So Can I

Hosted by Lauren Cunningham

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Jun 2026

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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."

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July 7, 2026Episode 19955 min

How Susan Gordon Built and Scaled Her Pottery Business

Today I am joined by Susan Gordon! Susan is truly a creator at heart. She is dedicated to bringing timeless beauty into everyday life, and her love of clay and commitment to lifelong pieces set the tone for her journey with ceramics. Keeping classic taste at the core of her design, what began as handmade pottery and jewelry has become so much more. Susan will tell you, once she is able to get clay into her hands a conversation begins as the clay responds to her movements. This ability to mold a conversation into a creation has also helped grow her collection to include curated collaborations with other creators. She thrives on her desire to create — to create her art, to create a collaborative environment, and to create a community for others to engage and share. In this episode Susan and I talk about how she started her pottery business, hiring her first employee, scaling a business with a handmade product, her iconic wavy bowls, and so much more!Bell CenterSusan's WebsiteSusan's InstagramSusan's TikTok

June 30, 2026Episode 19847 min

How to Get Started with Mahjong with Molly Hardy

Today I am joined by Molly Hardy! Molly is a Dallas-based Mahjong Instructor who loves sharing her knowledge about the game to others. When Molly was first introduced to the game, she immediately loved the strategy aspect. She uses her education degrees to break down this complicated game in a way that all can learn!Molly graduated with her BA in Education from Wake Forest University and her Masters in Education from Southern Methodist University. She went on to teach in the elementary classroom for 6 years before deciding to stay at home when her first baby was born. Molly currently lives in Dallas with her husband and 3 children. In this episode Molly and I talk about how she learned mahjong, the basics of mahjong, how to get started, and so much more! Molly's InstagramMolly's WebsiteDoodle Rock Rescue

June 25, 202620 min

June Book Club: the Best Beach Reads

Join me as I talk through some of my favorite beach reads, books that are on my list, and several new releases!

June 23, 2026Episode 19757 min

Building KVH: Katie Harrison on Scaling a Modern PR & Marketing Agency

Today I am joined by Katie Harrison! Katie is the President and Founder of KVH, a fast-growing, all-female marketing, public relations, and events agency she built from the ground up. What began as a response to growing demand for her expertise has evolved into a dynamic agency now powered by a team of 18 women, partnering with some of the most notable brands in the Southeast and beyond to deliver strategic PR, social media management, and large-scale event production. Known for its vibrant culture and sales-driven mindset, KVH helps organizations elevate their voice, connect with their audiences, and drive meaningful results.In addition to leading KVH, Katie is the founder of the KVH Women in Business Summit, a full-day experience designed to bring women together for professional development, keynote inspiration, panel discussions, and intentional networking across industries and generations. She also created The KVH Collective, a women’s professional development and networking society focused on connection, confidence, and career growth. Through these platforms, Katie is deeply committed to advancing women into leadership and entrepreneurship through action, access, and community. In this episode Katie and I talk about her career in sales, why she started her PR firm, how she has scaled it so quickly, what sets her company apart, and so much more! KVH WebsiteKVH Instagram KVH SummitAmerican Heart Association Front Porch HousingMake a Wish SCKind of the Upstate

June 16, 2026Episode 19649 min

Behind the Scenes of Starting a Denim Brand with Ashley Worley

Today I am joined by Ashley Worley! Ashley is the heart behind Olive Branch Road. She grew up on her family’s homestead—Triple S Ranch—where grit, grace, and a love for the land were woven into everyday life. She now brings that same spirit into everything she creates: pieces that are practical yet elevated, made to move with you through motherhood, marriage, and all the meaningful moments in between. A mom of two living in Charleston, SC, she pivoted her medical career to pursue her dreams, and Olive Branch Road was the divine download that was her next step. In this episode Ashley and I talked about her career in medicine, why she started Olive Branch Road, how she found her manufacturer and how she sources her materials, all of the behind the scenes of having a small business, and so much more! One World HealthOlive Branch Road WebsiteOlive Branch Road Instagram

June 9, 2026Episode 19548 min

Carrying Forward Pat Summitt’s Legacy with Morgan Vance

Today I am joined by Morgan Vance! Morgan now serves as the Executive Director of the Pat Summitt Foundation after spending several years in a strategic role overseeing advancement operations, partnerships and programs. With over 10 years of professional experience, Vance is entrusted with protecting and advancing the mission of legendary women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Her strategic oversight has led to a growth in grantmaking, programs, and partnerships, as well as major gifts and estate gifts. Prior to her time at the Pat Summitt Foundation, Morgan was a development director at the Tennessee Fund, the development office for the University of Tennessee athletics, and was responsible for soliciting annual and major gifts. Before her time in athletics, she worked as a development director at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center overseeing Children’s Miracle Network corporate partners and fundraising campaigns. Morgan is a Knoxville native and received her master’s in business administration from the University of Tennessee, Martin and her bachelor’s in public relations from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Morgan and her husband Jason reside in west Knoxville with their 5 children.In this episode Morgan and I talk about her career in the nonprofit space, how she ended up at the Pat Summitt Foundation, what stewarding a legacy means, and so much more!Pat Summitt Foundation WebsitePat Summitt Foundation Instagram

June 2, 2026Episode 19455 min

Connie Porter on Writing Addy & Building a Literary Legacy

Today I am joined by Connie Porter! Connie is the author of the Addy series, a series of historical children's novels from American Girl. Her first novel, All-Bright Court was named in 1991 as a Notable Book by the American Library Association, and by the New York Times as one of its "Best Books." Her essays have appeared in Glamour and Seventeen, and her book reviews in The Boston Globe and New York Times. She is also the author of Imani All Mine which was named an Honor Book by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, an Alex Award winner by the Young Adult Services Association of the American Library Association, as well as being chosen as one of the Best Books for Young Adults by the ALA. Book List also picked it as one of Editors’ Choice for Best Books For Young Adults. In 2019, the Children’s Literature Association named Imani All Mine the winner of the Phoenix Award. The Phoenix Award “is given to the author, or the estate of the author, of a book for children first published twenty years earlier that did not win a major award at the time of its publication but which, from the perspective of time, is deemed worthy of special attention. In this episode Connie and I talk about her career as a writer, how she got the opportunity to write the Addy series, what that process looked like, what she hopes readers take with them, and so much more! Connie's Instagram World Vision

May 28, 202650 min

May Book Club with Kelly Pelfrey: Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries, and More!

Today I am joined by Kelly Pelfrey for a very special book club episode! We chatted about her favorite books, authors, and more! Listen for some great book recs!Kelly's WebsiteKelly's Instagram

May 26, 2026Episode 19346 min

The Power of Having a Network + a Strong Community with Meg Gold

Today I am joined by Meg Gold! Meg is the co-founder and CEO of BONDE, a private professional community for accomplished women across the U.S. She started her career knocking door to door selling payroll, learned early that relationships outperform hustle, and worked her way up to Vice President of Private Equity in the Bay Area.After years of infertility and the birth of her first son, Meg hit a professional inflection point and began questioning the rules she’d been playing by. That questioning led her to co-found BONDE and create spaces where high-caliber women can think more honestly about ambition, motherhood, power, and what comes next. She’s currently navigating all of it while raising two toddlers, and inviting others to do the same with more clarity, community, and less noise. In this episode Meg and I talk about her career in the corporate world, her journey to entrepreneurship, why she started BONDE, the power of networking, how to build community, and so much more! BONDE's WebsiteMeg's LinkedIn Meg's Instagram Land of Hope Africa

May 19, 2026Episode 19239 min

Building a Life + Business After a Chronic Illness with Lilly Stairs

Today I am joined by Lilly Stairs. Lilly is paving the way for women with chronic conditions to thrive professionally, drawing on her own journey from the hospital bed to the boardroom. With 15 years of experience as an internationally recognized advocate and entrepreneur, she is the Founder of Chronic Boss, the platform for ambitious women living with chronic conditions. Through her consultancy Patient Authentic, Lilly partners with top healthcare brands to design impactful patient engagement strategies. She serves as Board Chair of the Autoimmune Association and sits on the board of the Brain Cancer Research Alliance.In this episode Lilly and I chat about how she was diagnosed with 2 autoimmune conditions in college, why she started her businesses, how she balances productivity and listening to her body, her hope for women with chronic illnesses, and so much more!Lilly's LinkedInChronic Boss WebsiteChronic Boss InstagramPatient Authentic WebsiteAutoimmune Association