<p>Carol Costello on Courage, Career, and the Future of Journalism</p><p>From the CNN anchor desk to true-crime storytelling, <strong>Carol Costello</strong> joins <strong>Jamie Maglietta</strong> for a raw, revealing conversation about courage, reinvention, and what comes next for journalism.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Unknown to Known</strong>, Carol opens up about:</p><ul><li><p>What inspired her to launch <em>Carol Costello Presents: The God Hook</em></p></li><li><p>How to produce deeply researched, ethical true-crime stories that honor victims</p></li><li><p>What it really takes to show up on camera with courage—especially when life gets hard</p></li><li><p>Why trust, not trends, is the foundation of long-term media credibility</p></li><li><p>How she’s helping shape the next generation of journalists at Loyola Marymount University</p></li></ul><p>Jamie and Carol also dive into:</p><ul><li><p>The shift from legacy television to podcasts, YouTube, and Substack</p></li><li><p>How journalists and experts can become reliable on-camera sources</p></li><li><p>Overcoming perfectionism and fear in today’s creator-driven media landscape</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to stay relevant, show up authentically, and lead with courage in a changing media world—this episode is for you.</p><p>00:00 – Bring Your Courage<br>01:00 – From CNN to True Crime<br>04:00 – Producing Ethical Crime Stories<br>08:00 – The Challenge of Monetizing Podcasts<br>10:00 – Rebranding and Building on YouTube<br>14:00 – Finding Confidence on Camera<br>17:00 – Listening Like a Journalist<br>22:00 – Becoming a Reliable Source<br>25:00 – Teaching Journalism in 2025<br>31:00 – The Future of News &amp; the Substack Shift<br>40:00 – When Life Interrupts Work<br>54:00 – Dipping to Black &amp; Reinvention<br>56:00 – Final Thoughts on Courage</p><p>Website: <a href="https://carolcostellopresents.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://carolcostellopresents.com</a><br>Podcast: <em>Carol Costello Presents: The God Hook</em> (Ohio Craigslist Killer)<br>🎧 <a href="https://apple.co/3XyNE6w" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://apple.co/3XyNE6w</a></p><p>🎙 <strong>About the Show</strong><br><em>Unknown to Known</em> is hosted by Jamie Maglietta, a veteran TV news producer with over 20 years of experience helping anchors, reporters, and experts deliver with impact. Today, she helps leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs show up with presence, power, and purpose.</p><p> <strong>Connect with Jamie:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/">https://www.instagram.com/jamie_maglietta/</a></p><p>Show Clips: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/">https://www.instagram.com/get_oncamready/</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-maglietta/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Website &amp; Visibility Program:</strong><br>Visibility Program: <a href="https://www.oncamready.com/"><strong>https://www.oncamready.com/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Resources + Links:</strong><br>(ON CAM) Ready: Checklist: <a href="https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist">https://www.oncamready.com/waitlist</a> </p><p><strong>Substack:</strong><br>The Scroll Newsletter: <a href="https://oncamready.substack.com"><strong>https://oncamready.substack.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Riverside (Affiliate):</strong><br>Record your content with Riverside:  <a href="https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrE">https://riverside.sjv.io/09VWrE</a></p><p>Discount Code: OCR15</p><p><strong>Brand Builders Group (Affiliate):</strong> <a href="https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121">https://ro474.infusionsoft.app/app/form/web-form-submitted121</a></p><p><strong>VidIQ (Affiliate):</strong> <a href="https://vidiq.com/oncamready">https://vidiq.com/oncamready</a></p><p><strong>YouTube Channels:</strong></p><p>Main Channel (ON CAM Ready Media): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@oncamready</strong></a></p>