Sometimes success means walking away. On this episode of Going the Distance, Jill Beck interviews Sonni Abatta, a former newscaster turned podcaster, about her journey in journalism, the challenges she faced, and her current work in media. They discuss the importance of local news, the impact of social media on news consumption, and the need for empowerment through understanding different perspectives. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of women in the workplace and the importance of supporting one another. Jill talks about her past working in tech and touches on the nuances of professionalism in the workplace, the balance between self-expression and societal expectations, and the importance of time management in combating burnout. Sonni shares personal anecdotes about navigating professional attire, the challenges of being judged based on appearance, and the significance of female friendships in personal growth and support. Sonni also promotes her upcoming group trip to Italy! Recommended: * Ground News: https://www.instagram.com/groundnews/ * SmartHER News: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ * Mo News: https://www.instagram.com/mosheh/ Connect with Sonni: * Sonni's Ultimate Girls Trip to Puglia, Italy - April, 2025: https://wegottatalk.com/girls-trip * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonniabatta/ * We Gotta Talk podcast: https://wegottatalk.com/podcast-show/ Connect with Go Long: * Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter - https://golong.substack.com/subscribe * Schedule a complimentary consultation - https://calendly.com/jill-c-beck/20-minute-no-obligation-chat * Learn more about Go Long - https://www.golong.me/how-it-works * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justgolong/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justgolong/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-long/