Beyond Should: women reinventing their lives, careers & owning their power

Sarah Aubrey has spent her career helping shape some of television’s most talked-about stories — from producing films like Bad Santa to leading original programming at HBO Max.

But in this conversation, we go beyond Hollywood and into the deeper question many ambitious professionals face: What happens when achievement stops feeling like the goal?

Sarah shares candid insights about leadership, navigating industry disruption, mentoring teams, and why she stopped chasing titles in favor of building a career aligned with what actually brings her joy.

We talk about the confidence gap between men and women, how to lead through uncertainty, and why expanding your sandbox can be more powerful than constantly jumping to the next one.


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Working with the best storytellers from around the world, Aubrey is focused on broadening HBO Max's audience with a range of breakthrough programming. Her slate includes the Emmy-winning titles THE PITT (Best Drama Series) and HACKS (Best Comedy Series), Golden Globe and Emmy-decorated THE PENGUIN, and hits like AND JUST LIKE THAT..., PEACEMAKER, DUNE: PROPHECY, and IT: WELCOME TO DERRY. She is also overseeing the highly anticipated HARRY POTTER series, which is currently in production in the UK. Previously, she developed the critically acclaimed Max Originals LOVE & DEATH, STATION ELEVEN, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, SCAVENGERS REIGN, and THE STAIRCASE along with comedies like THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, STARSTRUCK, and more.

What is Beyond Should: women reinventing their lives, careers & owning their power?

Beyond Should is a podcast about breaking down the barriers of our “shoulds.”

“I should stay in this job… I should take that meeting… I shouldn’t say how I really feel… I should, I should, I should.” Sound familiar?
But what if everything powerful, beautiful, true, and authentic lives on the other side of should?

Hosted by Lucy Reynolds, certified coach and founder of The Murmuration Collective, Beyond Should invites listeners to stop living in their “shoulds” and start naming, claiming, and pursuing what they deeply want. Through stories, wisdom, and candid conversations with inspiring guests — thought leaders, creative minds, advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, and storytellers — each episode explores courage, self-trust, asking for help, embracing failure, and stepping into a more vibrant, authentic way of living.

Expect laughter, honesty, vulnerability, and the occasional f-bomb as we challenge cultural conditioning, shed inherited expectations, and reclaim personal power.

Because when we show up boldly, we elevate not only our own lives — but the world around us.

Beyond Should premieres on Tuesday, March 10th in honor of Women's History Month. New episodes will be out every other Tuesday.

Follow on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever good podcasts are found. See you on the other side of Should!