Creativity + Dominant Stories w/Alex Lacamoire

It’s not often that one of your childhood friends is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winner. But that is the case with Jess and music director, arranger, and composer— Alex Lacamoire. Alex is best known for his work on Broadway shows like In The Heights, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hamilton.  Most recent…

Aging. Period. w/Stacy London

You may remember Stacy London, one of America’s foremost style experts and co-host of TLC’s iconic show, “What Not to Wear.” Well now, in the middle passage of her life, Stacy is adding CEO to her resume. After an accomplished career in fashion, Stacy is now CEO of State of Menopause, a lifestyle …

Can I Love My Body And Still Want To Lose Weight? w/Amani Al-khatahtbeh

In this episode, Jess speaks publicly for the first time in a decade about a subject near and dear to her heart: body positivity in the context of weight loss. This episode tackles the question: “Can you love your body while still desiring to lose weight?”  Jess and her guest for this episode, Am…

Iskra Lawrence on Body Image + Holiday Dominant Stories

We’ve been collecting questions from you, sweet listener, and in this very special holiday edition of Dominant Stories, Jess and Iskra Lawrence tackle some of your questions: From managing grief during this time of year to managing body image and appearance related comments from your family, this e…

Can I Love My Body and Still Get Plastic Surgery? w/Rachel Bloom and Nadia Craddock

Jess talks with Rachel Bloom, Emmy and Golden Globe winner, and the star and creator of the hit show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. After Rachel’s recent breast reduction surgery and the media’s (false) portrayal of it, they discuss how media tropes and stereotypes can force women into boxes about how they f…

ReWriting Beauty Onscreen w/Shonda Rhimes

We all know and love the mind of Shonda Rhimes.  She’s the founder of Shondaland and the force behind so many beloved TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and How to Get Away with Murder + Bridgerton. In this episode, Shonda talks about the intentionality behind her shows and exp…

Introducing: J.ill the Podcast with Jill Scott

Hi, Dominant Story fans! We're excited to share the Jill Scott podcast hosted by culture expert Jill Scott. It's a show from iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! About the podcast: Jill Scott, Laiya…

Breaking the Binary w/Addison Rose Vincent + Nicolette Mason

You might think that “breaking the binary” is only about breaking the gender binary, but there is so much more to binary thinking.  Binary thinking refers to anytime we see the world as one way OR another. Binary thinking allows no room for the in-between. And Dominant Stories thrive on binary thi…

Sharing the Legacy of Beauty Rituals w/Ana Flores + Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Today’s episode is all about the ritual of beauty. Jess speaks with Ana Flores, speaker and founder of the We All Grow Latina network, about the beauty rituals that were handed down to her as a young woman from El Salvador.  Now as a mother herself, Ana is conscious about the beauty rituals and id…

When Your Body Feels Like The Enemy w/Azure Antoinette

In this episode, Jess talks with world renowned poet and speaker, Azure Antoinette, about her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.  Azure has been called the “Maya Angelou of the millennial generation” by Forbes magazine. She’s a slam poet who has shared a stage with Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love,…