Ep. 102 Amy Poehler Conversation

Actress Amy Poehler virtually visited Cook Children’s Medical Center and met 16-year-old cancer patient Lauren. They discussed what it’s like living through the pandemic, things that inspire them, and dreams for the future. 

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Amy Poehler is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and sought-after talents with credits including that of actress, writer, executive producer, and comedian. Amy is a Golden Globe winner, consecutive six-time Emmy nominee, and a New York Times bestselling author.

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• About the things that inspire Amy and why she gives back to children’s hospitals.  
• What life is like during the pandemic for Amy and also for patients in hospitals for treatment.  
• What Amy’s childhood dreams were and how she started in comedy.  
• How cancer patient Lauren was diagnosed the same year as her mother.  
• How Amy and patient Lauren both handle life’s unexpected twists and turns.