Podcast appearances and mentions of sandra ali

With Sandra Ali, award-winning journalist and news anchor   Do you know that one of the most stressful life events a person can experience is a job change? Even if we're leaving for more money or a better opportunity, we may still feel a tremendous sense of anxiety at the thought of “starting over” and having to prove ourselves in a new position. The very thought of change can be stressful and sometimes we may avoid making a change simply because we feel more comfortable in our current situation. For example, perhaps you're unhappy in your current living situation but the thought of packing up and moving to a new home is just too overwhelming. However, staying somewhere just because it feels “comfortable” doesn't lead to happiness or fulfillment. While a career or housing move are examples of major life changes we initiate, sometimes changes come without warning or action on our part. The loss of a loved one, going through a separation or divorce, undergoing major surgery, or being terminated from a job are examples of stressful life events. But sometimes even these traumatic life-altering events can eventually result in positive changes. For example, breaking off a toxic or unhealthy relationship can lead to other happier relationships. Moving to a new home can be a wonderful chance to meet new friends and improve our quality of life.   When we have an opportunity in front of us, we have to carefully evaluate and weigh out the options. How do we know when to make a change in our life? What is the right time to leave the comfortable and familiar “nest” to try something different? My guest today is award-winning news anchor, Sandra Ali. After more than a decade at the local NBC Affiliate, WDIV, Sandra recently became the news anchor at CBS News Detroit Morning. For many years, CBS didn't have a local presence. Now the network is fully committed to earning their place as Detroit's preferred source for up-to-the-minute news. Sandra is part of the winning team to make that happen. We're going to talk with her about what led to this change and how she knew it was the right time.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: How did Sandra know it was time to make a change? As a single mother, what was the thought process for Sandra to make a big career switch? What were some of Sandra's biggest concerns and challenges with making a major move? What about the fear of regretting a decision? How Sandra prioritizes herself and her wellness during her busy schedule. What were some of Sandra's favorite moments while at WDIV? What about this move to CBS News Detroit Morning has surprised Sandra the most and made her the happiest? Sandra shares some great advice for those who may be looking to make a big change in their life.   Today's Takeaway: One of the life lessons we've heard from Tony Robbins is the saying, “By changing nothing, nothing changes.” As scary as the thought of making a major change is, if we're unhappy or dissatisfied with our life, then perhaps, a fresh start is the answer. If it's a situation at work that's bringing you down, then finding a new opportunity where you feel energized, valued, and productive may be just what you need. If a relationship is causing more unhappiness than joy and you simply can't work it out, it may be a sign that this relationship is not healthy for you. As we've heard today, making a choice to go in a different direction from our familiar path is never an easy one, but ultimately it can bring us to a much better place than we're at now. If you're contemplating making a big change and you're finding it difficult to come to a decision, take a step back to look at it objectively. Write down all the major pros and cons. Talk it over with a trusted friend or confidant. Try to visualize what “living that change” will look like for you. Making a major change won't happen overnight. It's a process that takes time and effort. There may be some initial discomfort. But after the initial culture shock and growing pains subside, you'll start to see things in a whole new light, and that fresh beginning could be everything you hoped for and more. Remember that every day is a gift and the gift we get taking that leap into something new can be the start of a truly magical journey. I'm Florine Mark, and that's “Today's Takeaway.”   Quotes: “I had that kind of nagging where I knew that I was meant to be doing more.” — Sandra [3:27] “I think for me, it was all about growth. I think that we know as women when we've done everything we can and we've topped out, whether it's in a relationship, a friendship, a job, whatever it might be.” — Sandra [7:25] “I knew that there had to be some other challenges and some other opportunity for growth for me. I needed more.” — Sandra [7:35] “Sometimes you just have to jump in and do it and set all of those fears aside.” — Sandra [9:29] “It may not be perfect, but there's a lesson there somewhere.” — Sandra [9:59] “It's so exciting to be part of something that is at the ground level. We're starting from scratch.” — Sandra [12:29] “In terms of how we want this to look and how we want to present, the sky's the limit, which is fantastic. That doesn't happen often, and it doesn't happen often in TV news, for sure.” — Sandra [13:15] “Stop moving. Take a moment, to get grounded, take as much time as you need to become aware of what you want so that you can think clearly and you can make a decision coming from a place of peace and groundedness.” — Sandra [14:11]   Brought to You By: Gardner White Furniture   Mentioned in This Episode: Sandra Ali Sandra Ali on Instagram  

With Sandra Ali, award-winning journalist and news anchor   One of the biggest challenges working women face is finding that delicate balance between a fulfilling home and family life and our demanding work schedule. Juggling the responsibilities of work and child care can feel overwhelming but it's equally important that we make time for ourselves to recharge our batteries with an active, enjoyable social life and supportive friends.   Sometimes, just to fit it all in, we have to make a few sacrifices. For example, it may mean attending an event but leaving early in order to fulfill another pre-existing obligation, or learning to creatively multi-task and find additional time in unexpected ways. One person who has mastered the art of the multi-task, is award-winning journalist and news anchor, Sandra Ali. Fitting in Zoom meetings or podcast interviews while waiting for her children in the school pick-up lane in her car is just one of the many ways Sandra makes the most out of her packed schedule. But even the most disciplined and organized among us may encounter the occasional speed bump. When that happens, it might be time to take a step back to re-assess the situation and consider alternative scenarios. Recognizing that a change is called for is only part of the solution. Knowing how and when to make that change can be just as challenging. Recently, Sandra found herself in that very situation. She realized that a change might be in order and she sat down with Florine to tell her how she decided it was the right time to make a change.   Be sure to tune in next week and listen to Florine's brand-new interview with Sandra Ali and hear all about her exciting lifestyle change and what life looks like today. In the meantime, please listen to Florine's initial interview with Sandra from February of 2022 as she talks about the challenges facing working mothers.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: Sandra talks about moving to Egypt as a child before returning to New York to go to school. What does Sandra remember about living in Egypt? Sandra talks about attending both NYU for musical theatre and Syracuse University for journalism. What made Sandra decide to get into journalism? What are some crazy or strange things that have happened to Sandra while on air? How does Sandra keep detached from a story that is highly emotional? How was it for Sandra to be in the public eye when she was pregnant? Sandra prioritizes spending quality time with her four children, even if it means sacrificing other activities like making beds or doing laundry. What does Sandra mean by learning to put herself first? Sandra leads by example by showing her kids what it looks like to eat healthy foods and take care of your body. How can we treat pregnant women better in our society?   Today's Takeaway: There are so many things we can learn from Sandra. She's a wonderful role model for women showing that even in the fast-paced, competitive world of broadcast TV news, it's possible to find a healthy, work-life balance. Sandra is candid about her own journey and shares how she learned to practice good self-care. As working mothers, it's so important to prioritize our own needs and learn to set healthy boundaries for ourselves. But what does that look like? Maybe it involves learning to say, “No” to the demands of others or setting aside that valuable “Me Time” to go for a run or yoga. Whatever it is that makes you feel better and gets your endorphins flowing enough to recharge your battery those precious few minutes can make all the difference. Instead of feeling exhausted or mentally drained, just giving ourselves that little break can help us regain the physical and emotional energy we need to be present at home or on the job. Remember that every single day is a gift and when we make ourselves a priority, we get stronger and everyone else around us benefits from that healthy example that we set. I'm Florine Mark, and that's “Today's Takeaway.”   Quotes: “It's a cultural thing, that you have family members step in and help when you don't have anyone else.” — Sandra [5:41] “I fell in love with the theater. To me, it was magical, and it was like an escape, and I fell in love with everything about the theater.” — Sandra [8:04] “I fell in love with books and the written word, and I've always been that way.” — Sandra [9:08] “Ultimately, what wins is usually a surprise.” — Sandra [13:26] “I have a lot of mom friends who will watch something and call me immediately afterward and say, how did you sit through that?” — Sandra [14:09] “I know the most important thing that I had decided was that I have to let [my children] know how much I love them all of the time, no matter what.” — Florine [19:33] “It wasn't until I really started to prioritize the things that I needed that were non-negotiable that changed everything for me.” — Sandra [22:18]   Brought to You By: Gardner White Furniture   Mentioned in This Episode: Sandra Ali Sandra Ali on Instagram  

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RIP Lisa Marie & her money problems, Eli Zaret post-Wild Card Weekend, plane crash live stream, Andy Dick arrested again, Jim Harbaugh returns to UofM, Gen Z loves luxury goods, Britney Spears' meltdown, RIP Robby Knevel, and Brenden Fraser tries to replace the clap with crying. Two Opens to the Show: Joe Biden singing happy birthday to somebody... but he doesn't know their name and former NFL linebacker Will Compton with an incredible fart posted to social media. Happy MLK Day. Our listeners are angry that we took the holiday off yesterday. Our new advertiser is Ghost Budsters. BranDon will do research and get back to you about the product. We See It Eli's Way on NFL Wild Card weekend, Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard's incredible 98-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, speculate Jim Harbaugh to the Denver Broncos, the new dimensions at Comerica Park, get angry about Charles White's phantom TD 40+ years ago, comment on an Alabama basketball player charged with murder, electronic strike zone in the minors, USC banning the racist word 'field' and much more. Weekend Celebrity Updates: Andy Dick was arrested AGAIN. Britney Spears had a 'meltdown' at a restaurant. Britney explains everything right here. Not-a-Prince Harry is a #1 selling author now. Kanye West marries a Kim Kardashian look-a-like. Chris Cuomo appears on the latest No BS News Hour. Classified documents are all the rage in the political arena these days. Hunter Biden hates his bastard daughter. Brendan Fraser won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards and cried. Drew hated Glass Onion. Did you like it? Vote here! Drew Crime: Dateline and 20/20 both featured Bryan Kohberger. Kohbooger is a total incel. Gen Z and young Millennials are focusing their money on luxury goods since they are saving so much living at home. Water bills still remain an issue in Detroit. An Arizona lawmaker had some young, hot, speedo-wearing dude in the background of his Zoom call. Rebecca Philips got in trouble for not liking a girl's penis & testes. Breaking Cult News: Jim Harbaugh confirms he will return to Michigan after President Ono got involved. The Ghostbusters music video has way too many celebrity cameos. A plane crash in Nepal captured on FB Live. Other video of the crash exists as well. We check in with our Buffalo Bills correspondent, John Bobbitt, but he forgot we had a scheduled interview. Death Triangle: RIP Lisa Marie Presley. RIP Robbie Knievel. RIP Robbie Bachman. Hot chicks are allowed to cut in line. Olivia Dunne is causing so many boners that LSU has to beef up security. Some jerk from Maine won the Mega Millions jackpot. Loco 4: Anybody seen Jason Carr? Paul Gross calls it quits. Rumor has it that Sandra Ali quit. Get Up and Go! Bally Sports Detroit is not bringing back Jack Morris. White Boy Rick and Charlie LeDuff have a gig in Warren in March. Kwame Kilpatrick wants to travel, but the feds say no. COVID-19: "Neil deGrasse Tyson Is Astronomically Wrong". XBB.1.5 is more likely to infect the vaccinated. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

With Sandra Ali, News Anchor for WDIV Detroit and Mom of Four   Being a working mom is never easy. Sometimes there is the unavoidable sense of mom guilt, whether you're needed at the office or home. I know from my own experience raising my seven children while working full-time how challenging it can be to achieve a healthy work-life balance. During the pandemic, ever-changing work situations and last-minute school closings only made the role of a working mom even more challenging. In addition to adjusting to staff shortages and longer hours at work, we're also battling the stress of ongoing exposure to COVID-19 and other related health and safety issues. If the family relies on your income you really don't have a choice; you show up and do your job. In these ever-changing times, we rely more than ever on the news to keep us informed on what to expect and how to control and do what we can.   My guest today is award-winning journalist and news anchor, Sandra Ali. She's best known for anchoring the weekend edition of the WDIV Channel 4 News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sandra is also a frequent guest on CNN, Fox News, and other networks. She was born in New York City and spent part of her early childhood growing up in Egypt. Pursuing a double major at Syracuse in Musical Theater and Journalism, she ultimately decided on a career in broadcast journalism. After earning her master's degree at Northwestern University, Sandra began to make her mark in the competitive and fast-paced world of TV news while raising her four children.   What You'll Hear on This Episode: What was Sandra's childhood like in Egypt and then New York? What led Sandra to pursue Musical Theater and Journalism? How did Sandra end up in Altoona, Pennsylvania?! What's the craziest thing that's happened to Sandra on-air? How can Sandra tell that a story is going to be something special? How does Sandra detach herself from an emotional or tragic story? How was it being in the public eye when pregnant? What ages are Sandra's children? What is Sandra's work schedule like now? How does Sandra balance work and home life? How does Sandra practice self-care? What does Sandra do for nutrition for her kids? Why Sandra wants to change the conversation around women's appearance.   Quotes: “There are some days where I will leave the house at 7:45 in the morning with all four kids and my last time I pull into the garage is 9 o'clock after practices.” — Sandra  “It's a very full-time job.” — Sandra “There is a lot of stuff that's not perfect in our house.” — Sandra    Today's Takeaway: There are so many things that we can learn from Sandra. She's a wonderful role model for women; showing that even in the fast-paced and competitive world of broadcast it's possible to find a healthy work-life balance. Sandra is candid about her own journey and she shares how she learned to practice good self-care. As working mothers, it's so important to prioritize our own needs and to learn to set healthy boundaries for ourselves. But what does that look like? Maybe it involves learning to say “NO” to the demands of others or setting aside that valuable “me time.” Maybe it's going for a run or to a yoga class. Whatever it is that makes you feel better and gets your endorphins flowing enough to recharge your battery, do it! Those precious few moments can make all the difference. Instead of feeling exhausted or mentally drained, just giving ourselves that little break can help us regain the physical or emotional energy that we all need to feel present at home or work. Remember, every single day is a gift and when we make ourselves a priority we get stronger and everyone else around us benefits. Be sure to take care of you, love as much as you can, give back to the community, and watch Sandra Ali! I'm Florine Mark and that's “Today's Takeaway.”   Brought to You By: Gardner White Furniture   Mentioned in This Episode: Sandra Ali Sandra Ali on Instagram

The beautifully talented, twin mom, and self proclaimed perfectionist, Detroit's WDIV Channel 4 reporter Sandra Ali sits down with the Mother Honestly Podcast.  Native New Yorker from Egyptian immigrants she has the experience in learning how to transition.   As a mom of four, with a booming career in broadcast journalism Sandra discusses the daily challenges of managing the idea of balance and focusing on what matters. Learning in her early days of motherhood that mommy burn-out is real, Sandra speaks honestly about perfection in motherhood as an impossible feat.  Leaning on each others talents, Sandra and her husband split the parenting responsibilities in shifts that works for their family.  A family that is committed to team work makes the dream work.  As a working mom, the challenges are not easy and prioritizing your partnership with your spouse is the key to a healthy marriage and life. Catch Sandra Ali most night's on the local Channel 4 New's here in the D! 

Season 1, Chapter 6: John Skelton's stories change every time he tells them. One that has been told, more than once, is that he gave his children to the Amish. Because they are such a private people, there's no record of their thoughts on this possibility. WDIV's Sandra Ali and Jeremy Allen hit the road to get a firsthand account from the Amish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 1, Chapter 10: John Skelton has been silent for the better part of a decade. WDIV’s Sandra Ali and Jeremy Allen do their best to get him to speak. In the meantime, police bring someone with Amish ties to confront John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 1, Chapter 10: John Skelton has been silent for the better part of a decade. WDIV’s Sandra Ali and Jeremy Allen do their best to get him to speak. In the meantime, police bring someone with Amish ties to confront John. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The young brother -- Andrew, 9, Alexander, 7, and Tanner, 5 -- vanished from Morenci, Michigan, while celebrating Thanksgiving with their father John Skelton. The father has never been charged with murder in connection to the boys’ disappearance, but he is serving 10 to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest to unlawful imprisonment in Sept. 2011. Nancy Grace explores the latest in the case with Sandra Ali and Jeremy Allen, who are covering the Skelton brothers' case for Detroit's WDIV-TV, psychologist Caryn Stark, and Cold Case Research Institute director Sheryl McCollum.