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Do I quit or do I keep going? Join Ann Friedman in a series of intimate, revealing conversations with guests Rebecca Traister, Soledad O’Brien, Samin Nosrat, Hillary Clinton, and others about the moments in their lives when they faced that question. Whether it's a relationship, a career, or some oth…

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    • Jul 14, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES

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    Nora McInerny Couldn't Have Planned This

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 28:22


    When author and podcast host Nora McInerny found herself forming a blended family with a new partner not long after the death of her first husband, she had to leave behind any plans she thought she had.

    Jenifer Lewis Gains – and Gives – Wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 22:36


    As a young actor in Hollywood, Jenifer Lewis never planned on starting a family. But since then she's played some of the most influential mother roles on TV and in movies. Along the way she's found many different ways to mother.

    Sasha Velour Wants to Be a Drag Sibling, Not a Drag Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 30:08


    In many ways, Drag Superstar Sasha Velour's Drag Mothers were her grandmas, who encouraged her exploration of drag at a young age. The lessons she learned from them inform her approach to mentoring other drag queens today.

    Elle Duncan Thought She Failed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 29:53


    ESPN host Elle Duncan planned her two pregnancies meticulously, just like she planned her career as a sports anchor. But, health complications with her second child forced her to confront the inescapable uncertainty of parenting.

    Amy Blackstone is Comfortable Knowing She Can't Have It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 26:24


    When the desire to have kids never kicked in, sociologist Dr. Amy Blackstone thought there was something wrong with her. When she turned to her profession for answers, she learned that “maternal instinct” is largely a myth.

    Negin Farsad Felt a Sense of Duty to her Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 24:23


    Comedian Negin Farsad's parents never pressured her to have kids. But when her dad told a story about her own birth that she'd never heard before, she felt a surprising sense of duty to continue her family's line in America.

    Hank Green Didn't Know How to Hold a Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 22:00


    For most of his life, Hank Green, the Internet's science teacher, didn't know how to hold a baby, let alone raise one. Now that he's a dad himself, it's the small moments that make him feel like a pro.

    Jessica Rose Loves Her Child, but Not Motherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 25:40


    Content creator Jessica Rose built a brand around talking about motherhood online – specifically the parts she doesn't like about it. And she's come to realize that regretting parenthood doesn't necessarily make you a bad parent.

    Shan Boodram Thought She Was One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 24:36


    Sexologist Shan Boodram did not want a second child. So when she found out she was pregnant again and her feelings about it were not entirely positive, she had to reckon with the imperfect parts of herself.

    Elizabeth Gilbert Gave Herself Permission to Be Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 24:59


    Author Elizabeth Gilbert thought motherhood was inevitable. But one night at a friend's dinner party, she realized it didn't have to be that way… and that she'd have to make some big changes if she wanted to rewrite her future.

    Chasten Buttigieg's Call Finally Came

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 27:38


    Chasten Buttigieg always wanted to be a father, but wasn't sure it was possible for him as a gay man. After his husband Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign ended, they embarked on another challenging journey: adoption.

    Austin Channing Brown will be OK, Either Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 26:10


    After seven years of marriage, activist and author Austin Channing Brown was pretty sure she didn't want children. But a conversation with a friend made her wonder if she was following her desire… or her fear.

    Roxane Gay is Not Concerned About Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 27:49


    Writer Roxane Gay and her wife Debbie still haven't decided if they'll have children. But instead of feeling pressured by the choice (or by the clock), Roxane finds freedom in their options and sees many ways to parent.

    Going Through It: Season 4 - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 3:06


    Ashley C. Ford is 36, married, and trying to decide: should she have kids? On the fourth season of Going Through It, Ashley talks to 13 noteworthy guests about how they made the choice and what creating family looks like for them.

    Permission to Grow Old with Margaret Cho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 25:57


    Margaret Cho grew up watching Joan Rivers perform standup on TV. When Margaret became a comic herself, Joan supported her with words, actions, and jokes.

    Look to the Hills with Tia Mowry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 18:50


    In a family filled with strong women, the spirit, wisdom and love of Tia Mowry's grandmother endures.

    Mango Island with Fawzia Mirza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 24:00


    When Fawzia Mirza was 18, her mom enlisted her to smuggle her mom's favorite fruit, Pakistani mangoes, from Canada to the US. Now, as a queer Muslim fimmaker, she still values the mango as a way they still connect.

    Introducing: A new season of Partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 3:54


    Any successful partnership—business, romantic, or creative—starts with a meaningful connection between 2 people. Partners is a podcast about the people whose journey together led to the creation of something extraordinary.

    A Way of Thanking Her with Alexander Chee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 19:07


    Cultural constraints kept Alexander Chee's grandmother from pursuing Chinese Calligraphy until late in life. Alex created the Yi Dae Up Fellowship in her name to help give women writers of Asian descent the chance she didn't get.

    You Have to Fall and See if the Wings Work with Franklin Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 24:16


    When Franklin Leonard found himself out of his big-wig Hollywood job, he wanted to mope. His mentor, the legendary Hollywood attorney Nina Shaw, wasn't having it.

    He Healed Me Without Knowing It with Aunjanue Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 20:33


    The late actor Michael K. Williams and Aunjanue Ellis's grandmother had one thing in common: neither needed words to tell Aunjanue how to follow her calling and be her truest self with confidence.

    An Intervention in the Middle of Kenya with Zohran Mamdani

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 26:19


    Zohran Mamdani's college road trip through East Africa with his dad and uncle was a blissful tour of his heritage. Then he got his report card back.

    The Confidence to Try Anything with Sasheer Zamata

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 18:54


    When Sasheer Zamata enrolled at her university, she didn't know where she was headed. A staging of a play by the school's brand-new theater professor helped her find her purpose, her identity, and the confidence to try anything.

    Whatever You Want to Do for the Rest of Your Life with Melissa Proctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 20:40


    At 15, all Melissa Proctor wanted was a job at the local mall. Instead, advice from her mother helped her make history as the Miami Heat's first ball girl.

    You're So Much More Interesting Than This with Ijeoma Oluo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 22:56


    As a teenager, Ijeoma Oluo thought male attention would validate her as a person worth knowing. A late night proclamation from a friend's older sister snapped her back to reality.

    They're Human and You're Human with Chani Nicholas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 21:27


    Chani Nicholas first learned of astrology and healing from her step-grandmother. Although they didn't remain close, Chani still honors her influence by trusting her own inner voice.

    The World is Bigger Than the Bad with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 22:49


    Being a leader in a field is hard. Being a leader in theoretical physics as a Black woman is a unique battle. When the weight of being one of the first became too heavy, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein turned to her mom for perspective.

    You Need to Drop Out with Randa Jarrar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 20:25


    When Randa Jarrar started her MFA program, she thought she was taking the next step on the path to success. That is until her professor, Leslie Marmon Silko, told her to drop out.

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    Congratulations with Chase Strangio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 22:16


    Lorena Borjas taught Chase Strangio many things over their decade of working together, including how to show up and fight for trans people in New York City. Her most important lesson? There's always something to celebrate.

    Making An Honest Living with Kelly Marie Tran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 26:11


    When Kelly Marie Tran was in middle school, a simple question from her dad – an immigrant to the US from Vietnam – changed the way she understood class, race and success in America.

    Going Through It - Season 3 (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 2:33


    With new host Jenny Yang, Going Through It returns for its third season featuring 15 notable guests reflecting on what they learned from the elders who influenced them at just the right time.

    Tamron Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 54:11


    In this special live episode, Tracy sits down with TV host Tamron Hall at Vulture Fest to discuss being fired from The Today Show. She also shares what it has been like to launch her new talk show and becoming a new mother.

    Tika Sumpter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 31:35


    Tracy sits down with actress Tika Sumpter to talk about the ups and downs that come with following your dreams. Tika shares the journey of being a waitress in New York City to becoming the actress she always dreamed of.

    Angela “The Kitchenista” Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 17:14


    Tracy chats with Angela Davis, aka The Kitchenista, about how she pivoted to following her passion for cooking full time. Angela highlights the importance of focusing your time on the things you love.

    Lena Waithe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 32:41


    Tracy talks with Emmy award-winning writer, screenwriter and actress Lena Waithe about the power of self-determination and recognizing that struggles are a normal part of our journey.

    Raquel Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 29:41


    Tracy welcomes transgender activist Raquel Willis to discuss speaking up for yourself and standing in your truth. Raquel also shares how her life trajectory changed after learning of the passing of a young transgender girl.

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    Mara Brock Akil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 29:34


    Tracy is joined by Girlfriends creator, Mara Brock Akil to chat about betting on yourself. Mara also shares the moment she was ready to risk it all for a chance at earning it all.

    Ashley C. Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 20:12


    Tracy chats with writer, podcaster, and educator Ashley C. Ford about how a toxic relationship temporarily halted the bigger visions she had for her life. Ashley also shares how self-love led to her biggest breakthrough.

    Meagan Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 19:19


    Tracy talks with actress Meagan Good about her infamous fashion moment at the 2013 BET Awards. Meagan shares exactly what happened, the backlash she faced, and how she found strength in her faith despite the criticism.

    Jenna Wortham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:55


    Tracy is joined by New York Times culture writer and podcast host of Still Processing, Jenna Wortham. Jenna discusses how her dad’s illness propelled her to have more awareness for her own health and self-care.

    Naj Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 30:59


    Tracy sits down with Naj Austin, Founder and CEO of Ethel’s Club and Somewhere Good. Naj shares what prompted her to create Ethel’s Club and the questions she faced as a young, Black entrepreneur in the startup world.

    Cori Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 27:10


    Tracy chats with Essence Magazine’s Entertainment Director, Cori Murray, to talk about the lessons she learned working at the longstanding media company and the importance of supporting the multitudes of Black culture.

    Danielle Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 29:37


    Tracy is joined by awarding-winning actress and performer, Danielle Brooks. The pair talk about the surprises in store for Danielle when she gave birth to her first child.

    Ilhan Omar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 20:52


    Tracy and Ilhan Omar, U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 5th district, discuss Ilhan’s journey from Somalia to America and how she remains strong amid criticism on the public stage.

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