Paula Reid: From CBS Intern to CNN — Career, Motherhood & Becoming Undeniable

Sixteen years ago, Paula Reid and I were interns at CBS News — walking through the same newsroom, swapping stories, taking in the history around us, and wondering where this industry might take us.   Today, Paula is CNN's Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent, covering some of the biggest legal and political stories in the country.   But what makes this conversation so powerful is not just the résumé. It's the persistence, preparation, pivots, and life behind it.   On this episode of Mostly Together, Paula and I reflect on the full-circle nature of reconnecting all these years later — from our CBS News intern days and BoltBus memories to the path that took her from law school to legal journalism, from fact-checking behind the scenes to reporting on national television.   Paula opens up about the moments that shaped her career, including the early opportunities that taught her to say yes, the Mueller investigation breakthrough that opened the door to a bigger role at CBS, and the advice that has stayed with her through high-pressure moments: always go back to the work.   We also talk about ambition, motherhood, marriage, health, family support, and the tradeoffs that come with building a demanding career while protecting what matters most.   This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered whether they are too late, too behind, too different, or too far from where they want to be. It's a conversation about building your lane, trusting your preparation, making peace with tradeoffs, and remembering that sometimes the work itself is what steadies you.   Explore Mostly Together — new episodes every Wednesday: 🌐 https://www.mostlytogetherpod.com/   📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mostlytogetherpod   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-together/id1871317737   🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Q2TPERHFNgnapvuOQJqSx   📲 Connect with Nicole: Instagram & Facebook: @nicolenalepatv Podcast IG & FB: @mostlytogetherpod   📲 Follow Paula: Instagram: @paulareidcnn