Letisha Bereola

Almost 6 years ago I walked away from a successful and promising career. This move was almost unheard of at the time-- you didn't leave TV news at the top of your game by choice. Looking back, here are 5 lessons I learned from following my gut and starting a new chapter.

1. I could feel in my bones I outgrew the space I worked so hard to occupy. I had to be okay with letting the career I went to school for and could have taken "all the way" being over. Once I was at peace with that, I took my exit planning to another level.

2. Sometimes you need a coach to reflect back your truth. What you've heard from God. You will doubt yourself, but a good coach will help bring you back home.

3. Once I really OWNED the power that I'm a six-figure and beyond earner, I realized I could take that identity anywhere, not just on the news desk.

4. A few months before my end date I won a career changing award. I looked at it like a God wink. Well done, daughter.

5. My next chapter STARTED where I was. I starting coaching folks for free and producing my own podcast wellll before most news anchors came into the space. I didn't wait and it paid off.

I've worked with my favorite actor. His name is Tom. This opportunity called me on the phone. Two Black girls, former news reporters, met at NABJ forever ago, and here we are KiKi-ing with Tom Hanks. We produced a pilot for a global superstar. It's surreal. Where they do that at!! I was just scrolling through my camera roll, and oh, there's Tom laughing with me and Jenna. This was minutes before he did the Toy Story voice. Guys, I don't know how to explain how I went from watching A League of Their Own on VHS on repeat as a kid (there's no crying in baseball!!) to telling him, he's the reason why I played softball. I cried when we lost 😩These are my Friday night thoughts. My life in God's hands is the most incredible adventure. I would chose no other life. What he plans to do with all these experiences I have no idea. I hope he gets the glory, though because there's no other explanation for my life. It makes no sense without him orchestrating it all. The pilot will remain unreleased. Still waiting on God to explain that plot twist. But I get to weave this experience into the story of my life. And that is more than enough!

Jenna ❤️ we the future girl!! Jenna Hanchard

If your struggling to get back in shape and are open to new adventures, I highly recommend you find community and do it together. And moms I'm looking right at YOU! Move yourself up on the list and exercise in way that brings you joy. Keep searching for the right routine, don't give up on that! You'll find it. Thank you to the ladies of Unleash for welcoming me with open arms. The kindness flows from the top with our trainer On Q Fitness | Jacksonville, Florida. I haven't weighed myself in weeks because I know progress when I feel it-- don't need the number. Onward!!!