The Fawcett Report

Retail, Relationships & Style w/ Maureen Doron

When Maureen Doron opened her boutique Skirt in Bryn Mawr at just 24 years old, she had no roadmap for what the next 25 years would look like. What began as a tiny 1,000-square-foot store built with family help and IKEA furniture has grown into one of the most beloved independent boutiques in the Philadelphia area. In this conversation, I sat down with Maureen to talk about entrepreneurship, retail survival, fashion confidence, and why relationships (not trends) are the real foundation of a successful business. We also reflect on how our friendship started decades ago, how philanthropy became part of Skirt’s business model, and why kindness and honesty are still the best strategy for long-term success. This episode explores what it really takes to build a business that lasts. Connect with Maureen: Maureen Doron LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-doron-229955151/] Skirt Website [https://shop-skirt.com/] Skirt LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skirt-inc/] Skirt Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shopskirt/] Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thefawcettreport]  l   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefawcettreport]   l   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thefawcettreport]   l  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107237528/admin/dashboard/]   l   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thefawcettreport] Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website [https://www.helpusadopt.org/]   l   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helpusadopt/]   l  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/helpusadopt.org/] Connect with Becky Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becky.fawcett/]

Starting from Scratch: Baking and Building a Business w/ Paula Sullivan

Paula Sullivan didn’t set out to start a dessert company. After law school, marriage, and becoming a new mom, she found herself rethinking what work and motherhood could look like together. What began as baking for her son’s birthday parties in a New York City apartment eventually turned into Sully and Vanilla, a whimsical dessert brand known for its creative cakes, cake pops, and cookie kits. Today her treats are sold across New York City and online, bringing joy to birthdays, holidays, and everyday celebrations. In this episode, Paula shares how she built a business from her home kitchen, navigated the risks of scaling, found the right mentors, and learned that sometimes the best career pivots come from unexpected places. We also talk about motherhood, entrepreneurship, naysayers, and why finding purpose outside the traditional path can change everything. Connect with Paula: Sully and Vanilla Website [https://sullyandvanilla.com/] Sully and Vanilla Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sullyandvanilla/] Sully and Vanilla Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SullyAndVanilla/] Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thefawcettreport]  l   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefawcettreport]   l   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thefawcettreport]   l  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107237528/admin/dashboard/]   l   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thefawcettreport] Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website [https://www.helpusadopt.org/]   l   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helpusadopt/]   l  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/helpusadopt.org/] Connect with Becky Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becky.fawcett/]

Fully Charged w/ Meaghan Murphy

Meaghan Murphy is the Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day, former Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping, TODAY Show regular, Emmy-winning host, and author of Your Fully Charged Life. But before the lightning bolt and the “yay,” she was a troubled teen nicknamed “grumpy.” In this deeply honest conversation, Meaghan shares how positive psychology transformed her life, how anger can spark action without consuming you, and why gratitude isn’t fluffy; it’s science. We talk about job crafting, reinventing your career at midlife, motherhood in the age of social media, navigating grief, avoiding toxic positivity, and how real queens fix each other’s crowns. If you’re in the messy middle (personally or professionally), this one will stay with you. About Meaghan: Meaghan Murphy is the Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day and the former Executive Editor of Good Housekeeping. A regular on the TODAY Show and an Emmy-winning host, she is the author of Your Fully Charged Life—a book Oprah Daily says will make you feel good at every turn. From her 10K steps in a weighted vest to her life as a breast cancer #previvor and a mom of three, Meaghan is the authority on finding the 'YAY' in the life you already have. Connect with Meaghan: Meaghan Murphy Website [https://meaghanbmurphy.com/] Meaghan Murphy Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/meaghanbmurphy/?hl=en] Meaghan Murphy LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghan-murphy-6377453/] Meaghan Murphy Substack [https://meaghanbmurphy.substack.com/] Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan Murphy [https://meaghanbmurphy.com/book/] Woman's Day Magazine [https://www.womansday.com/author/430868/meaghan-murphy/] Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thefawcettreport]  l   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefawcettreport]   l   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thefawcettreport]   l  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107237528/admin/dashboard/]   l   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thefawcettreport] Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website [https://www.helpusadopt.org/]   l   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helpusadopt/]   l  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/helpusadopt.org/] Connect with Becky Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becky.fawcett/]

Being Adopted, Being Seen, and Owning Who You Are w/ Broadway Star Jenny Mollet

I’ve known Jenny Mollet since she was a teenager, long before Broadway credits and standing ovations. Watching her grow into the woman and artist she is today has been one of the quiet joys of my life. In this episode, Jenny and I talk about what it means to grow up adopted, transracially, and in the public eye. We talk about identity, belonging, and the moments when the world makes assumptions about who you’re allowed to be. Jenny shares her journey from being adopted as a newborn to becoming a Broadway performer, and how her adoption story shaped her confidence, her creativity, and her sense of self. This conversation is about embracing what makes you different, rejecting shame, and realizing that the very thing you once questioned about yourself might be the thing that gives you the most strength. Connect with Caitlin: Jenny Mollet Website [https://jennymollet.com/] Jenny Mollet Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jenny.mollet/?hl=en] Jenny Mollet TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@jenny.mollet] Jenny Mollet LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymollet/] Broadway Plus - Book with Jenny Mollet [https://www.broadwayplus.com/artists/jenny-mollet] Ragtime The Musical [https://broadwaydirect.com/show/ragtime/?_gl=1*16jm090*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..*broadwaydirect_ga*NzcxMDc5NTA5LjE3NzAzNzUwODc.*broadwaydirect_ga_Y4Z8911974*czE3NzAzNzUwODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzAzNzUxNjMkajYwJGwwJGgxNzcyNjAzNDAw*_ga*MTE3NjkxNzIyOS4xNzcwMzc1MDg3*_ga_000000000*czE3NzAzNzUwODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzAzNzUxNjMkajYwJGwwJGgxNzAyMzM3NTI4&gclid=CjwKCAiAv5bMBhAIEiwAqP9GuJ6JQ5IS5XVlwxylvHEGeaOgnBxAlsPvH8VgxyXPjxQfgdjl6Hg-vBoCLbIQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC9F1mqHglC4lSgzKeBw7HFpzTBCy] Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thefawcettreport]  l   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefawcettreport]   l   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thefawcettreport]   l  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107237528/admin/dashboard/]   l   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thefawcettreport] Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website [https://www.helpusadopt.org/]   l   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helpusadopt/]   l  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/helpusadopt.org/] Connect with Becky Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becky.fawcett/]

Purpose-Driven Storytelling w/ Caitlin Keating

In this episode of The Fawcett Report, I talk with Emmy-nominated journalist and filmmaker Caitlin Keating, the force behind the award-winning Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya. Caitlin opens up about what drives her to tell difficult stories with depth, honesty, and purpose. From her years at People magazine to her current work on documentary films in Wise Fool Films, Caitlin shares how empathy, advocacy, and a sense of justice fuel her storytelling. If you’ve ever wondered how to use your voice to create change (or how to keep showing up when the stories you tell are heavy), this conversation will stay with you. Connect with Caitlin: Wise Fool Films Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wise.fool.films/] Caitlin Keating Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caitlinskeating/] Caitlin Keating LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-keating-804b6321/] Episode resources: Take Care of Maya (2023 Netflix documentary) [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27542448/] Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thefawcettreport]  l   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefawcettreport]   l   TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thefawcettreport]   l  LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/107237528/admin/dashboard/]   l   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thefawcettreport] Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website [https://www.helpusadopt.org/]   l   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/helpusadopt/]   l  Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/helpusadopt.org/] Connect with Becky Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/becky.fawcett/]