Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
Episodes
Anna Musky-Goldwyn
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Musky-Goldwyn is a writer, social and political activist, and also happens to be the daughter of former WIP guest, actor Tony Goldwyn. Anna ...
Jamie Varon
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Varon is a writer, designer, and influencer whose specialty is defining the line between happiness and ambition--and making the best of both. Ja...
Progress Report #7: Sophia's 2021 Favorites
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of the year, Sophia discusses her favorite books, podcasts, and shows from 2021!Executive Producers: Sophia Bush & Rabbit Grin ...
Carrie Brownstein
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie Brownstein is a name you probably recognize most from the Emmy- and Peabody-award winning sketch series Portlandia, but she was also a hard roc...
Lisa Donovan
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Donovan is a multi-hyphenated creator who developed The Pattern, one of the most popular apps that only continues to catch the interest of people...
Debbie Millman
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman is a world-class graphic designer and one of the most creative people in business. Debbie joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk abo...
Progress Report #6: Flip the Mic Part 2
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is Part 2 of this special bonus episode where Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vane...
Dr. Laurie Santos
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is bona fide award-winning scientist and one of Popular Science magazine’s “Brilliant 10,” Dr. Laurie Santos. Dr. Laurie Santos ...
Donovan Taylor Hall
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Donovan Taylor Hall has been called a ‘world changer,’ a ‘teacher of teaching,’ and even a ‘modern day Mister Rogers.’ He joins Sophia on ...
Esther Perel
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Perel is a bestselling author, multiple-time TedTalk host, and psychotherapist who is widely renowned for her insights on modern relationships....
Anita Hill
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anita Hill is an activist, professor, and author most well-known for her incredibly brave testimony during the 1991 Supreme Court confirmation hearing...
Progress Report #5: Flip the Mic Part 1
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode, Sophia flips the mic and she's put in the hot seat by two of her best friends, Jenny Smart and Vanessa Magos. Sophia answers b...
Valarie Kaur & Delaney Colaio: 9/11 Remembered
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 9/11 20th Anniversary Commemoration episode, civil rights leader and award-winning documentarian Valarie Kaur, and filmmaker and musician Dela...
Mary-Louise Parker
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Louise Parker is a Tony-, Golden Globe-, and Emmy-award winning actress. Mary-Louise joins Sophia on the podcast today to talk about she found ac...
Eric Zimmer
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Zimmer is a behavior coach and host of the One You Feed podcast. Eric joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how he went from struggling with ...
Zoe Lister-Jones
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Lister-Jones is an actor, musician, writer, producer, and director. Zoe joins Sophia on the podcast to talk about how we embody femininity, what i...
Justin Baldoni
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Baldoni is a director, producer, and actor-- who you might recognize as Rafael Solano from Jane the Virgin. Justin joins Sophia on the podcast ...
Dr. Maya Shankar
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maya Shankar is a world-renowned behavioral scientist who has worked everywhere from Google to the Obama Administration. Dr. Shankar joins Sophia ...
Progress Report #4 + Guest Checkup
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's bonus episode Sophia checks up on some previous Work in Progress guests to give you an update on what they’ve been up to since you heard ...
Tony Goldwyn
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Goldwyn is a phenomenal screen and voice actor, peabody-award-winning director, and an incredibly philanthropic force for good in the world. Tony...
Taylor Tomlinson
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Tomlinson is a phenomenal comedian who’s performed on Late Night, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. Taylor joins Sophia on the podcast to talk ...
Lori Gottlieb
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Gottlieb is a practicing psychotherapist, author of the New York Times bestseller “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” writer of The Atlantic’...
Dr. Ibram X Kendi
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ibram X Kendi is a professor, columnist, activist, and New York Times Bestselling author of How to be Antiracist. Dr. Kendi joins Sophia on t...
Progress Report #3 + 5 Organizations to Know
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's bonus episode Sophia tells you about some of her favorite organizations and activism opportunities; but first, she answers some of your que...
Julianne Hough
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julianne Hough is an award winning actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, talent judge, business owner, and wellness coach. Julianne joins Sophia on th...
Chelsea Handler Pt. 2
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Handler is a powerhouse comedian, activist, author, podcast host, and more. Today she returns to the podcast and joins Sophia to talk about ma...
Neal Katyal Pt. 2
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Katyal is a Supreme Court Lawyer, Georgetown Law Professor, and has served as National Security Advisor to the Justice department. Today he retur...
Morgan Harper Nichols
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Harper Nichols is an American poet, musician, and mixed-media artist whose work is centered around the question "how can we create connection?"...
Chris Bosh
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, NBA Global Ambassador, musician, and now, autho...
Progress Report #2 + Q&A
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, Sophia answers! On today’s bonus episode, Sophia checks in on life lately and answers some of your most-asked questions from social media...
Taylor Jenkins Reid
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
aylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times Bestselling author of Daisy Jones and the Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,...
Dr. Gladys West
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gladys Mae West, American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the de...
Mae Martin
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mae Martin, award-winning British-Canadian comedian, actor, writer, and producer who can currently be seen starring in FEEL GOOD, a scripted, semi-aut...
José Andrés
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
José Andrés, chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup, New York Times bestselling author, television personality, and founder of World Central Kitchen, joins So...
Jhánneu Roberts (WIP + W&G)
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jhánneu Roberts joins Sophia today as the fourth guest in WIP’s Well & Good mini-series on sustainability! Jhánneu Roberts is a Los Angeles ba...
Brittany Packnett Cunningham
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Packnett Cunningham, award-winning educator, podcast host (Undistracted/Pod Save the People), news contributor, organizer, writer, and leader...
Alden Wicker (WIP + W&G)
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alden Wicker joins Sophia today as the third guest in WIP’s Well & Good mini-series on sustainability! Alden is the founder and editor-in-chief ...
Ben & Jerry
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the men behind Ben &Jerry’s Ice Cream, join Sophia today to discuss the science and engineering tha...
Alicia Kennedy (WIP + W&G)
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Kennedy joins Sophia today as the second guest in WIP’s Well & Good mini-series on sustainability! Alicia’s weekly newsletter...
Diane von Furstenberg
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diane von Furstenberg, fashion designer, philanthropist, founder of the global brand, DVF, and creator of the iconic wrap dress joins Sophia today! Th...
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (WIP + W&G)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson joins Sophia today to kick off WIP’s Well & Good four-part mini-series which focuses on sustainability. Dr. Ayana El...
Andrew Yang
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, non-profit leader, former 2020 presidential candidate, and a 2021 New York City mayoral candidate j...
A Progress Report + Q&A
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s special bonus episode Sophia gives you an update on what is happening in the world of Work in Progress. She gives you some more details o...
Hillary Clinton
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State during the Obama administration, and 2016 presidential candidate join...
Welcome to Work in Progress Season 2
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to announce that Work in Progress has joined forces with one of the biggest names in podcasting — Wondery. In season 2, you'll ...
Glennon Doyle (re-release)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glennon Doyle is an activist and thought leader, and founder of Together Rising. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share her story, discuss wh...
Dr. Edith Eger
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work in Progress, Sophia is joined by Dr. Edith Eger (@dr.editheger)! Dr. Eger is a highly sought after psychologist, author, and keynote spe...
David Whyte
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work in Progress, Sophia is joined by David Whyte (@davidjwhyte)!!! David is an accomplished poet and associate fellow at Saïd Business Scho...
Cindy Eckert
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Cindy Eckert (@cindypinkceo)!! Cindy is a serial-entrepreneur and highly vocal advocate for women, spec...
Natalie Portman
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work in Progress, Sophia is joined by Natalie Portman (@natalieportman)!Natalie is known worldwide as an Academy Award winning actress, direc...
Jenni Konner
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Jenni Konner (@jennikonner)!Jenni is a television writer and producer who's worked alongside Lena Dunha...
Tony de los Reyes
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Tony de los Reyes(@tonydlreyes). Tony is an inspiring visual artist who has been creating artwork ...
Jonathan Webb
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Jonathan Webb (@webbjonathan). Jonathan is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of AppHarvest (@apph...
Shelley Sanders
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Shelley Sanders (@thelastlinela). Shelley is a jewelry designer based in Los Angeles and the founder an...
Emma Grede
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Emma Grede (@EmmaGrede). Emma is an entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Good American, a premium...
Chris Meyer
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Chris Meyer (@chrismeyerauthor). Chris is a former filmmaker and funeral homeowner, a writer, entrepren...
Ambra Gutierrez
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Ambra Gutierrez (@ambrabgutierrez). Ambra is a Filipina-Italian model, humanitarian, and one of the fir...
Esther Odekunle
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 4 of our video series, Need to Know, where actress, activist, and host of the @workinprogress podcast, @sophiabush, sits down with ...
Mary L. Trump
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on a very special episode of Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Mary L. Trump for an incredibly timely conversation with the election right ...
Raven Baxter
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3 of our video series, Need to Know, where actress, activist, and host of the @workinprogress podcast, @sophiabush, sits down with ...
Kirsten Gillibrand
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (@kirstengillibrand). Senator Gillibrand is a lawyer and politician from New...
Jessica Malaty Rivera
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of our new video series, Need to Know, where actress, activist, and host of the @workinprogress podcast @sophiabush sits do...
Guy Snodgrass
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Work In Progress, Sophia is joined by Guy Snodgrass. Commander Snodgrass is a retired Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot and a Topgun graduate and ins...
Dr. Darien Sutton
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Work In Progress is excited to present the first episode in a very special limited series where Sophia will speak to a variety of experts to get answe...
Dr. James Hardt
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hardt is an acclaimed research scientist, psychologist and author that has made it both his lifelong mission and vocation to expand the boundaries...
Najeeba Syeed
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Najeeba Syeed (@profnajeebasyeed) is a healer, a scholar, and an award-winning peacemaker. Najeeba is an Associate Professor of Interreligious Educati...
Constance Zimmer
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Constance Zimmer is an actress, director, wife, Mother, and all-around creative individual. She is well-known for playing a number of standout charact...
Elsa Collins
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elsa Collins is a social impact strategy consultant and humanitarian who fights for equality in all spheres. Elsa works with organizations that operat...
Erin Brockovich
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Brockovich is the President of Brockovich Research & Consulting, a renowned Consumer Advocate and Environmental Activist, a public speaker, a...
Jamil Smith
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamil Smith (@jamilksmith) is a talented journalist and Emmy-Award-winning television producer whose work explores a range of political and cultural t...
Tata Harper
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tata Harper (@tataharper, @tataharperskincare) is the Founder and CEO of Tata Harper Skincare, a green beauty entrepreneur, and a true pioneer of the ...
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and podcast host whose work combines comedy, justice, and as she says “profession...
Wajahat Ali
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wajahat Ali is a New York Times Contributing Op-Ed writer, public speaker, and self described “recovering attorney and tired dad.” He joins Sophia...
Damon Lindelof
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Damon Lindelof is a screenwriter, producer, and comic book writer. He joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share how he got started in the industry, ...
Cori Bush
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cori Bush is a nurse, single mother, ordained pastor and community activist running for US Congress in Missouri's 1st District, who just won the Democ...
Sylvester McNutt III
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvester McNutt III is an author, podcaster, and public speaker who believes that healing is the key to success. He joins Sophia on "Work In Progress...
Political Strategist Steve Schmidt
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Schmidt, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, is a communications and public affairs strategist who has worked on numerous Republican campaigns, i...
Debra Messing & Mandana Dayani
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Messing is an actor, philanthropist, and global icon. Mandana Dayani is an entrepreneur, attorney, co-founder of "I Am A Voter" and one of Sophi...
Tara Houska
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Houska is a tribal attorney, activist, founder of the Giniw Collective - an Indigenous womxn-led frontline resistance movement, and Co-Founder of...
Jack Garratt
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Garratt is an award-winning musician who is also one of Sophia's good friends. He joins her on "Work In Progress" to discuss his latest album, "L...
Jenna Arnold
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Arnold is an educator, entrepreneur, activist and mother. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to talk about her new book, "Raising Our Hands,...
Oge Egbuonu
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oge Egbuonu is a filmmaker focused on disruptive and inspirational storytelling. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to discuss her documentary (IN...
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share how her...
Kamie Crawford
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kamie Crawford is the Co-Host of MTV's “Catfish” and was Miss Teen USA in 2010. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to discuss how she's feelin...
Melina Abdullah
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are re-airing Sophia's conversation with Dr. Melina Abdullah from 2019. Dr. Abdullah is an expert on race, gender, class and social move...
Simone Missick
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Simone Missick joins Sophia on today's episode of "Work in Progress." Simone is the first African American woman to lead a series on CBS and p...
Glennon Doyle
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glennon Doyle is an activist and thought leader, and founder of Together Rising. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to share her story, discuss wh...
Meghan Rienks
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meghan Rienks is an actress, blogger, YouTube star, and author. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to discuss her latest book, "You're Not Special...
Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Risa Hoffman
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Work in Progress," Sophia is joined by infectious disease specialist Dr. Risa Hoffman. She shares how she ended up in this field a...
Arlan Hamilton
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Backstage Capital's Arlan Hamilton is the only black, queer woman to have built a venture capital from scratch. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress"...
Kate Bosworth
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Bosworth is an actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to talk about her latest project, KIND.EST, which is a...
Former Sec. of State John Kerry
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former Secretary of State John Kerry joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to talk about World War Zero, a coalition of people who are committed to addre...
Comedy Central's Tara Schuster on Why You Should Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Schuster is an author, playwright, and Vice President of Talent and Development at Comedy Central. She joins Sophia on "Work in Progress" to talk...
AG: Veteran, Federal Government Executive, and Host of "Mueller, She Wrote"
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AG is a veteran, PhD, a federal government executive, comedian, author, and host of "Mueller, She Wrote." She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to ta...
Equal Pay Day: Closing the Gender Pay Gap with Katica Roy
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
March 31st, 2020 is Equal Pay Day. This date symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Katica Roy...
Scott Harrison on the Impact of Clean Water
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
785 million people live without clean water. Scott Harrison started Charity: Water in 2006 to help change that. It's a non-profit organization bringin...
Victoria E. Jackson: Entrepreneur, Activist, and Advocate
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria Jackson is an activist for women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, and in 2017 she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. She...
Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Celeste Watkins-Hayes is a professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northwestern University, an author, and an educator. She joins S...
Natasha Leggero
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha Leggero is a comedian, actress, and writer. She joins Sophia on "Work In Progress" to talk about her new podcast "The Endless Honeymoon Podcas...
Tom Parsekian: Running for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's special bonus episode, Sophia sits down with Tom Parsekian, who is running for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge in the election on M...