Breaking Out of Breaking News

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Breaking Out of Breaking News: The Podcast for Burned-Out Journalists Ready for a New Chapter

Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 02:15

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TvNewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Broadcasters Breakroom Community: www.BroadcastersBreakroom.com
• Check out Sara’s Coaching and the Academy - www.BreakingOutOfBreakingNews.com

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

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Ep2 - 4 Signs It’s Time to Leave TV News—and What to Do Next

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 19:15

Burned out in TV news? You’re not alone. If you’re losing sleep, dreading Sundays, or questioning your future in broadcasting, this episode gives you four clear signs it’s time to go—and a path forward when you’re ready to walk away from the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

Four major red flags that signal it's time to get serious about an exit plan.
What to do if your job is hurting your mental health (and your Sundays).
How to start dreaming again—and identifying what you want beyond the newsroom.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

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Ep1 - How to Leave TV News Without Losing Your Identity (or Your Mind) | Sara Davenport’s Story

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 16:35

Host Sara Davenport opens up about the moment she almost quit TV news on day one—and how that disaster led to a dream career outside the newsroom. If you’ve been asking yourself “How do I get out of TV news?” or “What else can I do with these skills?”—this episode is your starting point. Sara shares her journey from small markets to top ten anchor… and the signs that told her it was time to go.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Connect with Sara Davenport - TvNewsMentor@gmail.com
Join the Broadcasters Breakroom Community: www.BroadcastersBreakroom.com
Check out Sara’s Coaching and the Academy - www.BreakingOutOfBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

The hard truth about longevity in TV news—and why most journalists eventually leave.
How to avoid jumping into a job you’ll hate just to escape the newsroom.
The three biggest lessons from Sara’s “trainwreck” first day—and how they still apply now.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

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Ep3 - Profits Over People: The Culture Crisis Driving Journalists Out of TV News

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, June 16, 2025 • Duration 15:59

Toxic newsroom culture is driving good journalists out of the industry—and it’s not just about burnout. From denied PTO and invasive comments about appearance, to missed milestones and $21/hour salaries for multi-skilled reporters, the reality of working in TV news is far from the dream many were sold. In this episode, Sara Davenport exposes the culture killers hiding in plain sight, shares personal red flags from her own career, and calls for a shift from sacrifice to sustainability in the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Broadcasters Breakroom: www.broadcastersbreakroom.com
Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

How the toxic “team player” culture in TV news is costing journalists their health, boundaries, and family time.
The financial reality of being overworked and underpaid—and why so many are finally saying “enough.”
Why starting your exit strategy now (before you burn out) is the smartest move you can make.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Ep6 - Forecasting a Career Pivot: How a Chief Meteorologist Landed a Corporate Role He Loves

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, July 28, 2025 • Duration 22:01

When long-time meteorologist Craig Setzer was told to say “urgent” more often, despite delivering calm, clear skies, he knew it was time for a change. In this episode, Sara Davenport sits down with Craig to talk about what it’s really like to walk away from a decades-long career in local TV and chart a new course. From teaching and forensic meteorology to landing a role with Royal Caribbean, Craig shares how he leveraged his experience and added new skills to build a life he loves outside the newsroom.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot into a meaningful second act (without going back to square one), this conversation will give you both insight and inspiration.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Craig Setzer on LinkedIn
Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

Why building new skills before you leave the newsroom makes your pivot easier (and less scary).
How TV professionals can translate “invisible” talents—like quick decision-making and deadline pressure—into standout skills in the corporate world.
Why LinkedIn is the best place to start networking, researching new careers, and building your next chapter.

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Ep5 - Monetize Your Newsroom Skills: How Journalists Can Create New Income Streams

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, July 14, 2025 • Duration 15:39

From ghostwriting on LinkedIn to media training and freelance true crime reporting, Sara Davenport breaks down how burned-out broadcasters can start making real money without leaving their skill set behind. Whether you're still in the news or already pivoting out, this episode is packed with actionable ways to turn your newsroom experience into new income streams that pay more, offer more freedom, and align with your life.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

Why soft skills like storytelling, communication, and working under pressure are high-income skills and how to pitch them.
Smart, realistic ways to start making money on the side (without launching a full business or becoming an influencer).
The mindset shift that helps you go from underpaid in news… to well-paid and respected in a new role or industry.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Ep4 - Someday Is Not a Strategy: 5 Steps to Prepare for Your Pivot Out of TV News

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, June 30, 2025 • Duration 17:22

You won’t stay in TV forever—so why wait until burnout makes the decision for you? In this episode, Sara Davenport walks you through five practical and powerful steps to prepare for your career pivot before you hit the breaking point. From letting go of ego to translating your skills into corporate language, she lays out a clear plan to help news professionals start their next chapter with clarity and confidence.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

Why ego may be holding you back more than helping you during a career transition.
Five critical steps to help you pivot out of TV news with strategy, not panic.
How to start aligning your LinkedIn, resume, and mindset with your next chapter—not your current role.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

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Ep7 - You’re Not Underqualified, You’re Undertranslated: Resume Tips for Journalists Pivoting Careers

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 13:22

If you're stuck in the loop of applying for jobs you know you're qualified for—and still not getting calls back, this episode is for you.

Sara Davenport breaks down the biggest mistakes journalists make on their resumes and how to fix them. It’s not about listing every task you did. It’s about showing how your newsroom experience translates into real value in other industries. You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a checklist of newsroom skills hiring managers actually want (but don’t understand... yet).

📚 Resources Mentioned

Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

You’re not just a producer, reporter, or anchor. You’re a crisis communicator, project manager, messaging strategist, and audience expert. It's time your resume reflects that.
Stop using TV jargon. Hiring managers outside of news don’t know what you mean by “stacking a show” or “writing a tease.” Translate your skills into corporate language that highlights your value.
There are high-value skills you’re probably forgetting to include. From cold outreach to audience engagement to managing chaos on deadline, your newsroom experience is your competitive advantage.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Ep10 - The Mental Health Crisis in TV News: Why Journalists Are Burning Out

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 14:19

The weight of newsroom trauma is something every journalist knows but few talk about. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the stories that haunted her career and the breaking point that made her realize things had to change.

This conversation also marks the close of Season 1 of Breaking Out of Breaking News. While Sara takes time to support journalists inside the Academy, she’s already preparing a powerful Season 2 filled with guests, new perspectives, and more practical strategies for life beyond the newsroom.

If you’ve ever felt like the job stopped loving you back, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and there’s life waiting for you beyond the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Journalist Trauma Support Network: https://www.jtsn.org/
Join the Broadcasters Breakroom: https://www.saradavenport.net/breakroom
Career Assessment for Journalists: https://www.saradavenport.net/bobn-quiz
Connect with Sara on LinkedIn
Email: TVnewsMentor@gmail.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Trauma is cumulative, not occasional. The daily drip of car crashes, fires, and shootings takes its toll, even if you think you’ve “moved on.”
2. Support can’t wait until tragedy strikes. Every newsroom needs proactive mental health resources, not just temporary help after mass events.
3. You don’t have to stay stuck. There are resources, networks, and new career paths waiting beyond TV news.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Ep9 - 10 Mistakes Journalists Make When Leaving the Newsroom and How to Avoid Them

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 20:45

The red flags were there. Maybe you ignored them. Maybe you didn’t know what to do with them. In this episode, Sara Davenport opens up about the moment she knew she had to leave her top 10 market and how it all unraveled from day one.

More importantly, she walks through the 10 biggest mistakes journalists make when they leave the newsroom. From resume missteps to job search burnout, this episode is packed with the hard truths and practical strategies that every burned-out broadcaster needs to hear.

If you're considering pivoting out of TV or are already in the messy middle, this is your roadmap for a smoother, faster, and more strategic exit.

📚 Resources Mentioned

Career Assessment for Journalists: BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com
Connect with Sara on LinkedIn
Email: TVnewsMentor@gmail.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prep your exit. The red flags don’t lie—and your next chapter requires more than just a polished resume.
LinkedIn isn’t a resume—it’s a runway. You need to show up consistently and intentionally before you’re ready to job hunt.
You don’t have to go it alone. Trying to figure it all out solo will slow you down. A support system and strategy make all the difference.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

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