Telling the Truth Out Loud with Author and TV Journalist Nikki Burdine

In this heartfelt episode of Well Coached, Chris Weinberg sits down with Nikki Burdine - award-winning TV journalist, author, and mom - for an honest conversation about identity, courage, and finding your footing through seasons of change. Nikki reflects on her journey through the news industry, the challenges of staying authentic in high-profile roles, and how becoming a mother reshaped her perspective on storytelling, purpose, and leadership. Whether she’s sharing her love for Tennessee, her dog Grunt’s lasting legacy, or how she’s learning to give herself grace—Nikki’s voice is equal parts real and relatable. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How Nikki has navigated personal and professional pivots with authenticity What writing "Live Like Grunt" taught her about presence, resilience, and impact Why it’s okay to evolve your identity, and let go of what no longer fits How vulnerability can be a strength, both on-air and in everyday leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices