How to Do It Scared (and Still Succeed) with Sherri Shepherd

If you have ever felt knocked down, discouraged, or unsure of how to move forward, my conversation with Sherri Shepherd is one you need to hear.

Because Sherri Shepherd has lived through more “start from scratch” moments than most people will ever face.

You know her as the Emmy-winning host of “The Sherri Show”, a beloved comedian, actress, and now author of the beautiful children’s book “The Sunshine Queens,” but the road that got her here is nothing like you’d expect.

Before the success came chapters full of struggle: losing jobs, sleeping in her car, getting arrested, surviving heartbreak, and fighting for her son’s life in the NICU.

And through all of it, she found a way to keep her humor, her faith, and her belief that better days were still ahead.

This is Sherri Shepherd like you’ve never heard her: honest, hilarious, vulnerable, and unbelievably wise.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:
Why Sherri says “I wasn’t supposed to be on Friends” and the real story behind her breakout role
The moment she fell in love with comedy and why it happened in the middle of chaos
The life-changing lessons Sherri learned from Barbara Walters
What happened the day doctors told her to say goodbye to her newborn son
How Sherri rebuilt her life after hitting rock bottom
The advice she wants every young woman to hear

This episode is a reminder that the strength you’re looking for often shows up in the moments you least expect.

If you’re navigating a transition, a setback, or a chapter that feels uncertain, Sherri’s story will give you the hope, clarity, and courage you need.

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Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction
02:03 From a $350 Apartment to Hollywood Walk of Fame
06:05 Sherri Shepherd's Breakthrough on the show "Friends" Almost Didn’t Happen
09:25 How a Bench Warrant and Jail Time Became Part of Her Origin Story
13:50 The Night That One Stranger Changed Her Life with a Single Sentence
17:03 Why “Do It Scared” Became Her Life Mantra
23:09 Finding Joy on Stage While Caring for Her Dying Mother
30:32 The Real Hollywood Sherri Shepherd Grew Up In
40:32 How a Micro Preemie and a Broken Heart Redefined Motherhood
44:39 The View, Bed Rest, and Barbara Walters’ Toughest Lesson
57:51 Starting the Sherri Show at 54 (And Why She Was Finally Ready)
1:08:29 Rejection, Faith, and the Call That Changed Everything
1:23:19 Why She’s Writing a Blasian Romance Novel Next

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About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health.

Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, The Today Show, NYT, and more.

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