As a former broadcast journalist and anchor for major networks like NBC and CNN, Soledad O’Brien understands the value of telling people’s stories in the correct light. In this week’s episode, she shares how experiences from her own life helped her recognize the importance of identifying people’s strengths and how reflecting those strengths back to them allows people to achieve their full potential.Find out more about Soledad: https://soledadproductions.com/soledadFollow Soledad on Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/soledadobrienFollow Soledad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/soledadobrienIf this story resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Isaac Mizrahi interviews journalist Soledad O'Brien. They discuss her defining moment as a journalist, her husband's support, CNN's Britney Spears story, and challenges faced by working mothers. They also talk about impartiality in journalism, navigating parenthood, supportive relationships, appearance restrictions, and promoting 'Matter of Fact' and 'Hello Isaac' podcast.

Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien discusses her impressive reporting career, the importance of cases of Black missing men and women, objectivity in journalism, and the state of the Republican party. They also touch on the history of interracial marriage, hiding one's true self, and the complexities of racial identity.