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Episode 427 – The Dana Download
In this heartfelt and high-energy episode of The Dana Download on hmTv, host Dana Arschin Kraslow sits down with longtime friend and former fellow reporter Justine Ray for a conversation that blends career pivots, media life, friendship, and love.
Justine shares her journey from musical theater kid to multimedia journalist, working her way through local newsrooms before making the bold leap into public relations with LMPR Communications. The two dive into the realities of life in television news, the grind behind the glamour, and how storytelling skills never go to waste, even when careers evolve.
They also revisit the unforgettable Style It Forward fundraiser they collaborated on, celebrating fashion, community, and meaningful causes, and reflect on how purpose-driven events can uplift and connect people in powerful ways.
On the personal side, Justine opens up about meeting her fiancé Neil, blending Catholic and Jewish traditions, and planning a wedding that honors both faiths. The conversation highlights modern interfaith love, shared values, and how relationships can expand our understanding of culture and community.
With laughter, nostalgia, and genuine warmth, this episode is about growth, reinvention, and the people who shape our lives along the way.