Peggy Sweeney-McDonald is a Southern storyteller, actress, author, and speaker whose work centers on caregiving, connection, and the power of sharing our stories.

She is the author of Meanwhile, Back at Café Du Monde… Life Stories About Food (Pelican Publishing), which began as a celebrated live food monologue show produced across the country before becoming a beloved coffee table book.

Her memoir, Life in the A-Zone, grew out of her deeply personal caregiving journey with her mother, and her podcast of the same name has reached listeners in over 30 countries.

Through her bittersweet and heartfelt storytelling, Peggy offers comfort, humor, and hope to those navigating life’s most challenging seasons.

She is also the creator of the Pink Cloud Moments journals, including A Sacred Space Journal for Caregivers and Divine Angelic Inspiration: A Sacred Guided Journal, designed to help others reflect, heal, and rediscover moments of grace.

As a speaker, Peggy brings these stories to life in libraries, community programs, healthcare organizations, and special events—creating meaningful, interactive experiences that inspire connection and conversation.

A lifelong actress in theatre, film, and television, her recent roles include Amanda in The Glass Menagerie (Best Featured Actress in a Play) and Della in The Cake, both at Theatre Baton Rouge.

A Baton Rouge native, Peggy’s work is filled with Southern charm, creative spirit, and heartfelt storytelling. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with her husband Jimmy and her 90-year-old dad nearby, surrounded by her sisters and their growing families.