlanta. 

Today we meet our first speaker from That's What She Said Terre Haute, Jess Berryhill. Our hosts are delighted to chat with Jess about her unique journey to create a bigger and better life. 

Ashley Rath shared her story, "Thanks, Cancer,' on stage in That's What She Said St. Louis 2024 and we quickly learned that cancer was not the only challenge she was overcoming. Kerry and Jenette are thrilled to spend some time with this remarkable woman from the St. Louis cast.

Marsha shares a peek into her world as a veteran, a nurse, a caregiver and a runner in her story, "It's My Honor."

Ada has so much to share about her journey with our hosts, Kerry and Jenette. Her story, "Second Chance," is proof that it is never too late to rewrite your story. 

Kim explains to our hosts what she refers to as "The Edge," feeling like she never quite fit in. Enjoy her story from the inaugural production of That's What She Said Naperville. 

To connect with Kim and Empowered Existence Speaking via her blog at https://kimcwells.me the website at https://www.empoweredexistencespeaking.com/

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Vivian's story is a true testament that you can follow your dreams, no matter the obstacles. She is now someone who paves the way for others, as she shares in her story from That's What She Said Bloomington-Normal, "My Destination." 

We are excited to introduce our listeners to the amazing Ms. Claudia Cupe, who appeared on stage in the first ever That's What She Said Atlanta in October 2025, as part of the National Summit on Period Poverty powered by Dignity Grows. Claudia's story covers her journey as a non-traditional student, to making a difference as a community leader and finally as an entrepreneur. You don't want to miss this enchanting conversation!

Lesa shares in her story that some of life's most difficult challenges have led her to the most powerful and profound realizations. Kerry and Jenette are excited to connect with Lesa about the story she shared on stage in That's What She Said Champaign-Urbana 2025, "Lessons in Love and Loss."

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We are delighted to have Nancy join us in person in the studio to enjoy her performance from That's What She Said Naperville 2025. She gets real about all that women face in the aging process, the good, the bad and the magnificent. 

Jenette and Kerry have been eager to learn the story behind the story since Julie first shared "No More Shih Tzus" on stage in That's What She Said Bloomington-Normal 2024.