In this last episode of Signing Off: Life After Journalism Season 1, I sit down with JoliAmour De-Bous Morris. JoliAmour began her career as a freelance writer covering entertainment journalism. Over time, she decided to pivot into the publishing world, expanding her craft and exploring new styles of writing.

Please stay tuned for season two in 2026! Excited to bring you more guests and more stories!

In this episode, I sit down with Haddie Djemal for a candid conversation about her personal journey and the creation of the #HireAJournalist movement. We discuss the evolving landscape of journalism and her thoughts on how newsrooms can better adapt to meet the demands of a changing industry.

In this episode, I chat with Tina Wang about her path from Columbia Journalism School to her current role on the university’s communications team. She shares how storytelling remains at the heart of her work even after stepping away from traditional journalism and continues to use those skills every day.

In this episode, I speak with my former colleague and reporter, Laura Podesta, about her broadcast journalism career and how her on-air experience led her to become a coach and PR consultant.

Follow Laura on LinkedIn and visit her website www.laurapodesta.com

In this episode, I speak to D’Shonda Brown about her journey as an entertainment, beauty, and fashion writer and how a life-changing moment pushed her to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on mental health and neurodivergence.

In this episode, I speak with my former colleague and current NY Firefighter Gabe Rivera. Gabe spent years telling stories at ABC News and CNN+. After working during the pandemic and being part of a round of layoffs, he embraced change and pursued his dream of becoming a firefighter.

In this episode, I speak to 25+ year journalism veteran Janette Luviano about her journey and various career pivots. She talks about journalists' incredible talent and how they can use their talents in other industries. 

Janette currently has her own media consultant company. You can check out her company at https://www.luvianoconsultant.media/.

In this special episode, I step into the guest seat to share my journey of walking away from a lifelong dream and finding something just as meaningful on the other side. My friend, former journalist Kio, interviews me. I open up about the emotional highs and lows of leaving the newsroom, navigating identity after a career pivot, and redefining success on my terms. 

We reflect on what it meant to start over, the power of community during uncertain times, and the unexpected beauty of discovering new passions.

Leaving journalism was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. With the support of some incredible people, I found my way forward, and now I want to help others do the same.

In this podcast, I have candid conversations with former journalists about what came next—their challenges, their triumphs, and how they navigated life after the newsroom. Signing Off: Life After Journalism is for anyone considering a career change, especially those feeling uncertain or stuck.

Come listen, learn, and find encouragement as you explore your own next chapter.

Come back on May 16 for the first episode!