CONNECTICUT HAS QUIETLY BEEN HOME TO A powerful wave of women using their voices to spark connection, change and inspiration. It’s time for us to make some noise. From career reinvention and entrepreneurship to motherhood, wellness and community storytelling, these podcasters are shaping conversations that reach far beyond the state line. Meet the women behind some of Connecticut’s most compelling podcasts, each with something meaningful to say, and the audience to prove it.
NATHALIE CARPENTER
Podcast: All Over Again
What she covers: Reinvention, growth and starting fresh
Brand strategist and storyteller Nathalie Carpenter brings her deep experience from luxury brands and global partnerships into intimate, insightful conversations with public figures. Recorded between Greenwich and New York City, All Over Again asks guests, from CEOs to creatives, what they would do again if given the chance, and what moments sparked their biggest transformations. The result is a podcast rooted in curiosity growth, and the belief that it’s never too late to begin again.
NINA BRADLEY CLARKE
Podcast: Nina’s Got Good News
What she covers: Positive stories that help us get better together
Nina covers positive stories and interviews people who are making an impact.
After a 15-year career in television news, Emmy-award winning journalist Nina Bradley Clarke decided to flip the script, sharing only the good stuff. Based in Norwalk, Nina’s Got Good News highlights uplifting stories and interviews with people making a positive impact, from Bobbi Brown and Elin Hilderbrand to menopause specialist Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Launched in 2018, the podcast’s mission is simple but powerful: to build community through optimism, storytelling and shared growth.
KRISTINA BONTEMPO & CHRISTINA TARABISHY
Podcast: Pretty In Pink Again
What the duo covers: Motherhood, identity and rediscovering yourself
Kristina and Christina on Hello Connecticut with Renee DiNino.
Hosted by longtime friends and millennial moms, Pretty In Pink Again is where motherhood meets reinvention. With warmth, vulnerability, and honesty, Kristina and Christina, based in Avon, explore identity shifts after becoming mothers—covering mental health, marriage, wellness, career pivots, and hormone health. Featuring expert guests and a signature “Pink Spotlight” segment, the podcast has surpassed 15,000 downloads and built a deeply engaged community of women who tune in weekly to feel seen, supported, and less alone.
SHARON MACEY
Some notable guests include Actress Nancy Travis and Caroline Aaron, from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Podcast: Mom to MORE®
What she covers: Midlife reinvention and what comes next
Award-winning podcast Mom to MORE® reframes motherhood as a powerful launchpad—not a pause. Based in Weston and Wilton, Sharon Macey explores reinvention beyond the hands-on parenting years, amplifying stories of women who’ve built meaningful next chapters over time. Ranking in the top 2% of podcasts globally, Mom to MORE® resonates across generations and borders, proving it’s never too late to start again—and never too early to imagine more.
ERIKA BADAN
Podcast: WORK
What she covers: Unfiltered conversations about careers, culture and the future of work
Wallo, one of the hosts of Million Dollarz Worth of Games with Erika.
What began during COVID as a short internal update while Erika Badan was CEO of Barstool Sports evolved into a bold, boundary-pushing podcast about work at every stage. Formerly Token CEO, now rebranded as WORK, the Substack-based podcast delivers micro episodes packed with career advice, cultural commentary, and candid conversations. Based in New Canaan, Badan blends humor, hard truths and real-world insight—meeting listeners where they are as the definition of work continues to change.
NANCY SHEED
Podcast: The HAYVN Hubcast
What she covers: Where Leadership, entrepreneurship and community connect
Nancy Sheed and Felicia Rubinstein, Founder of HAYVN.
Nancy Sheed never planned to start a podcast, but The HAYVN Hubcast in Geeenwich became a natural extension of her role as a connector within the HAYVN Coworking community. Based in Darien and now more than 130 episodes strong, the podcast features thoughtful, approachable conversations with founders, leaders and changemakers. From Annie Lamont and Heather K. Terry to Congressman Jim Himes, Sheed creates space for honest dialogue about growth, leadership, and staying grounded—spotlighting stories that inspire listeners to imagine what’s possible, right in their own backyard.
MARIA ROWBOTHAM
Podcast: She’s Smart
What she covers: Thoughtful conversations with women who inspire
Many of Maria’s guests are based in or connected to Connecticut.
She’s Smart feels like sitting down with a friend you admire, curious, cozy and refreshingly real. Hosted by Weston-based creative entrepreneur Maria Rowbotham, the podcast features unscripted conversations with women across media, finance, art, wellness and public service. With guests ranging from CIA intelligence officers to museum directors, the show centers on lived experience, resilience and the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and truly listen.
LAUREN STEPHENS & KAKI MCGRATH
Two Sisters in Business is about building something meaningful while maintaining a focus on what matters most.
Podcast: Two Sisters in Business
What the duo covers: Building a brand, a business and a life—together
Sisters, best friends and co-founders of Greenwich-based Dudley Stephens, Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath created Two Sisters in Business as a candid extension of their real-life conversations. The weekly podcast explores entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood and building a business with family. Featuring practical insights and guest founders who are redefining success on their own terms, the show makes entrepreneurship feel accessible, relatable and refreshingly human.
DOROTHY CASCERCERI SIMONE
Podcast: That Greenwich Life
What she covers: Healing, honesty and reinvention beyond the gloss
That Greenwich Life is currently in its second season with more than 50 episodes.
A former red-carpet reporter turned purposeful storyteller, Dorothy Cascerceri Simone uses That Greenwich Life to explore the messy, meaningful middle of modern womanhood. Based in Greenwich and now in its second season filming in Stamford, the podcast tackles grief, fertility, hustle culture, women’s health and boundaries with leading experts and media voices. Named one of MSN’s “8 Podcasts to Listen to in 2025,” the show blends raw honesty with hope, and proves there’s real power in telling the truth.
ABBEY CARNIVALE
Podcast: Say More with CT Live
Title & Topic: Community stories, told the Connecticut way
“Meeting people where they’re at” is more than a phrase at NBC Connecticut—it’s how we connect, from social media to storytelling. That mindset inspired Say More with CT Live, a community-driven podcast built on real conversations. In a crowded podcast space, the focus was simple: Connecticut. For eight years, Say More with CT Live has built meaningful relationships across the state, and Say More expands those stories through deeper conversations and fresh perspectives. Featuring voices like lifestyle expert Samantha Yanks, American Ninja Warrior James Atheneos, marathoner Lisa Bienia, and our own Gabrielle Lucivero ahead of the Milan Olympics, the podcast highlights the people who shape Connecticut’s community. At its core, Say More with CT Live is about listening, connecting and giving stories room to be heard. As we continue exploring new digital projects, our mission remains the same: to be a true community hub for Connecticut.
EMILY ROBERTS
Podcast: The Big Move Podcast
What she covers: Confidence, identity, transformations, and career moves for, and by, women
The Big Move Podcast by Emily Roberts
The Big Move Podcast, hosted by Westport-based creator Emily Roberts, explores identity, confidence and career pivots through the lens of modern womanhood and motherhood. The show centers on redefining purpose, navigating work transitions and finding motivation in new seasons of life. A standout focus is bringing the podcast community offline, with live recordings across Connecticut, including events at Tanya Taylor in Greenwich and Dancebody Westport — blending meaningful conversation with style, movement and connection. Upcoming guests include beauty, wellness, and business leaders, making The Big Move a smart, community-driven listen for women embracing change.