Season 1 Plot
In a talk show straight from the heart, actor and producer Reese Witherspoon visits with groundbreaking women to discuss their inspiring journeys.
Shine On with Reese Season 1 aired on July 17th, 2018.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Dolly Parton
Reese heads to Nashville to spend the day with country music legend, Dolly Parton. While singing duets and raiding Dolly’s closet, Reese learns about Dolly’s trailblazing journey to becoming one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of all time.
2. Ava DuVernay
Reese heads to the Disney Lot to spend the day with the acclaimed writer, director, producer and independent film distributor, Ava DuVernay. Reese learns about Ava's incredible journey and how this visionary filmmaker is changing Hollywood.
3. P!nk
Reese heads to Venice Beach to spend the day with the award-winning singer, songwriter and performer P!nk at her home. They discuss everything from blazing their own path to motherhood. While visiting P!nk at rehearsal, Reese flies high.
4. Cleo Wade, Elaine Welteroth
Reese heads to NYC to spend the day with journalist/editor/writer Elaine Welteroth and poet/artist/author Cleo Wade. The three talk about their unique career paths, what inspires them, and the importance of uplifting the next generation of women.
5. Sara Blakely, Candace Nelson
Reese goes to Atlanta to spend the day with Sara Blakely to learn how she built her billion dollar empire, SPANX. Reese then returns to LA to frost cupcakes and throw pizza dough with Candace Nelson, owner of Pizzana and the famed bakery Sprinkles.
6. Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach
Reese spends the day with best-selling author, speaker, and activist, Glennon Doyle and her wife, retired soccer player, two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion, Abby Wambach. They discuss overcoming challenges and living truthfully.
7. America Ferrera
Reese heads to the University of Southern California to spend the day with acclaimed actress, producer, and director America Ferrera. Reese learns what inspired America to be an actress and activist. The two trade college stories and talk Time's Up.
8. Kacey Musgraves
Reese heads to Nashville to spend the day with award-winning country music singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves. The two discuss everything from how Kacey got her start and is pushing boundaries to what it’s like to be a woman in country music today.
9. Simone Askew
Reese heads to the US Military Academy at West Point to meet First Captain Simone Askew. Reese learns about Simone's leadership of 4,400 cadets and what it means to be the first African-American woman to hold that position.