It’s been a few seasons since I’ve met a new best friend from the podcast. So I’m extra thrilled that this time around, I made two!
Despite different upbringings, the co-hosts of We’ve Got To Talk, Jolene Conway, from little Pleasantville, Iowa, who identifies as conservative, and Nicole Fonarow, from San Francisco, a self-professed liberal, became fast friends in their early days at the University of Iowa. Almost 40 years later, living in a world that often seems intent on drawing lines in the sand and forcing people to choose sides, they launched their podcast We’ve Got To Talk to inspire others to not shy away from tough conversations. Because in this deeply divided society, the power of conversation can unite us. Their goal isn’t to change each other’s opinions, but to listen with curiosity, kindness, and empathy. And yes, to have a good time while doing it!
We definitely had a good time recording this conversation, and in the days since, swapping emails and cocktail recommendations. I truly look forward to meeting these women in real life someday!