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She What?

She What?

By: Jessica Downey & Maureen Petrosky
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She What? invites you to join two friends and dig into the personal and often surprising stories of women who inspire them. And here, she tells the whole story. The failing. The thriving. The friends she made along the way. The pain she endured. The triumphs she celebrated. How she reinvented herself. Need a dose of inspiration? It’s here. Need a fresh perspective? We got that, too.


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Biographies & Memoirs Social Sciences
Episodes
  • True Crime Queen: Andrea Canning
    Sep 23 2026

    Dateline correspondent Andrea Canning has sat across from convicted killers, written more than 30 Hallmark and Lifetime movies, and somehow raised six kids along the way. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of true crime, the surprising twists in her own career, and why she’s still dreaming up what comes next.

    You can follow Andrea on Instagram and see Andrea in action on Dateline.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design


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    37 mins
  • Widowed at 29 on 9/11: Tara Bane
    Sep 9 2026

    The future Tara Bane imagined disappeared on 9/11 when she tragically lost her husband, Michael. He worked on the 100th floor of the North Tower and never came home. After becoming a widow at just 29 years old, she shares with Jess and Maureen how she learned to carry grief, fight to keep Michael’s memory alive, and find purpose in a life she never expected.

    Check out Tara's art therapy center, follow her on Instagram or check out her website where you can order her book.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design


    Know someone with a great She What? story?

    Tell us about her!

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    41 mins
  • Heart Strings: Katherine Baloff
    Aug 26 2026

    World-class violinist Katherine “Kat” Baloff’s connection to music began long before she ever picked up a violin at age 10. In this unforgettable conversation with Maureen and Jess, Kat pieces together the story of how she came into the world after a devastating medical tragedy changed her family forever.

    You can follow Kat on instagram or catch a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra.

    For more, visit She What? on Instagram.

    Brought to you by Capital Health


    Credits:

    Producer and Host: Jess Downey

    Producer and Host: Maureen Petrosky

    Producer and Editor: Leigh Iacobucci

    Artwork: Peter Yates Design


    Know someone with a great She What? story?

    Tell us about her!

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    35 mins
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I really appreciated the way the co-hosts shared their personal stories and interacted with each other. It's clear they have only scratched the surface of all kinds of cool topics! Looking forward to hearing more!

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