Kristina Guerrero (@kristinaguerrero), former E! News correspondent and host of The List, has spent over 20 years in entertainment journalism. From red carpets in Hollywood to becoming the first Latina host on E! News, Kristina’s story is about breaking barriers and finding resilience.

In this episode of Off Deadline, Kristina joins Melissa DiGianfilippo (@melissadflip) of Proof Publicity to share:

• Why representation matters and how she inspired young women in media
• The pinch-me celebrity moments that defined her E! career
• Her CMA Awards stunt with 50 bottles of Jack Daniels
• Interviewing Taylor Swift before she was a superstar
• How motherhood deepened her empathy as a journalist
• The hardest year of her life: sobriety, finding God, breast cancer, and job loss
• Launching her memoir and podcast She Believed to empower others

This episode blends Hollywood stories, personal resilience, and advocacy for representation from one of entertainment’s most recognizable Latina journalists.

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Corina Vanek, development reporter with The Arizona Republic, has spent a decade covering development, business, and the stories shaping Arizona’s growth. From breaking one of the state’s biggest scoops to facing scrutiny over controversial development stories, Corina has seen firsthand the impact journalism can have.

In this episode of Off Deadline, Corina joins Melissa DiGianfilippo of Proof Publicity
to share:

• How she broke the story of TSMC’s $120 billion investment in Phoenix
• Why public records are her superpower as a reporter
• Covering controversial developments and the scrutiny that comes with it
• The Flagstaff tragedy that still sticks with her today
• How her reporting influenced policies and tenant outcomes
• The hobbies and passions (from baseball to bunnies) that keep her balanced

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Rachel Cole (@rachelcoletv1011), anchor and reporter with NBC 12 News, has spent over a decade covering Arizona’s biggest stories. From moments of raw vulnerability on assignment to the lighthearted bloopers that keep her laughing, Rachel has lived every side of journalism.

In this episode of Off Deadline, Rachel joins Melissa DiGianfilippo (@melissadflip) of Proof Publicity to share:

• The firefighter training story that became a career-defining moment
• Why vulnerability connects journalists more deeply to viewers
• How she copes with covering tragedies and child abuse cases
• The hilarious “Utah ocean” Ron Burgundy moment on-air
• Why solutions journalism matters more than ever
• How her family’s support and values shaped her career

This episode blends raw honesty, resilience, and humor from one of Arizona’s most trusted news voices.

🎧 Listen now, watch on YouTube, and don’t forget to follow @proofpublicity for more episodes of Off Deadline.

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