Description:

In this candid conversation, Meteorologist and Journalist Stephanie Weaver talks about her successes and challenges in her career, balancing work and home as a mom, covering the LA wildfires in 2025, and learning to be her own best advocate. She also talks about her podcast, “I am Not a Weather Girl,” and offers advice for journalists who are new to the field.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction

01:07 Getting to Know Stephanie Weaver

02:33 Her Winding Path to Journalism

05:17 Starting off in Film Making

06:27 Sometimes it's not a straight path

07:39 Adding Meteorology to the Mix

12:21 Covering the Los Angeles Wildfires

16:42 Balancing Emotions in Reporting

20:56 How the Fires Compared to Other Stories

23:50 Challenges of Perfectionism and Identity

27:10 Managing Anxiety

29:55 Embracing Change and Career Pivots

31:05 The Transition to Parenthood and Professional Life

34:02 Shifting Perspectives as a Parent

36:03 Managing Anxiety in High-Stress Environments

38:34 Finding Work-Life Balance as a Journalist

40:02 Advocating for Yourself in Your Career

41:56 Lessons Learned

44:25 Navigating Career Setbacks and Uncertainties

46:42 "I am not a Weather Girl" Podcast

49:21 Journalists are Humans, Too

50:41 Looking Ahead

51:38 Conclusion

Show Notes
Stephanie Weaver Bio - https://www.livenowfox.com/person/w/stephanie-weaver

I am Not a Weather Girl Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-not-a-weather-girl-podcast/id1800807293

Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py5UrDpav80

Instagram: @stephweaverTV