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Sweet and Savre

Sweet and Savre

By: Danielle Savre
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Hosted by actress Danielle Savre (pronounced “savory”), Sweet and Savre is where bold women spill the truth and pass the snacks. From sour gummies to a rack of ribs, she digs deep into the moments that shaped her guest: the spark, the setbacks, and the choices that changed everything. These are the women you want in your group chat, fearless, evolving, inspiring, occasionally messy, and always real. After all, everyone’s life is a little bit sweet, a little bit savory, and everything in between. Welcome to Sweet & Savre! Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep. 29 - Surviving Childhood Cancer, American Idol Exposed, Healing Through Music & Finding Her Purpose With Alex Nester

    Ep. 29 - Surviving Childhood Cancer, American Idol Exposed, Healing Through Music & Finding Her Purpose With Alex Nester
    Sep 7 2026
    In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Danielle sits down with powerhouse soul singer Alex Nester. Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a teenager when a tumor was found in her intestine, Alex recalls the terrifying moment of hearing the word cancer, enduring grueling treatments, and fighting her way to becoming 25 years cancer-free. Known for her phenomenal voice and retro-soul sound, Alex opens up about the reality behind her time on American Idol, sharing the stage with music legends, and facing the raw hardships of both the music business and life. Together, they discuss the healing power of music, leaning on loved ones through dark times, and why putting love, art, and positivity out into the world is the ultimate way to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Ep. 28 - Balance Doesn't Exist, Directing Indies vs. TV, and Navigating the Dark Times with Tessa Blake (Part 2)

    Ep. 28 - Balance Doesn't Exist, Directing Indies vs. TV, and Navigating the Dark Times with Tessa Blake (Part 2)
    Aug 25 2026
    Host Danielle Savre continues her deep dive with powerhouse director Tessa Blake in Part 2 of their conversation, shifting the lens directly onto Tessa’s personal life and career trajectory. Tessa opens up about her journey from theater to TV directing, her rules for survival on set, and why she firmly believes work life balance does not exist. She shares an intimate look behind the scenes of her feature film If I Tell You, starring Carol Kane, discussing the grit required for independent filmmaking, navigating dark seasons, and how deep family themes of hope and resilience inspire her work. It is an inspiring discussion on hard work, humility, and making stories that say something profound about who we are as human beings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Ep. 27 - Unconscious Bias, Female Film Pioneers, and Overcoming Rejection with Director Tessa Blake (Part 1)

    Ep. 27 - Unconscious Bias, Female Film Pioneers, and Overcoming Rejection with Director Tessa Blake (Part 1)
    Aug 24 2026
    Director and advocate Tessa Blake joins host Danielle Savre for Part 1 of a captivating two part conversation that is equal parts Hollywood history lesson and masterclass in human behavior. Tessa breaks down the real science of cultural unconscious bias in the entertainment industry and shares why rejection impacts women differently than men. Together, they trace the lost history of women in cinema, highlighting pioneers like Alice Guy Blache who helped birth naturalism in film. From embracing Shondaland sets to dismantling the fear of hearing no, Tessa brings sharp clarity, vulnerability, and incredible wisdom to how we view representation and storytelling today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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