Late to the Party with Sophie Ragir

About Late to the Party with Sophie Ragir

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.

Publisher

Sophie Ragir

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Safe Enough to Have Fun with Liz Plank

   We have the extraordinary Liz Plank on the pod this week!!! Host of the podcast Boy Problems, author of For the Love of Men, and writer of the substack Airplane Mode, Liz is a powerhouse and one of my favorite people to talk to about, well, everything, and this conversation did not disappoint. We talk about what it feels like to arrive at a life you never thought was possible for you, the accumulated lore of dating in your late 30s (and the insanity of the early 2010s), and how we learn to build evidence for new ways of being that help disrupt the old patterns. Liz has a boyfriend (!!) and we discuss what it's like to step into the relationship you wanted after years of being in the dating trenches. We get into acceptance versus resistance, outsourcing your self-esteem, the ways we scare ourselves, and what it means to finally feel safe enough to have fun. Plus: GUS, gratitude, the patriarchy robbing us of our ability to play, and why choosing the fun option is almost always the right one. Liz is truly queen of the podcast, and her willingness to be so honest and funny is something I deeply admire. This one felt like exactly the kind of conversation I started this podcast to have. I hope you love it!! xx We recorded this a few weeks ago, but it feels right on time to be releasing it in the midst of what is happening in our country. In this week's intro I talk about the divine wisdom of our rage, specifically what is being ignited by the Cornell Seven. I highly encourage everyone to dive deeper into Liz's work if you're looking for somewhere to land. Follow Liz: IG: @feministabulous substack: airplane mode (https://lizplank.substack.com/) listen to boy problems here buy for the love of men here Follow me: IG: @sophragir substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

2. 

   16 Sept 2026

   One Foot In Front of the Other with Suzanne Lerner

   Today we're joined by a very special guest — my dearest and beloved Suzanne Lerner. Suzanne is the co-founder and CEO of contemporary fashion brand Michael Stars, which she founded with her late husband Michael Cohen over 40 years ago. She is a lifelong activist, philanthropist, and champion of gender and racial equity through her personal giving and the Michael Stars Foundation. She sits on more boards and advisory committees than I can count, has ensured critical stories get told through documentary film, and has been at the frontline of issues that weren't yet cool or popular to care about for decades. Finally, finally, we have a wise elder on the pod. We talk about dropping out of college, traveling the world alone in the '70s, building a business from nothing, navigating a long and complicated marriage, and slowing down and doing nothing for the first time in her life. We get into failure as a form of growth, the power of uncertainty, what it means to rebuild your identity when the work that defined you starts to fall away, and why intergenerational relationships might be one of the most underrated things we can invest in. Plus: the power of a very strong handshake, and why our lives can keep getting bigger, more interesting, and more free as we grow into ourselves. Enjoy!! xx Follow Suzanne: IG: @suzannelerner LinkedIn: @suzannelerner www.suzannelerner.com www.michaealstars.com Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   We're Not F*cked with Ben Sheehan

   PSA! We have Ben Sheehan on the pod today -- civic educator, author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say?, host of PBS's Civics Made Easy, and a dear friend I've known for a long time (we built something really cool together in 2018). Like so many of our guests, Ben is another really cool example of a non-linear path that alchemizes into something that could only have been built by him. This episode is for anyone who feels behind in understanding how our government actually works and what the f*ck we're supposed to be doing right now. Ben has spent years making civics genuinely accessible and digestible for people who feel embarrassed about not knowing how any of this works (spoiler: because it was never properly taught to us). We talk about shame around not knowing how government works, what you can actually do right now that isn't just doomscrolling, and why local and state elections matter way more than most of us realize. Ben breaks down the roles of government officials you may not be paying attention to, makes a really compelling case for why we are not fucked, and gives genuinely useful, practical guidance for anyone who wants to participate but doesn't know where to start. This one feels necessary right now. Enjoy!! xx Follow Ben: IG: @bensheehan Substack: Politics Made Easy Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

4. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Everything is an Experiment with Alex Neiman

   We're joined by Alex Neiman — marketer, brand consultant, coach, and my literal oldest friend (we met in preschool at age 2 or 3, so...). Alex spent years in performance marketing, including a stint at a company that exited for a billion dollars, before starting to post online in July 2025 and building a following by demystifying what agencies charge a lot of money to do. We talk about what it actually feels like to start creating content from scratch — the cringe, the self-indulgence, the fear of looking foolish — and why treating every single post as an experiment rather than a referendum on your worth makes all teh difference. Per Alex, virality is a vanity metric, 1k real followers beats 100k disengaged ones, and there is a way to build something online without losing your values in the algorithm. We also talk about curiosity as a gift AND a cover for insecurity, the difference between should and want, and how to actually rest when you're exhausted. This one genuinely feels like catching up with an old friend (probably because it is). Enjoy!! xx Follow Alex: IG: @neimansview Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir *read my essay about bo burnham, content & collective grief Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

5. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Romance is the Taylor Swift of Literature with Joss Richard

   If you listen to the pod, you know I am an avid romance reader, and this week we are joined by one of my favorite romance authors, Joss Richard. Joss is the author of the bestselling It's Different This Time, and her new book Let's Kiss and Tell comes out August 11th — I am a fan in the most unbiased way possible. We talk about how Joss went from writing Sound of Music fan fiction at 11 to becoming a bestselling author, and how every job and chapter alchemized into exactly where she was supposed to be. But honestly the thing I find most inspiring about Joss's story is that she just did something she loved, with no expectation of where it would go, and it became a career she never imagined was possible. We also talk creativity, detachment, what happens when a dream comes true faster than you expected, changing identities, the infamous romance novel book club (joy and play is everything!), and we make a very passionate case for why everyone should be reading romance novels. As always, enjoy!! xx Follow Joss: IG: @joss.richard Let's Kiss and Tell tour dates + tickets here Pre-order Let's Kiss and Tell Order It's Different This Time Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) Read my guest substack of romance recommendations TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

6. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Flirting w/ Life Itself with Michaela D'Artois (Part 2)

   We're back for part 2 with the wonderful Michaela D'Artois and this three hour (across 2 eps) conversation is the gift that keeps on giving. We really get into it this episode - flirting (how do we actually do it, why people aren't doing it, and what we can do about it), the specific information we each need to connect to our most erotic selves, nervous system regulation, how growing into yourself is an act of rebellion, and why your dating pool gets smaller and better the more you know yourself. I share a lot more about my own experience working with Michaela and how working with her has transformed my relationship with myself, desire, and intimacy. ps I get to do my very first unboxing on the pod, because gift giving really is a love language :) Michaela is so wise and wonderful and I could (clearly) talk to her forever. Per usual, enjoy! xx If you are listening to this the day it comes out (July 22, 2026) come hang with us TONIGHT (https://partiful.com/e/ybITiaKDdw1DkH4EUupf) at Wing Woman Wednesday! Get tickes for Michaela's workshop Rewriting the Erotic Self @ Tea at Shiloh on July 27th here Read my guest essay on Michaela's Substack Follow Michaela: IG: @michaeladartois @inner.eros Substack: Inner Monolgue (https://michaeladartois.substack.com) TikTok: @inner.eros www.innereros.com (https://www.innereros.com) Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

7. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Giving Yourself Permission with Michaela d'Artois

   Cue: "Let's Talk About Sex" by Salt N Pepa. This week we're joined by the wonderful Michaela d'Artois - certified sexologist, intimacy coach, and glorious human. Michaela and I gabbed for so long, this is our first ever two-part conversation! We talk about her career pivot into sexology and how every weird job, side project, and skill she ever had alchemized to land her exactly where she was supposed to be. We get into the stories we tell ourselves about who we are in relationships, the patterns that keep us safe, where they come from, why they're there, and what it actually takes to shift them. I share honestly about my own experience working with Michaela and we talk about desire, permission, self-worth, what true confidence actually is, FLIRTING, and the power of making great eye contact. If you, like me, have ever felt like a late bloomer in this area (maybe the most universal experience there is), this episode is for you. Michaela is so wise and fun and I couldn't love this conversation more. Stay til the end to hear about a very fun live event we are co-hosting in LA on July 22, plus part 2 coming in two weeks. xx Follow Michaela: IG: @michaeladartois @inner.eros Substack: Inner Monolgue (https://michaeladartois.substack.com) TikTok: @inner.eros https://www.innereros.com Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir *follow me and Michaela for more info about Wing Woman Wednesday on July 22 in Los Angeles Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

8. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Love Well, Fight Well, Human Well with Kacie Carter Chamberlayne

   This week's episode with Kacie Carter Chamberlayne is the kind of conversation I dreamed of having when I launched this podcast. I am — and I cannot stress this enough — obsessed with this convo, and have been referencing it IRL ever since we recorded. Kacie is the host of I Can Only Speak for Myself, founder of the beloved LA restaurant Honey Hi, and one of my favorite humans to talk to about the hard work of being a human. This is an incredibly honest and personal conversation (Kacie tells a particularly powerful story about her son and how we model being more human with our children) and we get into perfectionism, the dark side of self-improvement, what the kind of relationships we want to have actually requires, and what happens when we're willing to be seen in the parts of ourselves we most want to hide. We talk about fallability, making mistakes, rupture and repair, shadow work, and why conflict is the cost of intimacy. I hope you walk away feeling a little less alone and with some tangible resources around codependency, people pleasing, the addiction to being liked, letting relationships end, and fostering deeper connection with yourself and others. This conversation is very very special and I feel particularly grateful to share this one with you guys xx Follow Kacie: IG: @kaciecarter Substack: I Can Only Speak for Myself Podcsat: I Can Only Speak for Myself Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

9. 

   3 Jun 2026

   Being In Community Healed Me with Sutanya Dacres

   This week we're joined by Sutanya Dacres — author, podcast host, and founder/IRL host of Dinner for One, a home for single women to experience, celebrate, and redefine solo living. We recorded this in Paris on a beautiful spring evening and talk about what it actually takes to build something over ten years, the shame that dissolves when we share our stories, and what the coming apart of something (her divorce) gave her — in love, in life, and in learning to take care of herself. Plus dreaming big without a clue how it's gonna happen, stopping waiting for permission, and what it means to be part of the first generation of women who get to live entirely on their own terms. Sutanya has built an incredible and special community under the Dinner for One banner, and it's so evident given her warmth, humor, and wisdom. Enjoy!! Follow Sutanya: IG: @dinnerfor.one Buy and read Dinner for One here Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

10. 

    20 May 2026

    Walk Through the Open Doors with Clark Moore

    This week we're joined by the ever so chic Clark Moore — writer, actor, author of the Substack Wist, and newly minted Parisian. We talk about taking the long way (and why the hard path isn't always the noble one), what it means to be an artist whether you're working or not, the grenade moment that blew Clark's life wide open, and why it is so much harder to live an unfulfilling life than it is to change it. Plus narratives we inherit that don't serve us, coming out of hibernation, our shared love of Joan Didion, Nora Ephron and Maggie Nelson, and why "stop hedging" might be the best advice you can give yourself at any age. Clark is wonderful and so is this conversation! Follow Clark: IG: @mrclarkmoore Substack: Wistover Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

11. 

    6 May 2026

    Follow Your Curiosity with Danielle Robay

    Today we're joined by the queen of questions Danielle Robay. Danielle is the host and co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) of Bookmarked from Hello Sunshine, as well as the host of her podcast QUESTION EVERYTHING. She's interviewed some of our greatest icons (think Taylor Swift, Mark Cuban, Viola Davis, Dolly Parton, Tom Hanks, Serena Williams, Diane Von Furstenberg, Gloria Steinem...) and gathered so much wisdom along the way, which she shares with us on today's episode. We talk about the power of meeting our criticism with curiosity, how to hear the whispers that are guiding you, why failure is valuable, why being "the man in the arena" is the most courageous thing you can do, and the gift of befriending the parts of ourselves we're most embarassed of. Plus the etymology of the word desire, the 85th birthday question that will reorient your whole life, and why we're all way more alike than we are different. Danielle is one of the most thoughtful humans I know and this conversation gave me so much. Enjoy!! Follow Danielle: IG: @daniellerobay listen to Bookmarked and QUESTION EVERYTHING buy Question Everything: 52 cards for deep(er) conversations (https://questioneverything.us) Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

12. 

    22 Apr 2026

    Free-ish with Gabrielle Pedriani

    It's our first pod from Paris! This week we're joined by Gabrielle Pedriani, publicist, podcaster, writer and "Leo" who is one of my favorite people to yap with about just about anything. We talk about why we need to celebrate different "points of arrival," how we make decisions, confidence and nuance, decentering men without cutting them out, leaning back, and how to carve new neural pathways in order to feel more free. Plus cringe, flirting with the world, and why nobody has anything figured it out. I have so much FUN with Gabby out in the world his conversation felt so fun. Enjoy! Follow Gabrielle: Instagram: @gabriellepedriani Tiktok: @idiotinparis Substack: overthoughts Podcast: Clashists Listen to us gab more on an episode of Clashists HERE Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

13. 

    8 Apr 2026

    Widening Our Window Of Tolerance with Mollie Farrell Snowden

    This week we're joined by Mollie Farrell Snowden — somatic practioner, nervous system educator, and integrative healer. We talk about what it actually takes to leave careers that look very good on paper, why feeling safe in our bodies allows us to navigate an uncomfortable world, the courage to own what you're good at (maybe even great at) and say what you believe out loud, and how the things that initially repelled us ended up being part of what we're here to do. You'll hear more about the coaching work we both do, why we believe in it, and what it took for each of us to get here. We're two spiritual freaks getting vulnerable and honest. This episode is for anyone looking for a little bit of courage (and a few resources) to step into the unfamiliar and new. Enjoy Mollie and all her wisdom and medicine!! Follow Mollie: IG: @molliefarrell molliefarrell.com Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

14. 

    25 Mar 2026

    You'll Get Everything, Just Not All At Once with Shauna Nep

    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 (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

15. 

    11 Mar 2026

    How Privileged Are We That We've Forgotten to Be Brave? with Anna Malaika Tubbs

    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 (https://annamalaikatubbs.com/bookshelf/) Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

16. 

    25 Feb 2026

    I Wanna Have A Nice Time with Stevie Nelson

    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 (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

17. 

    22 Feb 2026

    Early to the Party with Katie Dalebout

    It's our first episode! I wanted to start Late to the Party with a conversation that dismantles the idea that anyone is actually late. I sat down with writer and longtime podcaster Katie Dalebout, who did so many of the things people think you're supposed to do "early" - built a platform, wrote a book, created a career - and still finds herself in transition and figuring things out. We talk about timelines, perfectionism, ambition, grief, relationships, and that the whole idea of being early or late is actually a myth. This episode is proof that timelines are BS and you're right on time. IG: @katiedalebout and @letitouttt Listen to Let It Out HERE Substack: Let It Out  (https://letitout.substack.com) Follow me: IG: @sophragir Substack: permission slip (https://sophieragir.substack.com) TikTok: @sophragir Follow the show: YouTube: @LateToThePartyWithSophieRagir IG: @latetotheparty_pod TikTok: @latetotheparty_pod

18. 

    16 Feb 2026

    Welcome to the Party

    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.

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