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Trying is Winning: with Sara Haines
Manage episode 484133169 series 2883376
Most people will be haunted by the words “what if?”—but not Sara Haines. She’s the witty and whip smart co-host on The View, former anchor on Good Morning America and Today, Emmy-nominated journalist. In this episode, Sara opens up about the moments the world didn’t see; the less polished parts of her journey—the rejections, pivots, and quiet persistence that led her to one of the most iconic tables in television. Sara shares:
- The real story behind getting on-air at the Today Show (hint: it involves stalking someone on the subway)
- What happened when she finally got her name in the title... and then the show got canceled
- The identity whiplash of going from “fun girl” to “mom content only”
- The unexpected moment that nearly made her walk away from TV
- The emotional toll of being praised, passed over, and pigeonholed
- Her dream to be on Saturday Night Live and the moment she was actually parodied on it
- The surprising advice her husband gave that set her free: “Let go of the dream you never actually had”
- Why “being the person who tries” is her life’s north star.
- Featuring cameos from: Kristen Cavallari, Hoda & Kathie Lee, Kiki Palmer, Chris Brown, and a surprisingly pivotal moment with a Facebook intern.
- What it really means to try: when no one’s watching, when the outcome is uncertain, and when the voice in your head says “you’re not good enough.”
Follow Sara here.
Book Rec: She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb
200 episodes
Manage episode 484133169 series 2883376
Most people will be haunted by the words “what if?”—but not Sara Haines. She’s the witty and whip smart co-host on The View, former anchor on Good Morning America and Today, Emmy-nominated journalist. In this episode, Sara opens up about the moments the world didn’t see; the less polished parts of her journey—the rejections, pivots, and quiet persistence that led her to one of the most iconic tables in television. Sara shares:
- The real story behind getting on-air at the Today Show (hint: it involves stalking someone on the subway)
- What happened when she finally got her name in the title... and then the show got canceled
- The identity whiplash of going from “fun girl” to “mom content only”
- The unexpected moment that nearly made her walk away from TV
- The emotional toll of being praised, passed over, and pigeonholed
- Her dream to be on Saturday Night Live and the moment she was actually parodied on it
- The surprising advice her husband gave that set her free: “Let go of the dream you never actually had”
- Why “being the person who tries” is her life’s north star.
- Featuring cameos from: Kristen Cavallari, Hoda & Kathie Lee, Kiki Palmer, Chris Brown, and a surprisingly pivotal moment with a Facebook intern.
- What it really means to try: when no one’s watching, when the outcome is uncertain, and when the voice in your head says “you’re not good enough.”
Follow Sara here.
Book Rec: She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb
200 episodes
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