Burnout, Brand Deals & Building Life After News
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This episode flips the script… literally.
In a candid, behind-the-scenes Q&A, Jeannette and Mona sit down with their podcast producer to answer the questions they don’t usually get asked on air. From the burnout that led to leaving legacy media to how they really feel about brand deals, content creation, and modern relationships, nothing’s off limits.
If you’ve ever wondered how two former news anchors rebuilt their lives and brands in real time while navigating love, money, pressure, and purpose, this one’s for you.
🎧 Inside this episode:
The mental shift from journalism to content creationBurnout, boundaries, and building a new life from scratchThe truth about brand deals and walking away from the wrong onesWhy “If he wanted to, he would” needs nuanceWhat REAL support looks like in marriagesCreating with integrity in a content-obsessed world
KEY POINTS
- From breaking news to breaking norms
- Content creation as a corpo strategy
- That moment when your partner actually gets it
- Find a partner who lets you be seen, not sidelined
- Money convos and negotiating like grown women
- Social media pressure & highlight reel delusions
- Joy is a choice and how to let it in
- Why “what do you do now?” still stings
- The future? Fluid, fearless, and full of possibility
QUOTES
“You can be literally seen on TV and still feel invisible.” – Jeannette Reyes
“I don’t waiver on my value. But I hate talking [about] money. Still working on that.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
“I’m not trying to be the finished product—I’m trying to be fulfilled.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
“I never believed I had to choose between ambition and love.” – Mona Kosar Abdi
“News let me hide in plain sight. Content creation asked me to show up for real.” – Jeannette Reyes
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