I Am Not a Weather Girl Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Janice Dean is a senior meteorologist on FOX News, "FOX & Friends" and FOX Weather, tracking hurricanes and extreme weather events across the country. But Janice is so much more than a weather expert. She’s also a best-selling author, a storyteller, and has such an interesting career story from growing up in Canada, to her early days as a classic rock DJ to her natio...

Send us Fan Mail Cassie DiLaura is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent at "Entertainment Tonight." Since joining ET in 2018, Cassie has interviewed Hollywood heavyweights like Kevin Costner and George Clooney, and has reported from red carpets to events around the globe. She's also interviewed some of country music's biggest stars, including Blake Shelton and Shania Twain.  In...

Send us Fan Mail Marki Costello is a legend in the world of hosting — a celebrity coach with over three decades of experience. She’s trained hundreds of talents from NBC, ABC, FOX, Warner Bros, E! Entertainment and more. She’s also the powerhouse behind her own management company, CMEG, and her hosting school, BecomeAHost. You may have seen her featured on "The Today Show," Variety, The...

Send us Fan Mail Ginger Zee is the first female chief meteorologist at any U.S. news network, and the powerhouse behind the weather coverage on "Good Morning America" and across ABC News. From hurricanes to deadly tornadoes, Ginger has been on the front lines of nearly every major storm in recent history. She's an Emmy award-winner, author of five books, and Weather Hall of Fame ind...

Send us Fan Mail Debra Alfarone is an Emmy-winning national TV correspondent and anchor for Gray Television. She’s also a former CBS News anchor and reporter who’s worked in major markets across the country, including New York City. But Debra’s journey is anything but conventional. Once a high school dropout with no connections and little confidence, she’s now proof that no dream is out of reach....

Send us Fan Mail 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 mi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 2...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wilde...

Send us Fan Mail 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 interse...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, reco...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 outbre...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ta...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fore...

Send us Fan Mail 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 indu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 everyt...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Nebra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail  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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cheerleade...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...