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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 45 MIN

She Broke the News on 9/11... Then She Walked Away From It All

from Bring Your Big Energy Podcast · host Bring Your Big Energy

Carol Lin spent decades telling the world's biggest stories—from breaking the news of 9/11 on CNN to reporting from war zones across the globe. But the most important story she would ever tell became her own.In this deeply moving conversation, Carol opens up about navigating grief, losing her husband to cancer, becoming a mother, walking away from a prestigious career, and redefining what success truly means.Together, Stacey and Carol explore:• Why walking away isn't failure• The courage it takes to reinvent yourself• Motherhood, identity, and finding purpose after loss• The hidden cost of achievement and burnout• Why financial independence creates freedom• How to build a life that aligns with who you truly areIf you've ever questioned your career, your purpose, or wondered what's next, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself.Your greatest chapter may still be ahead.

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