Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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Zoe Lister-Jones Aug 24, 2021

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Zoe Lister-Jones is an actor, musician, writer, producer, and director. Zoe joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how we embody femininity, what it was like making a film with no connections, the fear of being an artist, following her gut in the film industry, and so much more!

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

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Justin Baldoni Aug 17, 2021

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Justin Baldoni is a director, producer, and actor-- who you might recognize as Rafael Solano from Jane the Virgin. Justin joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how the greatest activism is self activism, his production company, Wayfarer Studios, and their philanthropic efforts, navigating the film industry and the stories he wants to tell, and so much more.

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

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Dr. Maya Shankar Aug 10, 2021

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Dr. Maya Shankar is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who has worked everywhere from Google to the Obama Administration. Dr. Shankar joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the human experience and how we are so hard on ourselves, how sensitivity is weaponized, moral reframing, and what led her to completely shift life and career paths.

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Samantha Skelton & Mica Sangiacomo

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

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Progress Report #4 + Guest Checkup Aug 05, 2021

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On today's bonus episode Sophia checks up on some previous Work in Progress guests to give you an update on what they’ve been up to since you heard them on the show; but first, she tackles a few of the questions she's received in comments and through social media about the podcast.

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Tony Goldwyn Aug 03, 2021

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Tony Goldwyn is a phenomenal screen and voice actor, peabody-award-winning director, and an incredibly philanthropic force for good in the world. Tony joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about the family member that inspired him to become an activist, his love for storytelling and how he got into directing, his criteria for taking on a job, and so much more!

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producer: Samantha Skelton

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy

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Taylor Tomlinson Jul 27, 2021

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Taylor Tomlinson is a phenomenal comedian who’s performed on Late Night, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. Taylor joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about going from performing at churches to performing on Conan, being okay with some peoplenot liking you, learning about yourself in your 20's, and her Netflix special, Quarter-Life Crisis.

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Lori Gottlieb Jul 20, 2021

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Lori Gottlieb is a practicing psychotherapist, author of the New York Times bestseller “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” writer of The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” advice column, and co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast. Lori joins Sophia for an intentional discussion about owning our joy and desires, how we're often unreliable narrators, and conversations that have opened up from her TV show that's being developed, based on her book. Lori also dives into things we can do to improve our emotional wellbeing and how we're all living in between "the dash."

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha Skelton

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.

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Dr. Ibram X Kendi Jul 13, 2021

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Dr. Ibram X Kendi is a professor, columnist, activist, and New York Times Bestselling author of How to be Antiracist. Dr. Kendi joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how to actively challenge racism, the power of banding together and doing what’s best for the community, how people have the capacity to change, what it’s like to host his own podcast, and so much more.

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha Skelton

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.

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Progress Report #3 + 5 Organizations to Know Jul 08, 2021

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On today's bonus episode Sophia tells you about some of her favorite organizations and activism opportunities; but first, she answers some of your questions about how to give back and about her own journey with activism.

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Julianne Hough Jul 06, 2021

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Julianne Hough is an award winning actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, talent judge, business owner, and wellness coach. Julianne joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about cultivating empathy for yourself, how our experiences transmute in our bodies, as well as some of Julianne’s endeavors with her wellness brand Kinrgy, her production company Canary House, and her wine label Fresh Vine Wine.

Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin Productions

Associate Producers: Caitlin Lee & Samantha Skelton

Editor: Josh Windisch

Artwork by the Hoodzpah Sisters

This show is brought to you by Brilliant Anatomy.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.