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Whitney Clark is someone I worked with in local news! She's an Emmy award-winning weekend morning anchor and reporter at Arizona's Family, the CBS affiliate in Phoenix. But before she landed there, she spent nearly five years at KGUN9 in Tucson, AZ where we worked together, and before this, she worked as a reporter and anchor in Medford, Oregon. She's covered everything from high-profile immigration cases to the historic 2016 presidential campaign. We discuss her career journey, anchoring and reporting tips, and everything in between like her love for books and cats. Here's Whitney's story!

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Erica Olsen is an Emmy award-winning on-air host for CBS Los Angeles. Her credits include hosting "Inside SoCal," "Music Minute," and numerous music specials surrounding the GRAMMYs.  During this episode, Erica opened up about how she chose to trust her gut and completely change direction, leading to a career in front of the camera. She also discussed her Nebraska roots, her bold move to Los Angeles with no clear plan, and how she ultimately landed a position at CBS LA. Erica shared her take on what makes a great host and why being fully yourself is the best way to stand out today. We also dove into her celebrity interview with Billie Eilish, a funny on-air mishap and wine (she's a sommelier!). If you’ve ever felt torn between “should” and “want,” Erica’s story is going to speak to you. Here's her career story!

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Brigitte Truong has solidified herself as a go-to source in Canada for the latest in lifestyle and entertainment. She serves as a TV correspondent for "Breakfast Television" in Toronto and is a host of a digital series called "Sister Cities" for USA Today. She is also a producer and digital content creator for movies and TV shows in Canada. Plus, she also has her own podcast! In addition to her career duties, we talk about her upbringing, her wild work schedule, and how to break into the freelance hosting world. Brigitte wears a million hats and is nothing short of inspiring. Here's her story!

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 In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Breezy, and no, she’s definitely not a “weather girl." She's a chief meteorologist at WKRN, the ABC affiliate in Nashville, and holds the prestigious CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) Seal. 

We talk about her childhood passion for weather, how her career has taken her across the country, and her experiences filling in on "Good Morning America."

Danielle’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. On top of all that, she’s married to Joe Breezy, a radio DJ, who you might know from Mix 92.9 and as a pop culture correspondent on "Local on 2." Here's her story!

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MJ Acosta-Ruiz is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and sportscaster, who currently hosts SportsCenter on ESPN and serves as a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football. Plus, she also hosts on NFL Network!

With over a decade of experience covering sports, entertainment, and breaking news, MJ’s career journey is inspiring!

We also discuss her career as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, her advocacy for women's empowerment and representation, and what she thinks it takes to become a network sports anchor. This is a fun episode!

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Star Harvey is a Meteorologist for FOX 11 Los Angeles. From growing up in LA to becoming one of the most recognized weather voices in the city, her story is nothing short of inspiring. Her passion for weather was sparked by her grandmother, along with a life-changing event. And of course, we'll talk about her career, which has taken her across the country. Before joining FOX 11, she served as a coastal meteorologist in New York City, Houston and Colorado. We also talk about her style, social media tips, motherhood, her book, and so much more.

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Nicole Sellars is a former New York City journalist turned media coach. We discuss her career journey, including her time working at MTV, as well as her transition from reporter and anchor to TV hosting coach. We also dive into her business, TV Hosting Academy, which she launched in 2012 to guide hosts and newscasters on their journeys. We cover topics like personal branding, tips and tricks for journalists and hosts, and what she looks for as a casting director. With two decades of experience in the entertainment and media industries, Nicole has a wealth of valuable advice to share.

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Angelique Lizarde is an award-winning broadcast journalist and anchor for the NBC affiliate KVOA in Tucson, Arizona. Before Tucson, she was also a breaking news reporter in San Diego. I had the pleasure of working with Angelique during my news career. We talk about her upbringing, her career, and what she thinks makes a successful anchor. This episode provides so much great insight!

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Join me as I sit down with Chelsea Ewards – an experienced and dynamic reporter at FOX 11 in Los Angeles, who’s covered nearly every major news event in Southern California. We discuss her career journey from Arkansas to New York City to LA, including her time working at the network level with CBS Newspath. Chelsea has interviewed top politicians and famous faces, and she shares amazing tips for journalists. We also discuss marriage, motherhood, and so much more!

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Welcome to I Am Not a Weather Girl, the podcast that’s as real and unfiltered as the women behind the mic. Hosted by Stephanie Weaver - a journalist, meteorologist, TV host, wife and mom - this show takes you inside the equally messy and inspiring journeys of women who’ve made their mark in the media world.

With over a decade of experience in everything from entertainment hosting to weather forecasting, Stephanie knows firsthand that career paths aren’t always straight lines. Each episode features raw, in-depth conversations with women working in or alongside the media industry. From national TV anchors to broadcast coaches, Stephanie interviews inspiring women to explore their lives and careers, with the goal of helping other journalists excel and thrive in their own.

Subscribe now, and join Stephanie as she uncovers the stories that go beyond the headlines - and into real life.