When long-time meteorologist Craig Setzer was told to say “urgent” more often, despite delivering calm, clear skies, he knew it was time for a change. In this episode, Sara Davenport sits down with Craig to talk about what it’s really like to walk away from a decades-long career in local TV and chart a new course. From teaching and forensic meteorology to landing a role with Royal Caribbean, Craig shares how he leveraged his experience and added new skills to build a life he loves outside the newsroom.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pivot into a meaningful second act (without going back to square one), this conversation will give you both insight and inspiration.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Craig Setzer on LinkedIn
• Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Why building new skills before you leave the newsroom makes your pivot easier (and less scary).
2. How TV professionals can translate “invisible” talents—like quick decision-making and deadline pressure—into standout skills in the corporate world.
3. Why LinkedIn is the best place to start networking, researching new careers, and building your next chapter.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

From ghostwriting on LinkedIn to media training and freelance true crime reporting, Sara Davenport breaks down how burned-out broadcasters can start making real money without leaving their skill set behind. Whether you're still in the news or already pivoting out, this episode is packed with actionable ways to turn your newsroom experience into new income streams that pay more, offer more freedom, and align with your life.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Why soft skills like storytelling, communication, and working under pressure are high-income skills and how to pitch them.
   
   
2. Smart, realistic ways to start making money on the side (without launching a full business or becoming an influencer).
   
   
3. The mindset shift that helps you go from underpaid in news… to well-paid and respected in a new role or industry.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

You won’t stay in TV forever—so why wait until burnout makes the decision for you? In this episode, Sara Davenport walks you through five practical and powerful steps to prepare for your career pivot before you hit the breaking point. From letting go of ego to translating your skills into corporate language, she lays out a clear plan to help news professionals start their next chapter with clarity and confidence.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Free Career Assessment Test: COUPON CODE for the Test: FREECAREERTEST
• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Need help with your first steps? Check out BreakingOutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

1. Why ego may be holding you back more than helping you during a career transition.
2. Five critical steps to help you pivot out of TV news with strategy, not panic.
3. How to start aligning your LinkedIn, resume, and mindset with your next chapter—not your current role.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Toxic newsroom culture is driving good journalists out of the industry—and it’s not just about burnout. From denied PTO and invasive comments about appearance, to missed milestones and $21/hour salaries for multi-skilled reporters, the reality of working in TV news is far from the dream many were sold. In this episode, Sara Davenport exposes the culture killers hiding in plain sight, shares personal red flags from her own career, and calls for a shift from sacrifice to sustainability in the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
• Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• How the toxic “team player” culture in TV news is costing journalists their health, boundaries, and family time.
• The financial reality of being overworked and underpaid—and why so many are finally saying “enough.”
• Why starting your exit strategy now (before you burn out) is the smartest move you can make.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Burned out in TV news? You’re not alone. If you’re losing sleep, dreading Sundays, or questioning your future in broadcasting, this episode gives you four clear signs it’s time to go—and a path forward when you’re ready to walk away from the newsroom.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TVnewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Breaking Out of Breaking News Community: Broadcastersbreakroom.com
• Take the Free Career Clarity Quiz: BreakingoutofBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Four major red flags that signal it's time to get serious about an exit plan.
• What to do if your job is hurting your mental health (and your Sundays).
• How to start dreaming again—and identifying what you want beyond the newsroom.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

Host Sara Davenport opens up about the moment she almost quit TV news on day one—and how that disaster led to a dream career outside the newsroom. If you’ve been asking yourself “How do I get out of TV news?” or “What else can I do with these skills?”—this episode is your starting point. Sara shares her journey from small markets to top ten anchor… and the signs that told her it was time to go.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TvNewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Broadcasters Breakroom Community: www.BroadcastersBreakroom.com
• Check out Sara’s Coaching and the Academy - www.BreakingOutOfBreakingNews.com

💡 3 Key Takeaways from This Episode

• The hard truth about longevity in TV news—and why most journalists eventually leave.
• How to avoid jumping into a job you’ll hate just to escape the newsroom.
• The three biggest lessons from Sara’s “trainwreck” first day—and how they still apply now.

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.

• Connect with Sara Davenport - TvNewsMentor@gmail.com
• Join the Broadcasters Breakroom Community: www.BroadcastersBreakroom.com
• Check out Sara’s Coaching and the Academy - www.BreakingOutOfBreakingNews.com

🎧 About the Podcast

Breaking Out of Breaking News is a podcast for burned-out TV news professionals ready to pivot, repurpose their storytelling skills, and design a life they actually love. Hosted by Sara Davenport—a former anchor and media mentor—you’ll get honest conversations, career coaching insights, and real-world inspiration for making your next move.