Welcome to The Sisterhood of Sweat podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented and hilarious Melissa Peterman. Melissa is best known for her roles on hit shows like Reba and Young Sheldon, and she's now starring in the new series Happy Place alongside her longtime friend and co-star Reba McEntire. In this episode, Melissa opens up about the genuine chemistry she shares with Reba, how they've maintained their close friendship over the years, and the exciting new chapter they're embarking on with Happy Place. She also shares insights into staying relevant in a competitive industry, the importance of being a kind and professional presence on set, and her personal wellness journey. Melissa's infectious energy and down-to-earth personality shine through in this conversation, reminding us that true connection and camaraderie are the keys to success, both on and off the screen. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by the one and only Melissa Peterman.
Questions I asked:
· Are you friends with Reba and the cast?
· What is this new show all about?
· How did you become famous?
· What do you think your secret has been to stay relevant, regardless of age and a very competitive industry?
· Do you work out at all?
· Can you leave us with your favorite quotes?
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Topics Discussed:
· Melissa Peterman's friendship and working relationship with Reba McEntire
· Melissa's new show "Happy Place" and its plot details
· The importance of chemistry and connection between co-stars
· Melissa's approach to maintaining a successful, long-term career in the industry
· Melissa's personal wellness routine and workout habits
· Melissa's favorite quotes and words of motivation
Quotes from the show:
“If you know Reba, she loves to always have heart. And if you love the original Reba show, I think you're going to love this.” @optivida @SisterhoodSweat
· “I would be the best thing I could ever have is I don't think any crew members or anyone I worked with would say that I wasn't kind.” @optivida @SisterhoodSweat
· “It's harder. I'm older, it's a little bit harder. But I do love it.” @optivida @SisterhoodSweat
· “I hired a trainer again, and you know, it's, it's different than it was the first time I did after I had my son. It's more I want to feel strong, you know, I I want to feel like, it's a sure, I like, I like, when I things fit better, but it's the feeling strong thing for me.
· We are truly genuine, genuinely good friends, best friends. I just love her.” @optivida @SisterhoodSweat
How you can stay in touch with Melisa:
· https://www.tiktok.com/@melissapeterman5
· https://x.com/followtheblonde?lang=en
· https://www.instagram.com/melissapeterman/?hl=en
· https://www.facebook.com/Followtheblonde/
· https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0676292/
Don’t forget to check out Happy Place on NBC, or streaming on Peacock
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