I Am Not a Weather Girl Podcast

I Am Not a Weather Girl Podcast

From national TV anchors to broadcast coaches, Stephanie interviews inspiring women in media to learn about their lives and careers, with the goal to help listeners excel and thrive in their own.

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July 29, 2025 75 mins

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From anchoring "Morning News Now" and co-hosting "Stay Tuned" on Snapchat, to reporting for "NBC Nightly News" and the "TODAY Show," Savannah Sellers is everywhere.

But she didn’t follow the usual path through local news. Instead, she created her own lane — one rooted in covering issues that matter most to younger audiences like Gen Z and millennials.

In this episode, we dive into...

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Amanda Salas has been an entertainment anchor and reporter for more than 17 years and currently serves as an entertainment anchor for Good Day LA at FOX 11 Los Angeles.

You’ve seen Amanda covering red carpets, interviewing A-listers, and bringing energy to every entertainment segment. But beyond the spotlight, Amanda has a powerful personal story — battling and beating cancer in 2019, which we discuss.

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Dionne Miller is an ABC7 Chicago sports anchor and reporter. She joined the station more than a decade ago, and since then, has become a trusted voice in Chicago sports. ​Before landing in the Windy City, she also served as host for Fox Sports Ohio and as a sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network​. Her career journey has taken her all across the map, and she discusses it all.

She opens up about the highs and lows of ...

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Charlie Neff is an Emmy-nominated senior news producer, entertainment reporter and television host best known for her decade-plus career at TMZ. 

If you've read or seen a breaking celebrity story in the last 12 years, there's a good chance Charlie had something to do with it. 

In this episode, we dive into Charlie’s path, including how she got her start at TMZ, the wildest stories she’s broken, and the most po...

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Cher Hwang is a national news producer at NewsNation - the first producer to join the "I Am Not a Weather Girl" podcast. 

With a decade of experience in the industry, Cher talks about her career climb, her mental health, and both her on-air and behind-the-scenes job duties.

Cher is also at the forefront of a new movement, one where AI, technology and storytelling intersect. We discuss the future of journalism,...

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Stephanie Weaver is going solo for this episode! She works for the national news team FOX TV Stations based in Los Angeles. She joined the FOX family in June 2020.

Stephanie has worked in the news industry for more than a decade. Prior to joining FOX, she worked in Arizona and held multiple positions from entertainment host to meteorologist to general assignment reporter.

But she says her journey has been far more inter...

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Ali Reid is a national weather reporter for AccuWeather, where she began working in May 2024. A proud South Jersey native, Ali’s career has taken her from local stations on the East Coast and in the Midwest to reporting on major weather events across the country.

Her coverage during the 2020 Presidential election earned her an Emmy Award, and she’s also a Gracie Award winner, recognized for her outstanding contribution...

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You’ve seen Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo on "Good Morning America," "CNN," and "The Today Show." Shaquille O’Neal calls her his “Head coach for happiness.” Dr. E is a clinical psychologist and best-selling author who helps high achievers transform stress into strength. 

As women in media and public-facing roles, the pressure can be relentless. Today, Dr. E and I go deep: we talk about what it’s ...

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Kathy Park is a national correspondent for NBC News. You’ve likely seen her on "NBC Nightly News," "The Today Show," or on MSNBC.

While reporting across the country, Kathy has covered everything from deadly wildfires and devastating mass shootings to red carpet premieres and cultural milestones. 

We talk about her experience reporting during the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City,...

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Jennifer Lahmers is an award-winning journalist and anchor on "Good Day LA" at FOX 11 Los Angeles. She joined the FOX 11 family in February 2023.

Before that, Jennifer was an on-air entertainment correspondent for "Extra." Her career in local news has taken her across the country, with stops in Jackson, Tennessee; Hartford, Connecticut; and New York City.

We talked about her career journey, breaking ...

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Naomi Ruchim is a seasoned CBS News correspondent and reporter whose work has brought some of the nation’s biggest stories to light. From high-profile courtroom drama like the Harvey Weinstein trial to national broadcasts on CBS Mornings, CBS Weekend News, and CBS News Streaming, her reporting has reached millions.

But before joining CBS, Naomi built her career in newsrooms across the country, from Minneapolis to ...

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Allison Chinchar is an on-air meteorologist and science writer at CNN. Before joining CNN a decade ago, Allison built her career at The Weather Channel and several major news stations, including stations in Atlanta and Nashville. In this episode, we dive into her career journey, what it’s like to work at CNN, and the path to making it to a national network. We also talk about forecasting severe weather, her marriage t...

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Carol Costello is a former CNN anchor and a recognizable voice in American journalism. With decades of experience covering some of the biggest stories of our time, Carol opens up about her career journey through the fast-paced world of broadcast news — from local reporting to the national spotlight at CNN.

In this episode, Carol reflects on her long career in a male-dominated industry, the challenges of navigating a ch...

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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 cas...

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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 Angele...

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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 car...

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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."

Daniel...

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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 ...

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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 meteorolog...

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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,...

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