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Michelle Jacobs: The “Shoulds” Women Carry Around Aging, Health & Reinvention

June 02, 2026

What happens when you realize the life you built no longer fits who you’re becoming?In this episode of Beyond Should, Lucy sits down with Michelle Jacobs, co-founder and COO of Womaness, to unpack reinvention, women’s health, leadership, and the cultural narratives women inherit around aging. From walking away from corporate life to building a company dedicated to women in midlife, Michelle shares what it looked like to stop seeking approval, trust her instincts, and create something entirely...

From The Vault: Friendship & Sheer Determination at The Great World Race — with Becs Gentry, Jenny Simpson, Chirine Njeim and Hillary Kupish

May 19, 2026

This week, we’re pulling a fantastic episode from the podcast vault: Lucy is joined by a group of extraordinary women who recently completed The Great World Race — running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.It’s hard to believe that Becs Gentry, Jenny Simpson, Chirine Njeim, Hillary Kupish and Ashley Paulson didn’t know each other when they started running, but this experience bonded them like nothing else as they supported each other to and through their limits over the course of the race...

Shena Patel: The Career You Were Told You “Should” Want Isn’t Always Yours

May 05, 2026

What happens when you stop following the path you were supposed to take—and start trusting what actually feels right?In this episode of Beyond Should, Lucy sits down with creative executive and brand strategist Shena Patel to unpack how letting go of “should” can open the door to a more aligned, expansive career. From switching from pre-med to English lit to building a non-linear path across publishing, fashion, and creative leadership, Shena shares how trusting her instincts—and embracing un...