Media with journalist & host, Natalie Morales
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The Today Show, Access Hollywood, and The Middleman are only a few roles in Natalie Morales’ illustrious career. Natalie & I discuss everything from journalism in the age of COVID to overcoming obstacles and continually reinventing ourselves.
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The Power Points:
- (00:22) - Sink or swim: how journalists have to constantly prove their worth in the business — “Every day I’m pretty much struggling with reinventing how I do things.”
- (08:21) - Thriving in constant change: the life of a military brat — “You need to push sometimes to get out of your comfort zone and for me, moving so much was that push.”
- (16:02) - Feeling like an outcast and not making it into your dream school — “If you’re looking for validation, you’re going to be disappointed every single day.”
- (21:57) - Choosing passion over profit: why Natalie pursued journalism despite her financial panorama — “When you’re doing something you love, I don’t think you notice the hardships as much.”
- (30:20) - Natalie’s multiple tests of worth: a journalist’s baby steps, a one-shot opportunity and her career-defining moments — “I knew everything I did was 100% mine and I felt so valued. That to me is the meaning of success.”
- (35:40) - On sexism, getting too comfortable and Natalie’s advice for the listeners — “Adversity and setbacks don’t define you. The things you accomplish do.”
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