According to Kathie Lee, when she left the show, people thought she had elaborate plans for what she was going to do next. The truth was, she really didn't know what she was going to do. All she knew was God would counsel and guide her on what to do next.

She began to do musical theater. Although she continued to make TV and public appearances, Kathie Lee enjoyed being able to stay home and have dinner with her family, tuck her kids in bed at night, and even write and record songs in her home studio.