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Stephanie Weaver sits down with Blayne Alexander — a correspondent for "Dateline NBC" and a journalist with NBC News.

Blayne has reported across every major platform at NBC, including "NBC Nightly News," "Today," and MSNBC. From serving as an Atlanta-based correspondent to spending two years in Washington covering national headlines, her career has taken her from the White House to Wimbledon — and everywhere in between.

In this episode, Blayne opens up about her journey into journalism, navigating high-pressure news environments, balancing career ambition with family life, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Tune in for a powerful close to Season One.

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Amy Freeze is a six-time Emmy Award–winning meteorologist and veteran television host whose career has taken her to top markets across the country. Most recently, she has appeared on FOX Weather and WABC-TV in New York. Earlier in her career, she made history as the first female Chief Meteorologist in Chicago at WFLD.

In this compelling episode, Amy opens up about her unconventional path into meteorology, the ambition that first drew her to broadcasting, and the perseverance it took to thrive in a male-dominated industry. She also shares candid reflections on balancing motherhood with a high-profile career, redefining priorities through different seasons of life, and how emerging technologies like AI and digital media are reshaping the future of weather reporting.

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Dr. Gretchen Hoak is an Associate Professor of Journalism in the School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Before entering academia, she spent 10 years as a local television news reporter and anchor, focusing mostly on police and crime stories. Her PhD and research agenda focuses on the psychological and emotional effects that covering traumatic news stories can have on journalists. She has 14 publications on journalism and trauma in various national and international academic journals including Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Journalism Practice, and Journalism & Mass Communication Educator.

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This was recording on January 27th, 2026.

Kate Snow is an Emmy-winning senior national correspondent for NBC News who shares her career journey from her early days in local news to her current role at NBC.

Prior to joining NBC News in 2010, Kate was the anchor of the weekend edition of ABC's Good Morning America for six years. Previously, she was also a White House correspondent for ABC News and a congressional correspondent for CNN.

She reflects on significant events in her career, including her experiences on September 11th, and discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life. Additionally, she talks about her podcast interview series, "The Drink with Kate Snow," and offering insights and advice for aspiring journalists.

Content notice: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Anne Butler Montgomery is a former television sportscaster for ESPN's "SportsCenter." In this episode, she shares her journey as a pioneering female sportscaster and official, detailing her childhood, her passion for sports, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry.

In this engaging conversation, she also discusses the barriers she broke in sports broadcasting, and her experiences as a sports official. She also shares memorable moments while sports reporting and the essential skills aspiring sportscasters need.

In addition, Anne reflects on her transition to teaching, her role as a foster mother, and the life lessons she learned along the way. Here's her story.

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Janice Yu is an Emmy-winning journalist and former ABC7 New York reporter and anchor. Janice shares her journey from shy child to successful career in journalism, and her eventual transition out of the industry.

Janice opens up about her rise to working in the number one news market, New York City, the challenges she has faced, including mental health struggles, and the pivotal moments that led her to pursue a new path.

She talks about the highs and lows of her career, the lessons learned, and the importance of following one's gut when it comes to career changes.

As the Deputy Director of Communications for Connecticut Attorney General, Janice also discusses about how to transition to a PR or communications role if someone is thinking about that as their next step.

Janice's story offers valuable insights and inspiration. Here's her story!

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Colleen McCann is the founder of Style Rituals and a true pioneer in blending fashion with spirituality. With over 20 years in the fashion industry, Colleen has created her own brand of glamour magic — where personal style becomes a powerful energetic tool.

We dive into what to wear for red carpets and big moments, the psychology of color, how to feel confident on camera, and why being stylish isn’t just about what you wear, but how you think and feel. Colleen shares her approach to mental style, along with insights on astrology, tarot, crystals, and how to align your energy for the year ahead.

Featured in Vogue, Goop, Vanity Fair, and more, Colleen’s career journey is fascinating — and trust me, it’s a wild story. This episode is full of style, spirituality, and confidence-boosting wisdom to kick off the new year.

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Kate Eckman is a career coach, who spent her life in high-performance environments — from competitive athletics to television newsrooms — and she knows firsthand what it takes to succeed.

But what makes this conversation special is where her story went next

Along the way, she began asking deeper questions about identity, self-worth, and what happens when the titles we’ve worked so hard for no longer define us. That curiosity led her into mindfulness, positive psychology, and ultimately into coaching high-achieving individuals who are craving something more honest, more grounded, and more fulfilling.

In this episode, we talk openly about navigating a demanding career in journalism, the impact of personal loss and grief, and how those experiences can completely reshape how we see success. We explore the pressures of high achievement, mental health, loneliness, friendships, and the courage it takes to slow down, turn inward, and be emotionally honest with ourselves.

Please welcome Kate Eckman.

Content notice: This episode contains discussions of suicide. If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.