Julia Cole didn’t plan this career… it found her.

From writing poems and a 500-page novel as a kid in Texas to singing national anthems and eventually headlining her own tour, Julia’s journey into country music wasn’t traditional. It was built step by step through experience, heartbreak, and figuring it out in real time.

In this episode of Sons and Daughters, Julia opens up about the moments that shaped her, from growing up in a competitive family to chasing a creative writing dream at Vanderbilt, to realizing music could be more than just a hobby.

Then everything changed.

After going through a painful breakup and calling off an engagement, Julia found herself writing songs not for success, but because she had no other choice. What started as therapy turned into something much bigger, music that now resonates with millions of people going through the same struggles.

This is a conversation about:

Turning heartbreak into purpose

Finding your voice through failure

The reality of chasing a music career

Why success rarely looks like you expect it to

And why sometimes the hardest moments in your life are the ones that define your future.

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Megan Olivi’s career wasn’t planned; it unfolded.

In this episode of Sons and Daughters, Megan opens up about growing up in a tight-knit family, navigating uncertainty in college, and walking away from a future in politics to chase something completely different. From early mornings in New York newsrooms to finding her place in the world of MMA and sports broadcasting, her story is about trusting the next step even when the final destination isn’t clear.

She shares what it was like growing up without a clear dream, how family shaped her confidence, and why working in news pushed her to rethink everything. This conversation dives into ambition, self-doubt, career pivots, and what it really takes to succeed in a male-dominated industry while balancing family, identity, and personal growth.

If you’ve ever felt behind, uncertain, or unsure of your path, this episode will hit.

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On this episode of Sons and Daughters, Shannon Spake sits down with Laura Rutledge to unpack the untold story behind her rise to ESPN.

Before the NFL sidelines, before the spotlight, Laura was chasing a completely different dream: becoming a professional ballerina. After years of training, international travel, and sacrifice, she faced a reality she didn’t expect… she wasn’t going to make it.

What followed was a complete identity shift.

Laura opens up about failure, anxiety, imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the pressure of performing at the highest level on live television. From waking up at 3:45 AM for college radio to covering Monday Night Football, this is the real journey behind the success.

If you’ve ever questioned your path, dealt with anxiety, or wondered if failure might actually be the beginning… this conversation is for you.

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