The Fawcett Report

Becky Fawcett

The Fawcett Report is a podcast covering all things fashion, lifestyle, motherhood, NYC living, advocacy, purpose, and - of course, Becky's favorite topic ever - adoption. All roads lead to HelpUsAdopt.org. 

  1. 2D AGO

    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 Sully and Vanilla Instagram Sully and Vanilla Facebook Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram   l   Facebook    l   TikTok   l  LinkedIn   l   YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website   l   Instagram   l  Facebook  Connect with Becky Instagram

    38 min

  2. MAR 16

    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 Meaghan Murphy Instagram Meaghan Murphy LinkedIn Meaghan Murphy Substack Your Fully Charged Life by Meaghan Murphy Woman's Day Magazine Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram   l   Facebook    l   TikTok   l  LinkedIn   l   YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org  Website   l   Instagram   l  Facebook  Connect with Becky Instagram

    45 min

  3. MAR 2

    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 Jenny Mollet Instagram Jenny Mollet TikTok Jenny Mollet LinkedIn Broadway Plus - Book with Jenny Mollet Ragtime The Musical Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    41 min

  4. FEB 23

    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 Caitlin Keating Instagram Caitlin Keating LinkedIn Episode resources: Take Care of Maya (2023 Netflix documentary) Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    36 min

  5. FEB 16

    The Art Cure w/ Bridgette Mayer

    When I say this conversation floored me, I mean it. Bridgette Mayer is one of the most respected gallery owners and curators in the country, but what you might not know is where she started. In today’s episode, Bridgette shares her story of growing up in and out of foster care, surviving trauma no child should ever face, and finding a lifeline in the most unexpected place: art. We talk about how she found her voice, how she learned to advocate for herself (and later, for artists), and how she built her own gallery from nothing.  This is one of those episodes that reminds you that your past doesn’t define you, and that healing and success can exist in the same story. I hope you’ll listen. This one stays with you. Connect with Bridgette: Bridgette Mayer LinkedIn Bridgette Mayer YouTube Bridgette Mayer Gallery Website Bridgette Mayer Gallery Instagram Bridgette Mayer Gallery Facebook Bridgette Mayer Art Advisors Website Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    40 min

  6. JAN 26

    RERELEASE: I tried to be perfect. Then I tried to have kids.

    In light of all of the new listeners to The Fawcett Report (thank you!), we decided to rerelease the first episode as a way of reintroduction. More episodes are coming soon, so stay tuned and be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.  I’m Becky Fawcett — mom by adoption, infertility warrior, advocate, and a woman who stopped trying to be perfect a long time ago. In this first episode, I’m sharing the story that changed everything: my years of struggling with infertility, the heartbreak of miscarriage, five rounds of IVF, and the fear that came with choosing adoption. I open up about the silence, the shame, and how I found power in telling the truth — even when people didn’t want to hear it. This isn’t your typical podcast intro. It’s raw, real, and from the heart. And it’s just the beginning. Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    29 min

  7. JAN 20

    RERELEASE: Infertility, IVF & What I Wish Someone Had Told Me w/ Jaime Knopman

    This week we are celebrating the book launch of one of our previous guests with the rerelease of her episode. Do yourself or a friend a favor and pick up "Own Your Fertility" co-authored by the incredible Dr. Jaime Knopman. It is available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and I cannot recommend it enough.  About the Episode:  In this raw and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jaime Knopman—reproductive endocrinologist and fierce truth-teller in the world of infertility and IVF. We talk about the pain of failed cycles, the grief no one prepares you for, and how too many people exit fertility treatment with nothing but heartbreak and empty arms. I share my own story—five rounds of IVF, three miscarriages, and a life-changing pivot to adoption. This isn’t about promoting one path over another—it’s about being honest. It’s about saying what too many are afraid to say. It’s about building a bridge between IVF and adoption, one that’s rooted in support, compassion, and real facts—not shame, myths, or fear. We talk about what needs to change, how to support friends going through it, and why no one should walk this road alone. If you’re in the thick of it, or love someone who is, this conversation is for you. Follow Dr. Jaime Knopman Dr. Jaime Knopman Instagram Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    52 min

  8. JAN 12

    The Best Therapy I Never Knew I Needed w/ Paige Grimaldi

    When I met Paige, I had no idea how much her story would impact me, and so many others.  In this episode, I sit down with Paige Grimaldi, a board member of Helpusadopt.org, a runner, a visual merchandiser at Skirt, and a birth mother. She shares what it felt like to be a scared college student facing an unplanned pregnancy, and how placing her child for adoption changed her life. We talk about her emotional healing journey, the power of community, and how she’s using her story to shatter birth mother stigma and build bridges. This is a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about identity, choice, resilience, and the unexpected connections that change everything. If you've ever felt alone in your family-building journey, or wondered how to support others in theirs, Paige’s courage will stay with you long after the episode ends. Follow Paige: Paige Grimaldi LinkedIn Paige Grimaldi Instagram Meet the Skirt Team Connect with The Fawcett Report Instagram l Facebook l TikTok l LinkedIn l YouTube Follow Helpusadopt.org Website l Instagram l Facebook Connect with Becky Instagram

    38 min
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The Fawcett Report is a podcast covering all things fashion, lifestyle, motherhood, NYC living, advocacy, purpose, and - of course, Becky's favorite topic ever - adoption. All roads lead to HelpUsAdopt.org. 

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  • Creator
    Becky Fawcett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fawcett Report
  • Show Website
    The Fawcett Report