Season 5, Episode 8 – “Through the Lens: The Jaquitta Williams Story”

Episode Title: Set It Off

In this powerful episode of Coinology, Ebony sits down with Jaquitta Williams—one of Atlanta’s most beloved media figures whose face, voice, and presence shaped the city throughout the early 2000s. Known for her warm delivery and unwavering professionalism, Jaquitta also became a symbol of resilience as she fought her most difficult battle—breast cancer—live, in front of the world.

Now, Jaquitta opens up like never before. With honesty, grace, and unfiltered clarity, she reflects on the challenges of building a career in journalism under intense public scrutiny, and the emotional weight of being “perfect” in an industry that polices women harshly. She dives deep into:

• The evolving (and often troubling) state of journalism today
• How race continues to shape the media landscape
• The pressures women face to live up to public expectations through a narrow, unforgiving lens
• The parallels between early 2000s media judgment and the intensified scrutiny of today’s social media era

This episode reaches into the psyche of women everywhere who have ever felt confined by perception, expectation, or image. Jaquitta’s vulnerability and insight make this conversation one of the most profound of the season.