Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties

Monica Kaufman Pearson is the first woman and first minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta, Georgia, where she worked for 37 years at the leading station, WSB-TV.  She now hosts and produces Monica Pearson One on One, a monthly personality interview program for Gray Media Group. She has won over 33 Southern Regional and local Emmy Awards for reporting, anchoring, and her Closeups celebrity interview show.   In this episode, Monica shares how viewers did not welcome her when she first debuted on the air, the perfect way to say no, and what battling cancer taught her. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and is now a national anchor and correspondent for Gray Television, after covering the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Monica on IG at https://www.instagram.com/monicakpearson/. Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Award-winning CBS News Correspondent and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller, struggled to find belonging for many years.  After the murder of George Floyd, she picked up her phone and started recording her reaction and commentary as part of an assignment. Little did she know her story would resonate with so many and lead to a New York Times best-selling book called, "Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Love and Loss.” Michelle Miller joined CBS News in 2004. She has reported on stories of national and international importance. From presidential elections to the climate crisis, her area of coverage is wide-ranging, but her reporting around social justice has been particularly groundbreaking. From her coverage of the killings of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and Michael Brown, the Emanuel 9 Massacre in Charleston, to sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby, Russell Simmons, and Harvey Weinstein, Miller has been at the forefront of CBS News' coverage of the protest movement involving these issues. In this episode, Michelle shares insight into her book, ”Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Love and Loss.” She shares how racism has affected her entire life. And she also shares how she found her confidence as a young reporter. It's a fascinating episode. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and covered the White House for CBS News nationally. She now is the anchor of Local News Live for Gray Television and a National Correspondent. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Michelle on IG at @MichelleMiller29 Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Join Debra Alfarone, the dynamic host of "Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties," as she sits down with the incredible Melissa Eamer. In this week's episode, Melissa takes us on her remarkable journey from restaurant owner to Amazon executive, and now the visionary founder of Modern Age—a groundbreaking company focused on empowering individuals to take charge of their aging process. Drawing from her wealth of experience at Glossier and Amazon, Melissa unveils her passion for revolutionizing the way we approach aging. Discover how Modern Age is redefining aging by offering people greater control over the speed and quality of their aging journey. Prepare to be inspired as Melissa shares her insights, challenges, and triumphs in navigating the corporate world and venturing into entrepreneurship. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with a true trailblazer who is shaping the future of how we look at ourselves. Tune in now to gain a fresh perspective on aging and unlocking your full potential with Melissa Eamer on "Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties." Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how hard being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now is a national anchor and correspondent for Gray Television. Previously, she covered the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.  This episode is part of SIWIKIMT's star-studded season 2.  Learn more about Modern Age at https://modern-age.com PLEASE drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Denise Dudley is a professional trainer, keynote speaker, author, business consultant, and founder and former CEO of SkillPath Seminars, the largest public training company in the world. Denise holds a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology, a hospital administrator's license, a preceptor for administrators-in-training license, and is licensed to provide training to medical professionals in the United States and Canada. Her latest book, “Work it! Get in, Get noticed, Get promoted,” currently in its third printing, is available on Amazon.com.  Denise shares her top career tips for 20-somethings, including the science behind fake-it-til-you-make-it, why you should never skip personalizing a cover letter, and her personal invite for David Byrne. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and is now a national anchor and correspondent for Gray Television, after covering the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Denise on IG at @contactdenisedudley and buy her book, “Work it! Get in, Get noticed, Get promoted” on Amazon.com Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

If you want to supercharge your career, talk to Vicki Salemi. She's a career expert for Monster, author, nationally syndicated columnist "Vicki on Careers" for Tribune, keynote speaker, HR people officer/talent consultant, corporate ghostwriter, and friend. Join Vicki in this power-packed episode as she shares invaluable tips to supercharge your career. Discover the art of negotiating for higher salaries, learn the secret to perfect timing when applying for jobs, and unlock the potential of a single phone call to propel your career to new heights. Get ready to take control of your professional journey and achieve the success you deserve. Don't miss out on this transformative episode! Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and is now a national anchor and correspondent for Gray Television, after covering the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Vicki on IG at https://www.instagram.com/vickisalemi. Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Pop culture divas Chaelesse Delpleche and Maria Sellars join me to discuss the epic Taylor Swift vs Beyoncé debate, delve into the captivating world of Scandoval, and indulge in all things Sex and the City.

TV Reporter Nora J.S. Reichardt is one of the only transgender TV reporters in the nation. She's also a GLAAD Media Award nominee.  Nora is originally from Minnesota and now tells stories for Local 5 News in Iowa. She made headlines when she came out as transgender in 2022 on air. When she isn't chasing the news of the day, Nora can usually be found reading at a coffee shop, playing video games, or spending too much time on Twitter. In this episode, Nora shares how coming out brought her closer to her parents, how she manages decision paralysis and work-life balance, and how you can best be an ally. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and is now a national anchor and correspondent for Gray Television, after covering the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Nora on IG or Twitter at @nora_jsr. Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Join me in this powerful episode as I sit down with the incredible Michelle Li, who transformed a hurtful racist voicemail into a profound teaching moment that sparked a movement across the globe.

This week, host of Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, Debra Alfarone, is sharing her personal story about how she went from dropout to dream life, and how one cold call played a huge role.   Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. This is the last episode of the first season - but we'll be back for a star-studded season 2 in January, 2023.  PLEASE drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

This week, host of Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, Debra Alfarone, is sharing some of her personal sh*t about how imposter syndrome can be sneaky and insidious. It comes for us all. Buckle up for a coaching session and learn how you can kick it to the curb. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Jen Maxfield is an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor who's covered New York and New Jersey for two decades, currently for NBC New York. Maxfield's first book, More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories was published by Greenleaf Book Group in July of 2022. More After the Break was an instant Amazon bestseller. In her book, Maxfield revisits the most memorable stories she has covered during her TV news career. Jen shares her top life tips for 20-somethings, and takes us on a vicarious joyride through her TV news career, including the most mystifying job interview she's ever been on, which included speaking in French and the capital of Australia.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Jen on IG at https://www.instagram.com/jenmaxfieldnews/ and buy her best-selling book at jenmaxfield.com Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Jenny Blake is a podcaster and the author of three award-winning books, including Pivot (2016) and Free Time (2022), with a podcast for each. Listen, there's a reason why her podcasts have a million-plus downloads. Jenny used to teach people how to "career" at Google; now she's teaching EVERYONE.  One of my fave lessons she shares is how being a “daymaker” is a goal to strive for. My other fave lesson is how to set yourself up for success when you pivot (it's soooooo good).  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.   Connect with Jenny on IG at @jennyblakenyc and get her Free Time toolkit here: http://itsfreetime.com/toolkit Listen to her two podcasts here: pod.link/pivotmethod and pod.link/freetime  Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Alice Chun is a social entrepreneur, professor, humanitarian, and award-winning inventor featured in Hilary and Chelsea Clinton's new Apple TV+ series, “Gutsy.” In 2015, Chun invented Solar Puffs, the world's only self-inflatable, portable origami solar light, in order to bring light to places that have none. We may take light for granted but it's a matter of life or death in third-world areas and for people in countries reeling from natural disasters and war like Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Ukraine.    CONTENT WARNING: There is a mention of suicide in this episode.    In this episode, Alice shares her journey from once suicidal college student to her rise to social entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, and featured guest on “Gutsy.”    Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive.   Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.   Connect with Alice on IG: https://www.instagram.com/solight_design Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Emmy award-nominated journalist Lisa Mateo embodies the word “versatile.” The mom of two reported every type of news there is in NYC, from reporting traffic from the chopper, to hard news, to weather, to hosting a show with celebrity tastemakers - before setting off for the national stage. She's done radio, TV, public speaking, fitness coaching, and now covers business news for Bloomberg.   Content warning: In addition to a lot of laughing, there's some crying, a lot of inspirational moments, and mentions of childhood neglect and abuse.  Lisa shares how leaving PIX 11 was the push she needed to give her life-changing Tedx talk. Her motto - “why not?” - helped create new opportunities and expand her skills again and again.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Lisa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisamateotv Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

David Begnaud is the lead national correspondent for "CBS Mornings" based in New York. He joined the Network in 2015 and his reporting has earned him some of journalism's most prestigious awards. One of his most notable assignments was his coverage of Hurricane Maria when it hit Puerto Rico in October 2017.  He spent more time covering Puerto Rico's recovery than any other network news correspondent. His distinctive, unmatched reporting resulted in government action, and throughout the crisis, he delivered sustained coverage on all platforms — especially on social media.  In this episode, the dog dad shares how when he started really being himself, his career took off like a rocket ship. Growing up gay in the south and dealing with managing his Tourette's Syndrome, he felt like he had to hide who he was. Not any more.  If you've ever worried that you're "too much," this is the episode to assure you you're 100% perfect the way you are.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with David on IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidbegnaud/ Drop your email at https://shitiwishiknew.link/GTFO to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Femi Redwood is the Podcast Manager at 1010WINS in NYC and the Host of the Beyond Black History Month podcast, Co-chair of NABJ's LGBTQ+ Task Force, and a Board Member for NLGJA.  In this episode, the former award-winning TV Anchor and Correspondent shares how 90s icon DaBrat helped her to come out when she was 19. She shares how if you're gonna wear vintage, you just might have to accept that your a$$ may hang out, and talks about how being unapologetically you is what every human should strive for.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Femi Redwood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/femiredwood/ Drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning TV Anchor at PIX 11 in NYC, an Author, and a Midlife Enthusiast. She's also a wife, a bonus mom to two, and a fur mom to a 17-year-old Chihuahua. As you'll hear, Tamsen is passionate about sharing inspiring stories about women who are changing their lives in a BOLD way. She recently turned 51, sparking new experiences, insights, and questions about this mid-life moment. Tamsen recently launched Coming Up Next, a podcast series to support women moving through midlife changes, menopause, new career directions, and all the other new choices and possibilities that women face at this time in their life. In this episode, Tamsen shares how she channeled the shame from going through a public divorce into becoming a best-selling author, helping countless women fall in love with themselves after divorce, how living long enough to experience menopause is a gift, how outliving her late mother is sparking new resolve in her 5th decade on this earth, and how she should probably never cut her hair really, really short ever again. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how hard being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Tamsen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal and on TikTok at https://tiktok.com/tamsenfadal/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/TamsenFadalTV  If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Alex Berg is an on-air host, creative director and journalist telling stories from in front of and behind the camera. Alex is currently a producer and director of the documentary series Authentic Voices of Pride for LGBTQ Nation, the largest publisher of queer news, the co-host of the I'm From Driftwood Podcast, where she talks about LGBTQ+ topics for the eponymous storytelling organization, and a senior creative producer at Blink, where she helps brands tell their stories organically. In this episode, Alex shares what she's learned in her 20s, including the importance of speaking your truth and dreams into the world powerfully, how telling stories of the LGBTQ+ community can inspire understanding and allyship, and how a $4 tube top from H&M taught her a critical life lesson. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Connect with Alex on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexberg and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/itsalexberg/ If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Today's guest, A.J. Jacobs, is an author, journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig. He has written four New York Times bestsellers that combine memoir, science, humor and a dash of self-help. In this episode, the author of The Year of Living Biblically shares how his latest book, The Puzzler, took him on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. A.J. shares how gratitude for the hundreds of things that go right each day can change our lives, how he wishes he knew how comparing led to despairing in his twenties, and how he gets back 47 seconds a day using elastic shoelaces. Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how tough being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry. Learn more about Jacobs' latest book here: www.thepuzzlerbook.com Connect with Jacobs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajjacobsinc/ If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone  

Nick Gray throws parties. Memorable parties. He's also the Founder and CEO of Museum Hack and recent author of a new handbook that will help you build big relationships, make new friends, and even boost your career. It's called The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He's been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine called him a host of “culturally significant parties." Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how hard being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.    Nick Gray's website Nick Gray's blog How to Host a Party The 2-Hour Cocktail Party book How to Host a Party in a Small Apartment How to Plan A Networking Event How to Host a Clothing Swap Party: Top 5 Pro-Tips How To Host a Happy Hour Event Lightning Talks: What and How to Do Them Don't Host a Dinner Party. Do This Instead If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Amanda Hanson is a clinical psychologist turned transformational life coach for women. Her brand Revolutionizing Midlife is about redefining and reclaiming what it means to be a woman 40+. She is a self-proclaimed paradigm shifter & her contagious approach is one of limitless possibilities. Where most see roadblocks she sees opportunities. In this episode, Amanda shares why the odds are actually in our favor for love and money (!) and how a fight turned into a night to forget the day before her wedding in her 20s. You don't want to miss this episode - it's literally life-changing.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties (SIWIKIMT) is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how hard being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.  Connect with Amanda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Connect with her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midlifemuse Join her free community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2660456010896319 Listen to her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolutionizing-midlife/id1574406943 If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

CBS News Anchor Jericka Duncan talks with Debra and shares the secret she held onto in her twenties as her journalism career was taking off, what she originally wanted to do with her life, and her reflections on covering racial gun violence in Buffalo, New York. She also shares how smoothies are life, stress sweats are the worst, and the one hair/makeup memory she wishes she could erase from her twenties.  Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties is a podcast dedicated to helping 20-somethings thrive in their twenties, not just survive. Host Debra Alfarone knows how hard being in your twenties can be. As a high-school dropout turned-network-TV-correspondent, she learned most of life's lessons the hard way. She overcame the odds and now covers the White House for CBS News nationally. She's also a confidence coach for young women in the TV news industry.  You can watch Jericka anchor the CBS Weekend Evening News Sunday evenings. Follow her on Instagram at @iamthatreporterJD.  If you like Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties, drop your email at www.pages.debraalfarone.com to be the first to know about new episodes. Follow Debra on IG at https://www.instagram.com/debraalfarone/ and on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@debraalfarone

Welcome!  We're so happy to welcome you to Sh*t I Wish I Knew In My Twenties - the podcast! Host Debra Alfarone is a Network TV Correspondent, and she used to be a high school dropout. Debra learned all her life lessons the hard way and now she wants to share them with you.