Send us a text Carley Shimkus serves as a co-host on FOX News Channel’s "FOX & Friends First." She joined the network in 2009 as a production assistant, and since then, has worked her way up through the newsroom. Carley’s story is one of hard work, curiosity, and a passion for storytelling — and in this episode, we dive into her career journey, what work-life balance looks like, and so much more. Carley, welcome to the podcast!

Send us a text Yasmin Vossoughian is an NBC News national correspondent and podcast host of "Here’s the Scoop." You may know her from her years at MSNBC anchoring "Yasmin Vossoughian Reports" and "Morning Joe First Look." In this episode we dive into her career path and discuss many of the significant stories she's covered throughout the years. From reporting on the ground in Israel to covering stories like the January 6th U.S. Capitol attack to interviewing politicians like former President ...

Send us a text Alex Wilson has been a meteorologist at The Weather Channel for more than a decade and is a co-host of the show "Weather Unfiltered." Alex also holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society (#357). In this episode, we dive into Alex’s path into meteorology, her on-air moments (the good, the wild, and unexpected), and her thoughts on the future of forecasting. Plus, we talk about important stuff like our mutual love ...

Send us a text Kristin Thorne is a five-time Emmy-winning reporter and the force behind some of the most compelling true crime stories you've seen. She's worked decades in New York City at both WABC and WCBS. Now, she is a host and reporter for various streaming projects including, "Missing," Hulu's first-ever true crime series focused on finding missing people. She's also been featured on "20/20," "Truth & Lies: The Hunted," and Nancy Grace’s podcast, "Crime Stories," just to name ...

Send us a text Audrey Puente is a meteorologist at FOX 5 New York, where she delivers trusted forecasts to millions of viewers. With more than two decades of experience in broadcast meteorology, Audrey has covered everything from major hurricanes to snowy Nor’easters, becoming a familiar and respected face in New York media. But Audrey’s story doesn’t stop at weather. She also comes from a legendary musical family - her father is none other than Latin music icon Tito Puente. In this episode,...

Send us a text In Part Two of the podcast's "News to PR" series, Ali Moresco is the founder & CEO of Moresco Public Relations + Communications (AMPR). Ali shares her powerful journey from working in high-profile entertainment PR to building a purpose-driven agency. After a life-changing health diagnosis and years of misdiagnosis related to chronic illness and Lyme disease, Ali shifted her entire career toward healthcare. A 2025 "Nashville Business Journal" 40 Under 40 honoree, this conver...

Send us a text Julie Booksh is a body-oriented therapist and counselor, and her work focuses a lot on helping people, especially women, redefine societal standards of beauty and success. In this episode, we dive into body image and pressures of modern life, our inner critic, comparison in our career, and the journey towards embracing our true selves. We also talk about the recent news and how we handle covering sensitive topics while taking care of our personal well-being. Julie has wor...

Send us a text Danielle Lerner is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, lifestyle host, media consultant and storyteller. After more than 15 years in the fast-paced world of local news, Danielle made a bold leap from the anchor desk to PR, leveraging her communications expertise to help businesses and nonprofits craft powerful messages and media strategies. In this episode, we dive into Danielle's impressive career journey, from anchoring at ABC15 in Phoenix to consulting for majo...

Send us a text Janice Dean is a senior meteorologist on FOX News, "FOX & Friends" and FOX Weather, tracking hurricanes and extreme weather events across the country. But Janice is so much more than a weather expert. She’s also a best-selling author, a storyteller, and has such an interesting career story from growing up in Canada, to her early days as a classic rock DJ to her nationwide impact covering weather in New York City. We also dive into deeper topics, including how she met her hu...

Send us a text Cassie DiLaura is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent at "Entertainment Tonight." Since joining ET in 2018, Cassie has interviewed Hollywood heavyweights like Kevin Costner and George Clooney, and has reported from red carpets to events around the globe. She's also interviewed some of country music's biggest stars, including Blake Shelton and Shania Twain. In this episode, Cassie opens up about her career journey, offers red carpet interviewing tips, and talks about the f...

Send us a text Marki Costello is a legend in the world of hosting — a celebrity coach with over three decades of experience. She’s trained hundreds of talents from NBC, ABC, FOX, Warner Bros, E! Entertainment and more. She’s also the powerhouse behind her own management company, CMEG, and her hosting school, BecomeAHost. You may have seen her featured on "The Today Show," Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, or starring in her own E! reality show "Drama Queen." In this episode, we talk about ever...

Send us a text Ginger Zee is the first female chief meteorologist at any U.S. news network, and the powerhouse behind the weather coverage on "Good Morning America" and across ABC News. From hurricanes to deadly tornadoes, Ginger has been on the front lines of nearly every major storm in recent history. She's an Emmy award-winner, author of five books, and Weather Hall of Fame inductee. We talk about her path to becoming a trailblazer in broadcast meteorology, covering national disasters, her...

Send us a text Debra Alfarone is an Emmy-winning national TV correspondent and anchor for Gray Television. She’s also a former CBS News anchor and reporter who’s worked in major markets across the country, including New York City. But Debra’s journey is anything but conventional. Once a high school dropout with no connections and little confidence, she’s now proof that no dream is out of reach. We dive into her powerful story – how she broke into the industry, overcame setbacks, and built a t...

Send us a text From anchoring "Morning News Now" and co-hosting "Stay Tuned" on Snapchat, to reporting for "NBC Nightly News" and the "TODAY Show," Savannah Sellers is everywhere. But she didn’t follow the usual path through local news. Instead, she created her own lane — one rooted in covering issues that matter most to younger audiences like Gen Z and millennials. In this episode, we dive into all of it — her career, her exclusive interviews, and her openness around personal challenges like...

Send us a text Amanda Salas has been an entertainment anchor and reporter for more than 17 years and currently serves as an entertainment anchor for Good Day LA at FOX 11 Los Angeles. You’ve seen Amanda covering red carpets, interviewing A-listers, and bringing energy to every entertainment segment. But beyond the spotlight, Amanda has a powerful personal story — battling and beating cancer in 2019, which we discuss. In this episode, Amanda shares how her 17+ years in entertainment journalism...

Send us a text Dionne Miller is an ABC7 Chicago sports anchor and reporter. She joined the station more than a decade ago, and since then, has become a trusted voice in Chicago sports. ​Before landing in the Windy City, she also served as host for Fox Sports Ohio and as a sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network​. Her career journey has taken her all across the map, and she discusses it all. She opens up about the highs and lows of her career, including her personal experience as an eating d...

Send us a text Charlie Neff is an Emmy-nominated senior news producer, entertainment reporter and television host best known for her decade-plus career at TMZ. If you've read or seen a breaking celebrity story in the last 12 years, there's a good chance Charlie had something to do with it. In this episode, we dive into Charlie’s path, including how she got her start at TMZ, the wildest stories she’s broken, and the most popular celeb in her phone. Raised in Southern California and...

Send us a text Cher Hwang is a national news producer at NewsNation - the first producer to join the "I Am Not a Weather Girl" podcast. With a decade of experience in the industry, Cher talks about her career climb, her mental health, and both her on-air and behind-the-scenes job duties. Cher is also at the forefront of a new movement, one where AI, technology and storytelling intersect. We discuss the future of journalism, including how she believes tech and AI will evolve and impact j...

Send us a text Stephanie Weaver is going solo for this episode! She works for the national news team FOX TV Stations based in Los Angeles. She joined the FOX family in June 2020. Stephanie has worked in the news industry for more than a decade. Prior to joining FOX, she worked in Arizona and held multiple positions from entertainment host to meteorologist to general assignment reporter. But she says her journey has been far more interesting than the destination. From working in the movie indu...

Send us a text Ali Reid is a national weather reporter for AccuWeather, where she began working in May 2024. A proud South Jersey native, Ali’s career has taken her from local stations on the East Coast and in the Midwest to reporting on major weather events across the country. Her coverage during the 2020 Presidential election earned her an Emmy Award, and she’s also a Gracie Award winner, recognized for her outstanding contributions to broadcast journalism. Not yet 30, Ali has made impressi...