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TV News Trauma

There’s a toxic we talk about…and the toxic that goes unspoken but still traumatizes. In the TV News business, there’s plenty to complain about. The work hours are often horrible, most are poorly paid, social media followers can be vicious, there are toxic bosses, etc etc. But there’s another layer on top of all that

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Embracing a New Identity

More than any position I’ve had (including stints at science museums, higher education, non-profits and owning my own business), people are most intrigued to learn about my TV News life. “What was it REALLY like?” “Do you miss it?” If you are on-air, they’re drawn to the perceived fame and fortune (insert sarcastic laughter here).

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Your TV News background is the KEY to a remote job…

…you just have to explain why. There’s no way around it, competition for remote work is fierce! Remote positions receive hundreds, even thousands of applicants. Looking at those numbers may give you a sense of hopelessness, especially if you’re trying to make two simultaneous transitions: from one industry (like TV news) into another AND from

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Yes…And…

It’s the day after #InternationalWomensDay, and on LinkedIn I read and shared a significant amount of valid push back against it early in the day. But as I mulled it over, I came to a realization that I needed a more expansive response. I’m drawing from an improv technique where you take what your fellow

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Searching for Career Opportunities

Searching for jobs right now in the field of communication/marketing/PR and especially hybrid or remote work is difficult right now. Here are a few niche resources for jobs I’ve come across. Matt Lockshin’s searchable job board lists progressive non-profits and agencies that have digital job openings. https://www.mattlockshin.com/job-board Kaitlyn Arford publishes a newsletter full of freelance

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Sara sits on a large flat boulder with her younger daughter hugging her and her older daughter sitting next to her playing with small rocks. The background is desert cactus and shrubs with mountains behind them

Stress Management as You Ride the Roller coaster

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I’ve been on a wild roller coaster of emotions over the last week. One week ago, I was high. I was literally high…no, not like THAT! I was hiking in the beautiful mountains on the eastern side of Tucson with my husband and children. The temperature was comfortable, the smells from the blooming flowers were amazing