Something powerful happens when everyday women come together to share their extraordinary stories before a live audience. Join our hosts, Co-Founder Kerry Rossow and National Director, Jenette Jurczyk, each week as they visit with some incredible women who braved the microphone to share their stories on the She Said stage.
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Liz Hasty of Danville, IL inspires us all to believe that when you stay true to yourself, you will live your best life. In her story, "I Do Dance," she shares with Jenette and Kerry the fantasy that came to life on the She Said stage.توسط The She Said Project
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Jenette and Kerry are eager to learn just how big a part growing up the youngest of her eighteen brothers and sisters played in Amy Rueff choosing "Last But Not Least" as the title of the story she shared on stage in That's What She Said Heart of Illinois 2025.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 123: Visiting with Jaelyn Vickery of Champaign, IL and her story, "The Pressure of Purpose."
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Jaelyn Vickery shared her story, "The Pressure of Purpose," on stage in Champaign-Urbana that addressed transitioning from her original, rigid plan to pursue a new path, using her experience to help others.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 122: Visiting with Erica Pefferman of Columbia, MO and her story, "That Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."
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Erica Pefferman of Columbia, MO shared a story onstage that she had not previously shared with her best friends or even her five children. Erica joins us in The She Said Project Podcast studio to take us on the journey that led to "That Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day," the story she shared in the 3rd That's What She Said Columbia.…
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We all believe the hype after spending some time visiting with Amber Kaylor from Decatur, IL. Amber reveals that the confidence instilled in her at an early age from her mother has helped her navigate through life, love and career.توسط The She Said Project
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Jenette and Kerry enjoy connecting with Laura Lasater, reflecting on the story she shared on stage in That's What She Said Champaign-Urbana, 2025 called "I Have Seen It All." Laura's life lessons in care for her loved ones continues to show up, influencing her career as a healer and caregiver.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 119: Visiting with Adrienne Jones-Yarbrough of Peoria, IL and her story, "Who's That Girl?"
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"Who's That Girl?" is the question we all want to know when Adrienne Jones-Yarbrough joins Jenette and Kerry in the studio. Adrienne shares her persona discovery of finding her own strength, power and destiny.توسط The She Said Project
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Mary Vogt looked back over her entire life and career when she wrote and prepared "It Had to Be Me," the story she shared on stage in That's What She Said Heart of Illinois 2025 and Jenette and Kerry are eager to hear about the journey she took in the process.توسط The She Said Project
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Carla's story is still unfolding as she joins Jenette and Kerry in the podcast studio. After she shared her story on the She Said Stage in Danville, IL in June of 2025, her discoveries about her long-lost family continue to evolve.توسط The She Said Project
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Visiting with Iris Marcum is nothing short of joyous, as we recall her story from That's What She Said 2025, "90 and Still Cooking." She catches up with our hosts, Jenette and Kerry on all that she is still doing to keep on keeping on.توسط The She Said Project
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Sophie shared her story onstage in St. Louis in 2024, before a full house at the Sheldon Music Hall. Kerry and Jenette were in the front row that night as she revealed the painful truth about her father's death and how embracing the truth has helped her find peace and purpose in her lifeتوسط The She Said Project
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Episode 114: Visiting with Jennifer Richardson of Naperville, IL and her story, "The Greatest Gift I Was Never Given"
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Jennifer appeared on stage in Naperville, IL in April of 2025. Jenette and Kerry get to know Jennifer and her story of loss and celebrate the memories that make her who she is today.توسط The She Said Project
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Bridget bravely shares the stories of her pregnancy losses and the unconventional journey she took to complete her family. In this somber episode, Jenette, Kerry and Bridget remember to hold space for the sorrow and look forward to the unexpected.توسط The She Said Project
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Jennifer took a chance on her big dreams when she moved to New York City, but when 9/11 happened, she had a front row seat to the tragedy and recovery of the city and the country. She shares with our hosts all the joys and the sorrows that bring her laughter and healing.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 111: Visiting with Heather Hughet of Indianapolis and her story, "#AdventuresinAlzheimersSitting"
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Heather took the stage in the first ever That's What She Said in Indianapolis in 2023. In her story, #AdventuresinAlzheimersSitting she shared the many posts documenting her journey of caring for her mother during her battle with Alzheimers. On this episode of the podcast, we get all the updates on Heather and her family and share in her memories.…
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Episode 110: Visiting with Deborah Brunner of Danville, IL and her story, "I Wrote the Book."
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Deborah Brunner remembers that she "wrote the book" on how to recover after unimaginable grief and loss. Her positive spirit shines through as she recounts the story she shared in That's What She Said Danville.توسط The She Said Project
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Sharon Peoples built her life on the legacy of the giants she was inspired by. On today's episode, she shares with Jenette and Kerry how she continues to move through the world taking care of herself and her community.توسط The She Said Project
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Spending time with Gina Johnson can be like the best kind of therapy and co-hosts Kerry and Jenette enjoy unpacking "If We Fake It, We Won't Make It," the story Gina shared onstage as well as how she helps so many others find the good in their lives too in her career.توسط The She Said Project
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Jamie Muscato of That's What She Said Macon County knows there is so much power in just showing up, even when it seems impossible. In today's episode, Jamie shares with our hosts all the updates from her story and where she finds peace and joy in the present.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 106: Visiting with Bekime Feezor-Branch of Bloomington, IL and her story, "Dying to Live."
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Bekime-Feezor Branch learned how to compartmentalize her life to overcome trauma, but in her story, "Dying to Live" she shares how she can no longer live that way. Only when you choose to live "in the first person," can you truly be free and alive.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 105: Visiting with Callie Luttman of Champaign, IL and her story, "Vintage Victory."
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You won't want to miss this empowering conversation with our guest Callie Luttman. In her story, "Vintage Victory" Callie and our hosts discuss the power of loving your body, regardless of what you are wearing.توسط The She Said Project
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In her story, "She Knew," Marguerite Bailey shares the struggles of saying goodbye to her beloved mother. As she visits with Jenette and Kerry in The She Said Project Podcast Studio, they reflect on how her story impacted her friends and family and how we can all relate to losing someone we love.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 103: Visiting with Emily Harrington of Champaign, IL and her story, "Dirty Little Secret."
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Our hosts Jenette and Kerry welcome Emily Harrington to chat about the story she shared on She Said Stage in the flagship community of Champaign-Urbana. We get to hear the insights of what has happened since she revealed her "Dirty Little Secret."توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 102: Visiting with Dr. Dana Ray of Decatur, IL and her story, "Vacation Revelation."
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Dr. Dana Ray appeared in the first ever That's What She Said Macon County in Downtown Decatur. She joins Jenette and Kerry to discuss the "Midlife Analysis" that inspired her to pace herself to enjoy both her professional and personal endeavors.توسط The She Said Project
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Episode 101: Jenette Jurczyk & Kerry Rossow: Reflecting on Past Stories and New Opportunities
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After 100 amazing episodes with an amazing media partner across town, Jenette and Kerry accepted an exciting invitation from local CBS affiliate WCIA to record new episodes of The She Said Project Podcast LIVE in the WCIA studios for streaming on a brand new WCIA+ streaming platform (available on ROKU, Apple TV and Fire TV. Download the app to be t…
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Episode 100: Visiting with Rosalind-Denise Rogers of St. Clair County, IL and her story, “Raising the Frequency”
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"Raising the Frequency," the story shared by Rosalind-Denise Rogers at the inaugural That's What She Said St. Clair County in 2023 makes for a perfect centerpiece to this 100th episode of The She Said Project Podcast! Hear how Rosalind-Denise overcame adversity and personal struggles finding strength through music and advocacy.…
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Adonica Coleman, a local community leader in Columbia, Missouri, shared her journey from a young single mother to a successful business owner and community advocate on stage in the 2nd That's What She Said Columbia. Today she visited with Jenette and Kerry in The She Said Project Podcast studio to reflect on her She Said experience and discuss resi…
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Our guest today on The She Said Project Podcast has had a lifelong exploration of identity and perception. She Said Danville 2024 speaker Rachel Long drops by to chat with Jenette and Kerry about her story, "The Stiletto Secret" while encouraging listeners to embrace their unique qualities and challenge assumptions about others.…
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Ronda Guyton, a stage four breast cancer survivor, shares her inspiring journey and the story she shared onstage in Peoria on The She Said Project Podcast, as she continues to live life to the fullest, pursuing her goal of visiting all seven continents.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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With us this week in The She Said Project Podcast studio, Heather Schmidt of the inaugural That's What She Said Naperville recounts the story she shared of her struggle with self-expression, balancing her professional life as a realtor with her personal identity, ultimately embracing her authentic self.…
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LaShondria Hunt shared a story she'd kept inside for over twenty years on stage at the third That's What She Said St. Louis and stopped by the podcast to discuss her experience. LaShondria chooses to use humor to look back at a traumatic experience and the resulting conversation is underscored by the value of storytelling in healing and community b…
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Episode 94: Visiting with Linda Huck of Decatur, IL and her story, “There’s No Just About It”
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Co-hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow are joined by Linda Huck, who shared her story, "There's No Just About It," at the very first That’s What She Said Macon County in April 2024. Linda’s story will resonate with many women who feel undervalued in their roles and despite her initial self-doubt, her journey of self-discovery and empowerment wil…
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Mila Thomas Fuller shared her story, "I Delivered", on stage in That's What She Said Champaign in 2024. Jenette and Kerry welcome her into the She Said Project Podcast studio to discuss the importance of finding joy and community support, embracing life's challenges while finding humor in difficult situations.…
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Becca Goldsberry of That’s What She Said Indianapolis shares her story of childhood bullying and how it helped shape her on her journey to become a professional business coach.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Episode 91: Visiting with Ellen Cleary of Naperville, Il and her story “Connected at the Heart”
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Co-hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow welcome Ellen Cleary, who co-produced and performed in the inaugural 2024 Naperville That's What She Said show, to the first episode of Season 10 of the podcast. Ellen shares her deeply personal story about her only sister and the profound impact her sister had on her.…
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Episode 90: Visiting with SoeYun Song of Champaign-Urbana and her story, “The Long Trip Home”
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The final episode of Season 9 welcomes Champaign-Urbana 2024 speaker SoeYun Song to The She Said Project Podcast studio to discuss her story and emphasize the significance of embracing the absurdity of life and finding humor in difficult situations.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Episode 89: Visiting with Jackie “JP” Phillips of St. Clair County, Illinois and her story, “Still Swagged Out”
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Jackie "JP" Phillips appeared in the inaugural production of "That's What She Said" in St. Clair County in October, 2023. In this first ever take over collaboration between The She Said Project Podcast and Podcast PUSH, JP discusses the vulnerability and empowerment experienced by sharing elements of her personal life on stage for the first time.…
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Nicole Morgan of Champaign-Urbana shared the story of her personal journey towards accepting and advocating for her child's needs, and her visit with Jenette and Kerry on this week's podcast further emphasizes the importance of perseverance, advocacy and support in navigating motherhood.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Author Myra Levine of the inaugural That's What She Said Indianapolis cast visits with Jenette and Kerry to discuss the story she shared on stage and her unique, long, winding, non-traditional path to parenthood.The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this podcast are the exclus…
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Luisa Gomez of Bloomington-Normal joins Kerry and Jenette this week on the podcast to share their personal experiences with grief and trauma, highlighting the power of storytelling and the need for vulnerability and authenticity. A tragic, sudden shift during the rehearsal process caused Luisa to focus on their struggles with loss and mental health…
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Episode 85: Visiting with Jennifer Johnson of Indianapolis and her story, “Make Your Own Kind of Music”
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This week's guest, Jennifer Johnson, comes to us from the inaugural That's What She Said Indianapolis cast! Hosts Jenette and Kerry explore with Jennifer how a music class helped her find her voice and confidence to stand up despite school bullies, ultimately revealing music as her superpower.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Episode 84: Visiting with Connie Blick of Bloomington-Normal and her story, “This Play Called Life”
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Unexpected turns lead this week's guest, Connie Blick of Bloomington-Normal, to valuable lessons and a deeper appreciation for the present moment. While sharing the story behind the story with Jenette and Kerry, Connie recounts the transformative power of gratitude and self-discovery.The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illi…
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We have a very special visit this week with Chanpaign-Urbana She Said speaker Sandra Ahten, who shared a very powerful story about her mom's experience with frontotemporal dementia and her own genetic predisposition to the disease.The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this pod…
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Episode 82: Visiting with Danielle Hendricks of Champaign-Urbana and her story, “Half Truth”
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Danielle Hendricks visits with Jenette and Kerry and reflect on the story she shared onstage in Champaign-Urbana in 2024 highlighting the joy and love that can be found in even the most difficult moments.The She Said Project Podcast is recorded in partnership with Illinois Public Media. All materials contained in this podcast are the exclusive prop…
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Episode 81: Visiting with Kristy DeWall of Bloomington-Normal and her story, “A Straight Up Reason to Stay”
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Hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow return to the studio to visit with Kristy DeWall from Bloomington-Normal. Kristy discusses her experiences in foster care, emotional struggles and a straight up connection to the performer Paula Abdul.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Episode 80: Visiting with Susan Toalson McGinty of Champaign-Urbana, IL and her story, “Growing Up Poland.”
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In our final episode of season eight, Jenette and Kerry visit with Susan Toalson McGinty and chat about how "Growing Up Poland" was an unexpected, but significant era in Susan's youth.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Taylor Freeman appeared in the inaugural production of "That's What She Said" in Columbia, MO in 2023. She discusses with our hosts how she discovered that "A Woman's Worth" is more than she was raised to believe.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Adi Puckett had to learn how to heal her own trauma, so she could raise her daughter with unconditional love. In this episode, we revisit her story, "Into the Sun," a powerful performance at the 2023 production of "That's What She Said" in Champaign, IL.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Monica Bullington of Bloomington-Normal is in the podcast studio with Jenette and Kerry to discuss her story, "Nacho Love" where she takes the audience on her journey of growth, relationship and forgiveness.توسط The She Said Project Podcast
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Episode 76: Visiting with Mayor Rita Ali of Peoria, IL and her story, “Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in High School.”
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This special episode features Peoria Mayor, Rita Ali, who appeared on stage in the inaugural That's What She Said in Peoria, IL. Reflecting on her story, "Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in High School," Jenette and Kerry learn more about the successes and failures that got Mayor Ali to where she is today.…
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