The She Said Project Podcast

Episode 82: Visiting with Danielle Hendricks of Champaign-Urbana and her story, “Half Truth”

Danielle Hendricks visits with Jenette and Kerry and reflect on the story she shared onstage in Champaign-Urbana in 2024 highlighting the joy and love that can be found in even the most difficult moments.
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Episode 81: Visiting with Kristy DeWall of Bloomington-Normal and her story, “A Straight Up Reason to Stay”

Hosts Jenette Jurczyk and Kerry Rossow return to the studio to visit with Kristy DeWall from Bloomington-Normal. Kristy discusses her experiences in foster care, emotional struggles and a straight up connection to the performer Paula Abdul.

Episode 80: Visiting with Susan Toalson McGinty of Champaign-Urbana, IL and her story, “Growing Up Poland.”

In our final episode of season eight, Jenette and Kerry visit with Susan Toalson McGinty and chat about how "Growing Up Poland" was an unexpected, but significant era in Susan's youth.

Episode 79: Visiting with Taylor Freeman of Columbia, MO and her story, “A Woman’s Worth.”

Taylor Freeman appeared in the inaugural production of "That's What She Said" in Columbia, MO in 2023. She discusses with our hosts how she discovered that "A Woman's Worth" is more than she was raised to believe.

Episode 78: Visiting with Adi Puckett of Champaign, IL and her story “Into the Sun.”

Adi Puckett had to learn how to heal her own trauma, so she could raise her daughter with unconditional love. In this episode, we revisit her story, "Into the Sun," a powerful performance at the 2023 production of "That's What She Said" in Champaign, IL.

Episode 77: Visiting with Monica Bullington of Bloomington, IL and her story, “Nacho Love.”

Monica Bullington of Bloomington-Normal is in the podcast studio with Jenette and Kerry to discuss her story, "Nacho Love" where she takes the audience on her journey of growth, relationship and forgiveness.

Episode 76: Visiting with Mayor Rita Ali of Peoria, IL and her story, “Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in High School.”

This special episode features Peoria Mayor, Rita Ali, who appeared on stage in the inaugural That's What She Said in Peoria, IL. Reflecting on her story, "Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in High School," Jenette and Kerry learn more about the successes and failures that got Mayor Ali to where she is today.

Episode 75: Visiting with Nicole Frydman of Champaign-Urbana, IL and her story, “I Broke Up to Stand Up.”

Nicole Frydman reconnects with Jenette and Kerry after appearing in the 10 year anniversary show of That's What She Said in Champaign-Urbana in February 2023. The friends share lots of memories and laughter as they learn more about Nicole's discovery that she is worth standing up for.

Episode 74: Visiting with Bonnie Newberry of Danville, IL and her story, “By My Bootstraps.”

Hosts Kerry and Jenette could not be any more excited to welcome Bonnie Newberry into the studio to discuss her story "By My Bootstraps," from the Danville's inaugural show one particularly stormy night in 2023.

Episode 73: Visiting with Debbie Char of St. Louis, MO and her story, “Conversations with Nana.”

Debbie Char appeared on stage in the second year of "That's What She Said" in St. Louis, MO with her story "Conversations with Nana."