The She Said Project Podcast

The She Said Project Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 39: Visiting with Marie Hale of Chicago, IL, and her story “Red Lipstick and Resilience”
August 13, 2021

Marie opened the first virtual show in 2020 with her story "Red Lipstick and Resilience." Now, she shares with hosts Kerry and Jenette the tragic events she survived to build a life, a company, and a family for her daughter, and how she inspires other wom

Episode 38:Visiting with Barbara Hedlund of Urbana, IL, and her story “A Rippling Effect”
August 06, 2021

When Barbara Hedlund shared her story, "A Rippling Effect," on stage back in 2020, she earned the nickname "Badass Babs." Now she reflects on events of her past as a professional cello player and how she paved the way for women to be treated fairly in the

Episode 37: Visiting with Valencia Wilson of Gurnee, IL, and her story, “A Lost Wish”
July 30, 2021

Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize that everyone around you grew up knowing something that somehow you missed? On this week's episode, Valencia Wilson shares with our hosts the story behind "A Lost Wish," a story that she shared on th

Episode 36: Visiting with Angi Franklin of Urbana, IL, and her story, “Unplanned and Unwritten”
July 23, 2021

Hosts Kerry and Jenette struggle to keep a straight face while visiting with their guest, Angi Franklin, in this week's episode. Angi had the audience rolling in the aisles during her 2020 performance of "Unplanned and Unwritten."

Episode 35: Visiting with Cobey Flynn in Barcelona, Spain, and her story, “The Fine Print”
July 16, 2021

This week we visit with Cobey Flynn, the first international She Said Speaker! Cobey chats with Kerry and Jenette about sharing her story in the 2020 virtual event, "She Said Story Sharing Showcase," when she joined the cast from her home in Barcelona, Sp

Episode 34: Visiting with Sally K. Carter of Champaign, IL, and her story, “My Strength To Let Go”
July 09, 2021

Sally K. Carter shared her personal journey with M.S. in her story, "My Strength to Let Go." Kerry and Jenette check in with Sally about her powerful performance in the live show in February 2020, and how she overcomes her diagnosis each and every day.   

Episode 33: Visiting with Monica and Estella Samii of Champaign, IL, and their story, “For Good”
July 02, 2021

Mother-daughter duo, Monica and Estella Samii, visit with Kerry and Jenette to talk about the story they both shared on stage back in 2019. They explore how this experience has deepened their special relationship and reflect on how they continue to show u

Episode 32: Visiting with Michelle Gonzales of Champaign, IL, and her story, “Classroom of Life”
June 25, 2021

Michelle Gonzalez joins Kerry and Jenette to reminisce about her live performance in February of 2020 and her experiences since sharing her story "Classroom of Life." As a former school teacher, Michelle shares how she has chosen to view the world through

Episode 31: Visiting with Karyl Wackerlin of Atlanta, GA, and her story, “Trust Your Journey”
June 18, 2021

Hosts Kerry Rossow and Jenette Jurczyk connect with Karyl Wackerlin about the origin of the She Said: Soul Journey Mission Trips to Haiti. In her story "Trust Your Journey"— originally shared on the That's What She Said stage in Champaign, Illinois back i

Episode 30: Visiting with Casey Wakefield and her story, “Out of Control” with co-founder Jill Harlan Pyrz
April 16, 2021

It's a family reunion this week on The She Said Project Podcast! Kerry, Jill and Casey—the original founders of "That's What She Said”—reunite to reflect on the early beginnings of the show and the movement. Casey Wakefield talks about how difficult it wa