Work in Progress with Sophia Bush features frank, funny, personal, professional, and sometimes even political conversations with people who inspire Sophia about...
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc is back with his first album in five years — but it's not your typical album. This one merges the music with philanthropic causes.Aloe shares how his family's roots have helped shape the sounds of his 6th studio album, the vital role of community, his fascinating take on what the music industry was like in the 90s without social media, and what led to him using his music for positive social transformation!Aloe Blacc's new album, 'Stand Together' is available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dr. Thema Bryant
On this journey of life, sometimes it can feel like we have lost our way. Dr. Thema Bryant has written a road map for those seeking to discover their authentic selves, which can lead to a path of greater fulfillment. The renowned psychologist, author, and professor joins Sophia for an inspiring conversation full of truth bombs we all need to hear, including not being afraid of feeling disappointment, recognizing the signs of emotionally unavailable people, and learning to trust yourself. Dr. Thema’s book “Matters of the Heart” is available in bookstores now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: JoAnna Garcia Swisher
This week, Sophia is joined by a fellow CW alum — multi-talented actress, producer, host, entrepreneur, and lovely human being JoAnna Garcia Swisher.TV fans have seen JoAnna shine on the small screen in hit shows like the CW's Reba and the Netflix hit Sweet Magnolias, but she tells Sophia that she actually considered walking away from acting at one point. She reveals what drew her back to her craft.JoAnna also opens up about the grief of losing her parents, gets emotional talking about her relationship with Reba McEntire, and talks about finding her happy place with 'The Happy Place' and all of the exciting projects her production company is working on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Zerlina Maxwell
As a second grader, Zerlina Maxwell was obsessed with politics, so it was no surprise that she would go on to work for two presidential campaigns. Today, she is a highly regarded political analyst, a best-selling author, and host of 'Mornings with Zerlina' on SiriusXM. A little over a month into this presidency, we are already in the 'find out' stage. With a wealth of experience, Zerlina joins Sophia to help break down the current state of things, what Democrats missed with their messaging, how they can improve communication to connect with everyday people, and the valuable lessons she learned from working on the campaigns of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Work in Progress: Chelsea Handler
Since she was a little kid she's given off big baller energy, by the age of ten she was in business running a successful spiked lemonade stand (true story!), and not much has changed since. Chelsea Handler is still hustling, hilarious, and unapologetically herself! Fresh off her success hosting the Critics Choice Awards, the comedian and best-selling author joins Sophia to talk about prepping for a milestone birthday — turning the big 5-0 — and her gift to us: a brand new book that will bring laughter into our lives when we need it most! Chelsea also reflects on choosing to end her relationship with fellow comedian Jo Koy while love was still present, why she thinks women need retraining, and the keys to her confidence, all while keeping the jokes coming throughout!Chelsea's book, 'I'll Have What She's Having' hits bookshelves on her birthday, February 25, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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