Late to the Party with Sophie Ragir

Today we're joined by one of the coolest humans I know, Shauna Nep. She's an exceptional philanthropic advisor and executive director who's worked with some of your favorite artists, musicians, activists, and leaders. Basically, she's very, VERY good at her job. And still, this conversation is about everything that doesn't show up on paper. We talk about identity, boundaries, perfectionism, motherhood, and the ever so daunting process of learning to care less about what people think of you. This was the first episode I ever recorded on my couch, and I couldn't love it (or Shauna) more. Follow Shauna: IG: @shaunanep Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

Today we're joined by Anna Malaika Tubbs, 2x New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and PhD. We talk about the importance of sharing your ideas and what it means to build a better world while still making space for people who may be "late to the party" in believing what we believe. A big part of this conversation is about growth and grace. How do we hold strong values while also allowing people the room to learn, evolve, and arrive at new understanding in their own time? How do we invite people into change rather than shame them for not already being there? Anna, who is "inspired to bring people together through the celebration of difference," is a leader in every sense of the word. She holds some of our most complicated truths with a level of grace, humanity, and kindness that is deeply inspiring. This conversation left me with more hope than I've felt in a minute and did, in fact, break the seal on the first time I cried on the pod. I hope you get as much from her as I did. Follow Anna: IG: @annamalaikatubbs website: www.annamalaikatubbs.com Listen to Revolution Resolution HERE buy Erased and Three Mothers HERE Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

Episode 2 babyyyy! I'm joined by Stevie Nelson - artist, actress, photographer, dog lover, and one of my nearest and dearest. We talk creativity, dating, adult friendships, and why treating things less preciously might be the secret to making more of what you want in life. Stevie talks about how wanting to have a nice time is actually a priority for her, and this conversation felt like a reminder of why that matters. I love this episode so much and hope you giggle and learn as much from her as I do. Follow Stevie: IG: @iamstevienelson TikTok: @iamstevienelson website: https://iamstevienelson.com buy Pocket Mantras HERE Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

Katie Dalebout, writer and longtime podcaster known for Let It Out, shares short takes on timelines, ambition, reinvention, and the twists of a podcasting career. She talks about early adoption and its privileges. They dig into grief, workaholism, recovery, and the cost of chasing momentum. The conversation ends on curiosity about new formats and lifting up other creators.

Welcome to the party! Late to the Party is for anyone who feels a little behind in love, work, or life, or is growing into something new. Hosted by coach and writer Sophie Ragir, the show features candid, funny, deeply human conversations about career pivots, dating later, grief, identity shifts, and the strange, beautiful process of starting over. Some weeks center on personal reinvention, and others widen into conversations about relationships, culture, and the world. At its core, it's just a space for good conversations with cool humans about being alive. If you've ever wondered whether you missed your moment, or felt like everyone else got the memo except you, this podcast is your reminder: you didn't, and you're not alone. Come hang.