The Evolution of She Counts: Taking Our Own Advice
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The Evolution of She Counts: Taking Our Own Advice

What happens when something you love no longer fits the life you need to live? Season 4 opens with Nancy McClelland interviewing her friend and founding co-host, Questian Telka, about her decision to step away from She Counts. Questian shares how burnout, family responsibilities, and financial priorities pushed her to follow the advice they’ve so often discussed on the show. Together, they revisit favorite episodes, laugh about what listeners never see, and talk honestly about the sadness, relief, and uncertainty of changing something they built together. Nancy also shares what’s ahead for the podcast—and what scares her about carrying it forward. If you’ve ever struggled to let go of a meaningful commitment, this conversation offers room to ask what you need to make space for in your own life.


  • (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts
  • (01:20) - Season Four Begins
  • (02:17) - Big News Question Steps Away
  • (03:50) - Burnout Warning Signs
  • (06:43) - Life Reboot and Big Changes
  • (11:06) - The Engage Heart to Heart
  • (14:53) - Making Room for Family
  • (18:35) - Mini Sabbatical Mindset
  • (20:44) - How She Counts Started
  • (22:15) - Funniest Behind the Scenes
  • (23:55) - Favorite Live Episodes
  • (26:39) - Upcoming Live Recordings
  • (29:01) - Listener Moments and Impact
  • (30:45) - Most Popular Episode Credit Due
  • (32:03) - Guests Who Surprised Us
  • (33:01) - Melissa’s Calming Presence
  • (33:29) - Awards Season Anxiety
  • (34:42) - Realizing People Listen
  • (36:51) - From Ideas to Episodes
  • (37:40) - The Hidden Podcast Work
  • (39:36) - Balancing Passion and Profit
  • (41:57) - Season Four Game Plan
  • (45:32) - Confidence to Go Solo
  • (46:45) - Impact and the Why
  • (50:28) - Secret Fears After Change
  • (54:43) - Finding Your Voice
  • (56:03) - Takeaways and Farewell

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