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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

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Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about how they’ve gotten to where they are, and where they think they’re still going. These discussions stem from her "aha" moment of realizing you are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

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Pete Buttigieg
Former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Episode: Pete Buttigieg
Sarah Shahi
Actress and author of 'Life is Lifey'
Episode: Sarah Shahi - BONUS!
Kristen Welker
Anchoring prominent news coverage, she has publicly shared her journey with infertility and surrogacy.
NBC News
Episode: Work in Progress: Kristen Welker Part 2
Danae Hays
Comedian, musician, and content creator known for her fearless honesty and storytelling.
Episode: Work in Progress: Danae Hays
Jeannie Mai
Emmy-winning television host, producer, and cultural commentator
Episode: Work in Progress: Jeannie Mai
Rory Uphold
Writer and creative, author of A Final Girl's Guide to the Horrors of Dating
Episode: Work in Progress: Rory Uphold
Paula Kerger
President and CEO of PBS, noted for her commitment to public service and educational programming.
PBS
Episode: Work in Progress: Paula Kerger
Caterina Scorsone
Actress, known for her role as Dr. Amelia Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy
Episode: Work in Progress: Caterina Scorsone
Monica Lewinsky
Public figure, advocate, and podcaster
Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky
Episode: Work In Progress: Monica Lewinsky Part 1

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Sophia Bush
Host of Work in Progress

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.9k ratings
  • My fav ADHD’r Brain

    This woman is my soul sister. She says everything the way I would say it before I even say it. All of the healing aspects and her pure devotion to activism and love is helping me on my own healing journey. Her guests are fire, too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dardles7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Uninteresting

    Uninteresting and bland

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Web Queen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Kamala-

    There is HOPE! We must fight and love at the same time. We must.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jj jelled
    United States3 months ago
  • Love

    The pod and Sophie and for the love of all that is good in the universe the music does NOT match the fabulousness of this program 😫😘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mooseslk
    United States4 months ago
  • Ya’ll are dumb

    Not everyone, of course. Just the nimrods who don’t know how to skip over episodes of WIP so they can focus on DQ episodes. Mama didn’t teach you if you don’t have something nice/productive to say then keep your mouth shut?

    Keep doing what you do, Sophia! You are a bright light in this chaotic world of ours!

    PS… love the dark hair 🥰🖤

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDawg2
    United States6 months ago

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Overall, the podcast garners positive reviews for its ability to inspire and educate.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability shown in conversations.
Some feedback indicates dissatisfaction with political content or cross-promotion with other shows.
Many find the discussions insightful and relatable, particularly around personal and social issues.
There is support for the empowering messages and the promotion of diversity and inclusion.

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#59
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Sarah Shahi - BONUS!
Q: Do you now have a practice or a way that you like to psych yourself up before you take a leap?
Sarah shares that her approach is situationally dependent and emphasizes coming from a place of grace and love.
Sarah Shahi - BONUS!
Q: Can you talk a little bit about realizing that Courage is a practice, not a place you arrive at?
Sarah discusses her journey as a recovering people pleaser and how she learned to practice courage by starting to voice her needs in everyday situations.
Pete Buttigieg
Q: What was it like to take that personal gamble?
Buttigieg expresses that it was more about the worth of coming out personally rather than political confidence.
Pete Buttigieg
Q: Would you see the man you are today in that young boy?
Buttigieg reflects on his childhood and admits he didn't foresee becoming a gregarious political figure.
Jerry O'Connell - Part 2
Q: I want to know at this stage, whether it's work or parenting or coming up on 20 years of marriage or some other goal going back to law school, what feels like it's your work in progress right now in your life?
Everything in my life from marriage to career is a work in progress and it never ends.

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Conversations often center on themes of personal growth, resilience, and societal issues, with guests hailing from varied backgrounds, including entertainment, politics, and social advocacy. Discussions are characterized by a blend of humor and deep reflections as they explore personal journeys, societal challenges, and empowerment. Unique to this series is the host's focus on authenticity, inviting guests to share vulnerabilities and triumphs in their journeys, thus creating an engaging platform for intersectional dialogues, especially around women's rights, mental health, and personal advocacy.

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2. Sarah Shahi
3. Kristen Welker
4. Danae Hays
5. Jeannie Mai
6. Rory Uphold
7. Paula Kerger
8. Caterina Scorsone

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