Tue, Sep 15, 2020
Carla welcomes Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Frozen). One of coolest things about Kristen is that she's not afraid to share her messy side. She and Carla talk about why every marriage needs a good "housecleaning," Kristen's growth mindset, and how she is handling her kids' distance schooling. This week's ingredient: Making Mistakes.
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Best-selling author Glennon Doyle (Untamed, Together Rising) joins Carla to talk about how she was told a courageous choice would be "career suicide," how she overcomes fear to say yes, and how she defines her faith. This week's ingredient: Challenge Yourself to Do Something Different.
Tue, Sep 29, 2020
What makes people happy? How can happiness be defined? There's perhaps no one better to answer those questions than Gretchen Rubin, the best-selling author of The Happiness Project and host of Happier with Gretchen Rubin. She and Carla talk about how to stay positive in these uncertain times, and how it's never too late in life to say yes to something new. This week's ingredient: Do something you loved to do when you were a kid.
Tue, Oct 6, 2020
Duff Goldman is famous for being a baker. But bakers are constant tinkerers: Duff's also a musician, a metalworker, a boss, a TV personality, and soon he's going to embrace his biggest job yet: Dad. Carla talks with Duff ("Ace of Cakes," "Holiday Baking Championship") about how saying yes to a series of new adventures has totally transformed his life. And guess what his favorite cake is? Yellow box cake.
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Loni Love has been through some big career changes, in fact, she used to be an electrical engineer, plus, she played French horn and worked at General Motors. Yup, she's a big nerd. Comedian, actor, and Emmy winning host of "The Real," Loni Love talks with Carla about her book "I Tried to Change So You Don't Have To: True Life Lessons." She share how a little curiosity and mentorship changed her life. This week's ingredient: listen to a song that picks you up.
Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Paul Scheer got his start in sketch comedy and improv, but he almost didn't take an audition for FX's The League because he didn't want to try something new. But when he finally said yes, it turned out to be one of the biggest roles of his career. Paul (Black Monday, How Did This Get Made) talks with Carla about being open to new things, about their shared experiences at Catholic school, and how his kids are already turning into comedians. This week's ingredient: make a list of what you did last week that made you happy, and set an intention to find the same mood this week.
Tue, Oct 27, 2020
How much do you challenge your own views? How much do you listen to people with different perspectives from yours? Chelsea Handler first made a name for herself with her irreverent humor, as the only female late-night talk show host on the air. Lately, she's been using her platform to build more empathy and understanding. Chelsea and Carla talk about the importance of finding common ground, finding humor in yourself, and how she channels her anger into sustainable action. This week's ingredient: Vote.
Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Have you ever followed one path just because it was what you were supposed to do? Then wondered if you were in the right job? Rachel Lindsay thought becoming a successful lawyer was the right move - until she made the life changing decision to go on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette. Now she's a correspondent on Extra, a podcast host, and using her platform to advocate for more diversity on the TV shows that put her in the spotlight. Rachel and Carla talk about the ups and downs of being Black women on reality TV, and how long distance relationships can sometimes be the right choice. This week's ingredient: write a thank you note to someone who supports you.
Tue, Nov 10, 2020
What happens when you go into the same career as one of your parents, but they actually wanted a different path for you? That's what happened to Gail Simmons, food writer, cookbook author, and judge on Top Chef. In fact, Gail and Carla first met on the show years ago, when Carla was a contestant. They talk through the exploration Gail went through to find her career in food despite her mom's misgivings, the anxieties of being on TV, and how not having a set plan means being able to change and learn throughout life. Plus, Gail shares the attitude and personal mantra that's helped her find happiness. This week's ingredient: try a new veggie or ingredient you've never tasted, roast it in the oven, and enjoy.
Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Sometimes, you just have to shrug and say "why not?" to try out a new direction in life. YouTube star and makeup artist Jackie Aina had a couple detours in life, joining the military, moving to Hawaii, before she really hit her stride sharing her makeup videos online. But as she tells Carla, all that discipline and hard work proved that she could do anything she put her mind to. Jackie shares how tricky it is to navigate social media, and why it's important to push the beauty industry to be racially inclusive. This week's ingredient: try out a new look, not for anyone else, but for yourself.
Tue, Nov 24, 2020
Often it's the easiest, fastest meals that are the most delicious. Starting with his show The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver's had a long career in cooking, TV, cookbook writing, and running restaurants. In his new cookbook 7 Ways, Jamie continues his emphasis on simple, home cooking with few ingredients, aimed at getting even reluctant cooks to make something tasty. But Jamie's also faced obstacles in the restaurant business that have taught him valuable lessons. Carla and Jamie talk about the importance of home cooking, embracing failure, and how you can never have too many chili sauces. This week's ingredient: find something at home and repurpose it in a fun way.
Tue, Dec 1, 2020
Actress, podcaster, and author Yeardley Smith is best known for voicing the iconic Lisa Simpson. Her career in theater and acting goes all the way back to childhood, but she never anticipated voice acting would be her ticket to fame, especially after being teased for having a distinctive voice. Yeardley and Carla talk about changing their own perceptions of what success looks like, leaping into new adventures, and how Yeardley started her podcast and found a new relationship. This week's ingredient: reinvent your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Tue, Dec 8, 2020
It's been a tough year to stay motivated, but fitness instructor and dancer Megan Roup specializes in just that. After years of training and working as a professional dancer, Megan learned that dance had the power to change her relationship with her body and inspire confidence and strength. Megan talks with Carla about her program, The Sculpt Society, and about why she feels called to her work helping people feel comfortable in their bodies. This week's ingredient: have a dance party at home.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Theresa Caputo, star of Long Island Medium, has a gift for sensing what she calls Spirit, the presence of loved ones who've passed away. She passes along messages to family members and friends struggling with loss, focusing on soothing past traumas. Theresa and Carla chat about Theresa's mission to create a positive impact. Plus, a very special Say Yes moment: Carla and Theresa sing a favorite song together. This week's ingredient: take a few minutes to recall someone you love.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Rachael Ray, celebrity chef and author, talks with Carla about the devastating fire at her home and how she draws on family lessons about hard work and perseverance to pull through. She also opens up about the loss of her beloved dog Isaboo, and why animal rescue organizations are so close to her heart. This week's ingredient: find a community hero in your neighborhood and do something small to acknowledge their work.
Tue, Jan 5, 2021
Saying yes is always hard, especially when it means being the first person to break boundaries. Misty Copeland was the first Black woman to be named principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, and her stunning career has been focused on further opening up ballet for Black and brown dancers. Her new children's book, Bunheads, inspired by Misty's own childhood, shows the power of friendship and storytelling in ballet. Misty talks to Carla about the challenges she faced building her career, and the similarities she sees between being Black and being a ballerina. Plus, Misty shares her passion for inspiring young would-be dancers. This week's ingredient: read a children's book.
Tue, Jan 12, 2021
What does it mean to really get to know yourself? Dr. Nicole LePera is a holistic psychologist dedicated to helping people understand the patterns and history that inform their behavior, and the connection between their mind and physical body. Carla and Nicole talk about the need to express emotions and been seen by others, and the effects of generational trauma. This week's ingredient: ask a friend to tell you what one of your blindspots is.
Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Even champions have their doubters, and sometimes that's an inspiration to fight even harder. Laila Ali, champion boxer and cookbook author, talks with Carla about how her determination to fight overcame her father's misconceptions about women in the ring, and about how preparation gave her confidence when facing an opponent. And now that she's retired from boxing, Laila has turned to another of her passions: cooking. She and Carla geek out over how Laila developed her own organic spice mixes, and what they've learned about honoring your own palette. This week's ingredient: experiment with a food you don't like by pairing it with flavors you love.
Tue, Jan 26, 2021
Did you know that trying new things literally exercises different parts of your brain? Actress, author, and scientist Mayim Bialik started acting when she was a kid, then got her doctorate in neurobiology before returning to TV in The Big Bang Theory. She's also written books about the science behind adolescence, and hosts a new podcast on mental health. Mayim's also starring in a new show, Call Me Kat, about a single woman who opens a cat cafe. Mayim and Carla talk about why it's important to keep learning and trying new things, what pop music she loves, and why getting nervous makes some people need a bathroom break. This week's ingredient: notice what happens in your body when you're stressed.
Tue, Feb 2, 2021
Living in the middle of nowhere doesn't mean being disconnected, sometimes, it builds the strongest bonds. Author, home chef, and Food Network star Ree Drummond found herself living on a remote ranch in Oklahoma when she married her husband Ladd. It wasn't the life she'd envisioned for herself, but as she soon found out, it was the life that fit her. Ree tells Carla about the beginnings of her blog-turned-TV show, The Pioneer Woman, and about how her relationship with Ladd involves a lot of humor and rubber snake pranks. This week's ingredient: stop doomscrolling and enjoy your favorite comfort food.
Tue, Feb 9, 2021
Diverse representation means changing not just the cover of the magazine, but what conversations and decisions go into making it. Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief at Allure magazine, made it her mission to redefine beauty by diversifying the images, voices, and stories inside. She also banned the term "anti-aging" from the magazine in an effort to show that beauty isn't determined by youth. Michelle and Carla talk about her career in magazine journalism, facing imposter syndrome at work, and how Michelle found her place in her job by sticking to her ideals. Plus, she shares her best sunscreen recommendations. This week's ingredient: appreciate a part of your body that's changed as you've gotten older.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Today's guest, Robin Roberts, the veteran journalist and co-anchor of Good Morning America talks with Carla about getting out of her comfort zone to switch from sports to anchoring GMA, how she identifies the ease and rhythm of a good interview, and one of the most important lessons she learned from her mom: make your mess your message. And Robin gets real about being nervous on the job when she was younger (hint: gotta make a quick bathroom getaway!). This week's ingredient: even if you don't feel optimistic, try saying something hopeful about tomorrow.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021
If you're used to working alone, it's tempting to just keep going solo, but finding the right person to work with can make an enormous difference. For Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer, becoming partners and starting their home organizing business together was unexpected, but an instant success. Their show on Netflix, Getting Organized with the Home Edit, shows Clea and Joanna doing what they love best: organizing mess and chaos into labeled containers and restoring balance. They talk with Carla about how a random lunch date turned into a business meeting, and how their introvert/extrovert combination is the perfect match. This week's ingredient: organize and edit a space, even just a shelf, to make it functional and beautiful.
Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Sometimes getting a creative project done means being willing to risk failure, that's what award winning author Danielle Evans learned from writing her second book, The Office of Historical Corrections. Danielle talks to Carla about how she tricked herself into writing through a block, and how feedback provides important insight during the writing process. And they discuss the ways that storytelling can show different perspectives on American history, apologies, and second chances. This week's ingredient: try telling a familiar story from another voice or perspective.
Tue, Mar 9, 2021
It's scary to break away from the group and start a solo project, but the new adventure can bring creative success. For Darius Rucker, frontman of Hootie and the Blowfish and Grammy-winning country music singer, another bandmate's departure signaled the beginning of his solo career. As a Black man, Darius' path into the mostly white industry of country music was difficult but rewarding. He talks with Carla about the musicians who inspired him, his career in music, and his new single Beers and Sunshine. This week's ingredient: have a karaoke party to sing the music you loved growing up.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Being the newbie in the room can be embarrassing, but how else will you expand your horizons? Folake Olowofoyeku, star of Bob Hearts Abishola, talks with Carla about moving from Nigeria to the US, stepping into her first big TV role, and navigating her first press event. Plus they discuss the differences in racial identity and experience between Black Americans and Nigerian immigrants, and the deliciousness of West African food. This week's ingredient: practice your posture.
Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Iliza Shlesinger, comedian and actor, is known for her Netflix standup specials including Unveiled and Elder Millennial. She and her husband also started a series of cooking videos called Don't Panic Pantry, to show people how to cook some favorite home cooking staples during the pandemic. Iliza and Carla talk about being morning people in the very late night industries of comedy and restaurants, and Iliza shares how she's never felt shy or hesitant about being herself. In fact, sharing personal experiences on stage has shown her how many women are dealing with the same challenges. This week's ingredient: let go of your texting expectations and forgive those unanswered messages.
Tue, Mar 30, 2021
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, best known for playing Mitchell on Modern Family, pivoted from acting to write a cookbook with his friend Julie Tanous, Food Between Friends. He talks with Carla about the end of Modern Family, his love for cooking, the state cookie of New Mexico, and being a new parent, an exercise in being ready for anything. This week's ingredient: cook a favorite recipe with a family member or friend that has special significance to you, and share those memories with them.
Tue, Apr 6, 2021
Planning for the future shouldn't come as an afterthought, but it's often one of the hardest things to talk about. Financial expert Suze Orman has spent her career giving advice to help people take control of their money and save for an emergency. She talks with Carla about how she first got into finance as a waitress with no background knowledge, and quickly became a top performing broker. And Suze tells Carla about the health emergency she recently suffered, and how it made her slow down in life. This week's ingredient: talk with a family member or friend about your short-term money goals.