So Can I
The So Can I podcast is a place that inspires, motivates, and encourages women to step out in faith, follow the dreams that have always been on their hearts, and have a little fun while doing it. Each week, Lauren will talk with different women who do the unexpected and think outside of the box. We cover it all: the good, the bad, the beginning, the how, the why, and most importantly, the journey. You will leave each episode thinking, “If she can do it, So Can I."
Episodes
179 episodes
Tradition with a Twist: Ivy Odom on Food, Lifestyle, and Southern Living
Today I am joined by Ivy Odom! Ivy is a lifestyle and culinary expert and content creator. She is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living magazine, where she hosts and produces cooking and lifestyle videos for television and social media...
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Episode 160
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55:40
Creating Community With Every Sip: The Sips Club Story with Cofounders Katy + Kathleen
Today I am joined by the ladies from Sips Club, Katy Monson and Kathleen Lynch! Sips Club was created by two moms and best friends on a mission to make family wellness easy & delicious. Co-founder, Katy Monson, brings 13 yea...
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Episode 159
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56:30
Creativity, Entrepreneurship & Learning as You Go with Lawson Park
Today I am joined by Lawson Park! Lawson is the founder and designer of Brooks Avenue, a womenswear brand celebrating color, craftsmanship, and self-expression. With a BA in Advertising, PR, and Design from UNC Chapel Hill and her MFA in Fashio...
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Episode 158
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49:07
Taking Chances and Carving Your Own Path with Bobbi Sue Thomas
Today I am joined by Bobbi Sue Thomas! Bobbi was born and raised in South Alabama, which is where she now lives with her husband, Doug, their two daughters—Caroline and Cammie—and their four-year-old mini dachshund, Tiny, who proudly holds the ...
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Episode 157
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53:57
August Book Club: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Welcome back to So Can I! I’m your host, Lauren Cunningham, and today we’re diving into our August Book Club pick: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.This book has been on my reading list forever, and after finall...
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32:48
No Gatekeeping: Being an Advocate for Female Founders with Carlyn Bushman
Today I am joined by Carlyn Bushman! Carlyn is a corporate executive turned serial entrepreneur and the founder of POP Academy, a high-impact coaching platform for early-stage female founders of product-based businesses. After spending 15 years...
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Episode 156
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46:08
From Finance to Fiction with NYT Bestselling Author, Sarah Penner
Today I am joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary and The London Séance Society. Her books have been translated into more than forty languages and her debut, The Lost Ap...
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Episode 155
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51:28
Building a Family Business + the Importance of Having a Hero Product with Lauren Dudley Stephens
Today I am joined by Lauren Stephens! Lauren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dudley Stephens, a sustainable fashion brand she launched in 2015 alongside her sister, Kaki McGrath, and their mother, Bonnie Dudley. Drawing from her background in fash...
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Episode 154
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55:47
The Rise of Pickleball + Why It is Never Too Late to Start a Business with Anne Cynar
Today I am joined by Anne Cynar! Anne is an e-commerce entrepreneur based in New York City. She is the founder of Pickleball Prep, a manufacturer of pickleball paddles, bags, apparel and gifts. Prior to founding her company, Ann...
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Episode 153
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34:14
July Book Club -- Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Welcome to the very first So Can I Book Club episode! This month, we're diving into Every Summer After by Carley Fortune — a nostalgic, heart-tugging novel about first love and second chances. In this episode, Laur...
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Finding Your Passion + Inspiring the Next Generation of Creatives with Amy Kummer
Today I am joined by Amy Kummer. Amy Kummer is the founder and principal designer of Amy Kummer Interiors, a boutique design firm known for its timeless, fresh traditional aesthetic. With a signature style that blends classic Southern charm, so...
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Episode 152
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44:30
The Power of Collaboration and Connecting Brands with Carrie McDermott
Today I am joined by Carrie McDermott! Carrie is the founder of Sibley Creative, a consulting firm that helps emerging brands reach new markets through curated trunk shows, collaborations and branding. Carrie's scope ranges depending on the cli...
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Episode 151
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41:13
Solo: Reviews, Sponsorships, Newsletters, and Our New Book Club!
In this episode of So Can I, Lauren chats about the importance of reviews/ratings for the podcast, exciting news regarding sponsorships, her new newsletter, and the So Can I book club!Please leave a rating or review if you loved the epis...
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26:06
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Business with Sam Gold
Today I am joined by Sam Gold! Sam is the founder and CEO of Motette, an elevated children’s brand known for its buttery-soft bamboo essentials designed with real mom feedback in mind. After years in the fashion and tech industries—including le...
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Episode 150
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48:38
Event Planning, Finding Your Niche, and Budget Friendly Party Ideas with Ashley Temple
Today I am joined by Ashley Temple! Ashley is tastemaker, mom of two young girls and a Frenchie who understands the importance of creating beautiful celebrations on a budget. With a keen eye for detail and a love for all things elegant, she cur...
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Episode 149
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42:47
Breaking the Mold: How Courtside Kids Redefined Kids’ Activewear with Karly Barker
Today I am joined by Karly Barker. Karly is a Mom of four, a wife, a former tv anchor, a believer and now the founder of courtside kids an activewear brand specifically designed for the most active people in the world - kids. Based in Cha...
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Episode 148
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46:00
Layoffs, Making Connections, and Leaning Into What You Are Good At with Carly Hill
Today I am joined by Carly Hill. Carly is the founder of Carly A. Hill Communications and CarlyAHill.com. Originally from Traverse City. MI she has now lived in NYC for over 10 years. Her influencer management company CAHC celebrated 5 years th...
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50:49
Creating a New Way to Drink + Finding Whitespace in the Market with Andrea Wightwick
Today I am joined by Andrea Wightwick! Andrea has over 20 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, specializing in strategy and portfolio growth for food and beverage brands. Her career highlights include launching ico...
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Episode 146
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51:26
ICYMI: How to Succeed as a Multi-Passionate Woman with Mackenzie Biehl
Day five of our special anniversary series and we are welcoming Mackenzie Biehl back on the show! Mackenzie and I spoke last fall and her episode quickly rose to be one of my most popular episodes. Mackenzie and I chatted about how she started ...
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53:44
ICYMI: Laurin Collar on Persistence, Slowing Down, and Life In Charleston
Day four of our special anniversary series and we are welcoming Laurin Collar back on the show! Laurin and I chatted last fall and you all absolutely loved her story. Laurin and I talked about her career as a broadcaster, why persistence ...
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45:12
ICYMI: How to Start a Flower Farm + Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Katy King
Day three of our special anniversary series and we are going all the way back to October of 2023! Katy King came on the podcast & her episode quickly became one of my most listened to episodes ever! Katy is the founder of Hidden Springs Flo...
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ICYMI: From a Pharmaceutical Start-Up to a Home + Style Blogger with Melissa Ward from Preppy Goods
Today is day two of our special anniversary series + we are welcoming Melissa Ward back to the show! This conversation is from February of 2024, and was one of my favorite episodes! Melissa and I talked about her career in the pharmaceutical in...
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ICYMI: Gardening 101 + Why It Is Okay to Fail with Carmen Johnston
Today we are kicking off our special anniversary series with our most popular episode ever! I interviewed Carmen Johnston back in February of 2024, and you all loved the episode!Carmen is a Georgia-based gardening and lifestyle ex...
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41:54
Creating Connection + Community Through Fashion with Sheridan French
Today I am joined by Sheridan French! CREATE JOY. That is our motto at Sheridan French. In a world of fashion that is serious and exclusive, Sheridan French is undeniably fun. We stand out by promoting confidence, a positive outlook on life and...
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Episode 145
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41:21
Julie McAllister on Is It Cake? and the Art of Hyperrealistic Cake Decorating
Today I am joined by Julie McAllister! Julie is a visionary cake artist redefining the boundaries of edible art. Based in Charleston, she is renowned for crafting breathtakingly lifelike confections that capture the elegance and charm of the So...
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Episode 144
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