Welcome to Hope’s Cast, a space dedicated to self-growth and motivation. Follow host Hope Salman, a television reporter with keen interviewing skills honed in Chicago, as she talks to people who have kept going through difficult times. With Hope, guests get beyond highlight reels on social media and share how they’re cracking life’s codes.
Diane Pathieu: Fighting silent battles while live on TV
Some TV news reporters and anchors should get an award for their acting skills. Like everyone else, real life happens to us. Sometimes while we are live on TV.
Diane Pathieu shares the painful memory she has, learning her husband has brain cancer, while anchoring a newscast.
It was the most intense commercial break of her life.
Diane is a reporter and fill-in anchor in Chicago at WLS/ABC7. She is one of very few Middle Eastern women in news working for the third largest television market in America. Press play to hear how she clawed her way there and found match, both in news and in her personal life.
Connect with her on social media @dianepathieu
Episode recorded 10.10.22
6 Jul 2022
Hope's Cast: Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Hope's Cast!
Much has changed in my life since the last episode! I am ready to share all of the details. Tune in to learn what I've been up to!
Season 2 is here!
12 Jul 2021
Kenzie K: Navigating the broadcasting business and life as a radio host
Kenzie K is a radio host in Chicago. Her show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday on B96.
Kenzie started her career working at KDWB and KDOG in Minneapolis, most recently hosted middays at WLLD in Lakeland, Florida. Earlier she also worked as a news reporter for KEYC, the dual CBS/Fox-affiliated station in Mankato, Minnesota.
Kenzie has an infectious energy and love for life. In this episode, we discuss her career journey and how she made it to Chicago at just 26-years-old. We also discuss her relationship with Justin Roman and so many details of her life in-between.
16 Jun 2021
Larry Potash: Chicago TV news anchor reflects on his career and shares journalism tips
Episode 15 is out now! I’m thrilled to announce my guest: Larry Potash
A 14-time Emmy winner, Larry is the co-anchor of WGN’s Morning News, the top-rated morning TV news show in Chicago.
He started his anchoring career with WGN in 1995 and is an iconic TV personality in Illinois, having reported on news in Chicago and beyond for more than a quarter-century. His documentary series, “Backstory with Larry Potash,” explores tales of history, religion, culture, and science.
Larry came to WGN from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he had worked as a weekend anchor and political reporter. Before that, he was at WFIE-TV in Evansville, Indiana, and at KLMG-TV in Longview, Texas.
He says he is living his dream and couldn’t picture himself doing anything else. In this episode, Larry shares insights from his decades of experience in the news business. Whether you are just starting out as a journalist or a seasoned news professional, this is a MUST-listen episode. The information is so valuable and his advice has guided me throughout my career.
I was Larry’s intern in college, and it’s been a privilege to call him a mentor. He is as brilliant and as passionate about his work as they come.
Thank you again, Larry!
*Episode recorded via Zoom on May 21st, 2021*
28 May 2021
Amal Hadid & Lora Kawar: Physician assistants by day, fashion bloggers by night
Episode 14 features Amal Hadid and Lora Kawar. By day, these women are physician assistants, and by night, they are the faces behind the LAMstyle blog.
These ladies have it all- brains, beauty and all the details about the latest trends. They gained thousands of followers by sharing parts of their lives with the world.
In this episode you will hear how they juggle their hospital and social media jobs, about their origin story, how they make money through LAMstyle, and all of the work that goes on behind-the-scenes.
If your interested in the reality that isn’t a highlight reel, this episode is for you!
The episode was recorded on April 21st, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
Thank you to the episode sponsor, Nu Wave Fish and Chicken
7 May 2021
Chris Fahmy: Self-made millionaire shares online marketing and TikTok tips
Chris Fahmy is a Canadian entrepreneur and self-made millionaire, at just 30-years-old. He went from living in his car to living out his dreams. Much of his success comes from his online marketing and drop shipping companies. He explains what the drop shipping business is, and the tips that helped him gain his success.
Chris is also has more than 3 million followers on TikTok. He shares why he joined TikTok and how his page grew so quickly.
If you want to learn how to better market your business and how to grow your social following, this is the episode for you!
14 Apr 2021
Nora Dababneh: Reimagining the hairstyling industry & sharing entrepreneurial tips
Nora Dababneh her dreams a reality when she opened her own hair salon at just 20-years-old. Her success allowed her the opportunity to become a brand ambassador for many leading brands in the hair industry. When she is not at her salon with her clients, she is traveling the world teaching her hair styling techniques.
In this episode you will hear all about the challenges of starting your own business, experiences working in the beauty industry during the pandemic, ways Nora overcame the habit of people pleasing, and how she made her dreams a reality. Nora also shares many entrepreneurial tips.
1 Apr 2021
Amber Lancaster: Life behind-the-scenes of a Hell's Kitchen Chef
Amber is a contestant on season 19 of Hell’s Kitchen and the head chef at Aparium Hotel. She has a culinary degree from Le Cordon Bleu Paris and has worked for top chefs all over the world.
She spills the beans about life behind-the-scenes of the TV show and the kitchen.
Amber and I met when we were studying at Loyola University. She is as tenacious and driven as they come. She shares her experiences working in the most intense kitchens, the set back that almost ended her career, and how she grew from it all.
Amber even shares her favorite tools and cooking tip in this episode.
16 Mar 2021
Dana Boulukos: Traveling on a teacher's salary & teaching during the pandemic
Dana Boulukos is a middle school science teacher- and not just any teacher, she was my 6th grade teacher!
It’s important to stop and reflect on growth. Ms. B and I reflect on how education has changed over the last couple years. She shares her experience teaching during the pandemic and what the future of education looks like. We also discuss traveling on a budget and investing in the education traveling can provide.
Ms. B made my travel bug come to life when I was just 12 years old. Her travel advice has guided me through the years. I am thankful for all the teachers who accepted me for who I am. They inspire me to continue down my own path!
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26 Feb 2021
Rodrigo Garcia Platas: Breaking down life coaching, overcoming childhood trauma, and mental health awareness
Rodrigo Garcia Platas is a transformational life coach master, with more than 20 years of experience. He is an expert in systemic psychology and certified as a FIFA sports psychologist. He has more than 100,000 students all around the world.
In this episode, Rodrigo explains the difference between life coaching and therapy- and the importance of seeking guidance when it comes to mental health. Rodrigo vulnerably shares his emotional breakthrough journey, and how it inspires him to help people find their peace and ultimate potential. He also explains the systemic Unani Biotypes method that he teaches.
You can follow Rodrigo @rgpdevelopment
10 Feb 2021
Nathalie Basha: Life as a travel journalist & digital storytelling tips
Nathalie Basha is a Webby nominated digital journalist. Her stories are centered around travel and culture. She’s traveled to more than 30 countries documenting the people and places she encounters. Nathalie produces, films, writes, edits, and reports her own content. Her YouTube Channel called, “The Travel Muse” has thousands of subscribers, and millions view her content.
Nathalie's stories include covering a women’s prison in Colombia and a sacred Māori tattoo ceremony in New Zealand. She uncovered the abuses in elephant tourism in Southeast Asia, trekked to an isolated mountain town on the Georgia/Russia border to report on a local family, and visited Pablo Escobar’s mansion-turned-theme park in Colombia.
Ever wonder what it would be like to get paid to travel the world? Nathalie and I discuss the journey that led to her dream role. She doesn’t hold back the struggles and setbacks.
Listen in to hear what life is like for a successful journalist living outside the box! She also shares tips and her favorite production gear.
21 Jan 2021
Aminah Musa: Maintaining a successful clothing company, while embracing cultural roots and protecting your peace
Aminah Musa is a fashion designer whose passion for sharing knowledge about her roots inspired her clothing company, called Paliroots. It’s a Palestinian inspired brand dedicated to sharing ideas and information about her culture.
In this episode we discuss what inspired the brand and the origin story that shaped the woman Aminah is today. At just 26 years old, she’s built an empire. Find out how she turned her passion into a successful career. She encourages people about how they can do it, too.
Listen to hear entrepreneur tips and how you can join the fight to maintain inner peace.
Podcast was recorded August 22, 2020 at the Treble Recording studio in Chicago.
6 Jan 2021
Ruben Santa: Thoughts on landing his dream job at Google and being a UX designer for YouTube
Ever wonder what it would be like to work for Google and Youtube? Well, Ruben Santa is the man with the answers. Santa is rounding out his 6th year working for Google. He is a User Experience Designer for Youtube (Google is the parent company of YouTube).
He focuses on designing the main app on mobile and web. This means he helps design the page you land on when you watch YouTube videos.
In this episode we discuss Ruben’s journey getting into the design world, the setbacks he faced while achieving his title at Google, and life after all of his success. Santa also shares job interviewing tips that helped land him his first job with the company.
Previously, Santa worked at major companies including: Sony, Warner Bros., IDEO, eBay and the United Nations. Listen in to hear how he earned his title and how you could land a job like his.
16 Dec 2020
Dionne Miller: Behind the scenes of sports reporting and anchoring in Chicago
Dionne Miller is a sports reporter and anchor at ABC 7 in Chicago. Dionne and I met when I worked at ABC 7 as a field producer and assistant assignment editor. She shares her journey, struggles, and successes reporting on sports. She also opens up about her struggle with body image and how she overcomes setbacks. If you are looking to be a sports reporter, multimedia journalist, or just want to learn more about the news business, this is a must listen!
2 Dec 2020
Mohammad Jamal Dean: Journey through medicine, water rescue, & humanitarian aid tips
Mohammad Jamal Dean is a nurse anesthetist. His background includes emergency medicine and water rescue. He has provided anesthesia as a CRNA around the world, touching lives in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. We discuss his struggles growing up, his work in refugee camps, and how he sees the pandemic. Listen in to catch Mohammad's humanitarian aid tips.
17 Nov 2020
Adrienne Bynum Terry: Making the most of the stay-at-home order and embracing your difference
In this episode Adrienne Bynum Terry opens up about life outside of ministry. We discuss the stay-at-home order and what it means to show up for yourself. Adrienne has been sharing messages of hope and healing with thousands of people for years, and it is a pleasure that she trust me to share parts of her story.
1 Nov 2020
Kice Akkawi: A look behind the Chicago music scene & breaking cultural barriers
Kice Akkawi owns a music consulting agency, called Treblemonsters, based in Chicago. His studio, Treble Recordings, is where Hope's Cast interviews are recorded. In this episode we discuss difficulties living between two cultures, how musicians adapted during the stay-at-home order, tips to turn your side hustle into a career, what the music scene is like behind the senes, and much more.
20 Oct 2020
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