Episode notes
Seven-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and former news anchor Andrea Morehead Allen joins They Tried It for a powerful conversation about workplace abuse, racism in corporate media, retaliation, gaslighting, and what it took to walk away after 21 years in television news.
Andrea opens up about the emotional toll of toxic work environments, navigating discrimination as a Black woman in media, surviving breast cancer during workplace turmoil, and why she ultimately filed a federal lawsuit instead of remaining silent. She also shares how therapy, faith, community, and self-trust helped her reclaim her life and purpose.
This episode dives into:
- Workplace abuse and toxic corporate culture
- Racism and discrimination in media organizations
- Gaslighting, retaliation, and career suppression
- Emotional burnout and the impact of stress on health
- Why Black women are often blocked from leadership roles
- The power of truth-telling and advocacy
- Knowing when it’s time to leave a toxic workplace
- Healing, resilience, and reclaiming your voice
Andrea’s story is raw, honest, and deeply important for anyone navigating workplace adversity, corporate politics, discrimination, or emotional exhaustion on the job.
Follow Andrea:
Instagram: @andreawthr
YouTube: My Silence Is Not For Sale with Andrea Morehead
About the Host
Lindiwe is a sought-after speaker, interviewer, and culture strategist across several industries, known for bridging theory and practice through storytelling and lived experience. With over 25 years of experience spanning leadership development, organizational effectiveness, coaching, and media storytelling, she is the founder of FutureState Collective—the culture and media platform that produces They Tried It.
She has interviewed actors, authors, activists, and cultural leaders; has been invited to speak and host conversations across platforms; has been featured by Bloomberg Radio and SAG-AFTRA; and has hosted Google's "Level Up in Tech," to name a few.
Learn more about Lindiwe and view her media kit here.
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