Category: Buzz

How I made the transition from traditional journalism to creating content filled with positive and uplifting news.
Buzz, Good News, Uplifting Stories

Talking My Transition To Uplifting, Positive News On NPR’s GPB Radio

Thank you to GPB’s “On Second Thought” for having me on to talk about uplifting, positive news So how does a traditional journalist make the shift from talking doom and gloom to creating content that is uplifting and positive news? Do folks really want to hear this kind of news? Thank you to Virginia Prescott and the folks at “On Second Thought” for having me on to talk about the biggest shift of my career. Here’s the segment, in case

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My debut on CBS Sunday Morning talking sharing motherhood with a woman I will never be able to meet or thank.
Buzz, Daryn's Blog, Family, Life Lessons Took Me Long Time To Learn, Parenting

CBS Sunday Morning Debut: A Mother’s Day Card For My Daughter’s First Mother

Thank you, CBS Sunday Morning, for the chance to be on your incredible program! Such a thrill to hear Jane Pauley introduce my piece. This is about dreams coming true in ways you don’t expect. About being in debt to others, And mostly, about one awesome daughter. And this is for you, You, who might be with the one you want this Mother’s Day. I’m sending love. And understanding. If enjoy this story, you might enjoy my book, “Hope Possible:

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Daryn Kagan giving her TED Talk at TEDxBigSky. How To Watch The News And Get Inspired.
Buzz

Daryn’s TED Talk: “How To Watch The News And Get Inspired”

Giving a TED Talk has long been on my bucket list. A gajillion thanks to the folks at TEDxBigSky who invited me to be part of their 2018 event. The theme of this entire TEDx event was “Positivity.” My talk, “How To Watch The News And Get Inspired.” Yes, I really do believe there is a way to be informed and inspired. I’d love to hear your thoughts at the bottom of the page. I’d also love to come speak

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Buzz, Celebrities, Daryn's Blog

Daryn On HLN- Growing Up With Florence Henderson’s Wonderful Real Life Kids

The world knew Florence Henderson as a talented actress and of course, as Carol Brady, the mom on The Brady Bunch. Those of us who grew up with her kids in Beverly Hills, knew her as, “Mrs. Bernstein,” the mother to the some of the nicest kids any of us knew. When Florence Henderson passed away last week, the producers at HLN asked me to come on and share a sweet side of her millions of her fans probably didn’t

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TODAY Show correspondent invited Daryn Kagan on HERMoney podcast.
Buzz, Celebrities

TODAY Show HerMoney Correspondent Jean Chatzky Features Daryn, Husband And Miles Hobby

There are too many great things to share with you about TODAY Show financial correspondent Jean Chatzky. She’s smart, talks and explains money in approachable, interesting ways. And she’s her own best success story. She had to teach herself smart money moves. Such an honor when Jean invited me on her HerMoney Podcast. We talked reinvention, my book, dogs. And then the subject of Miles Husband’s crazy frequent flyer hobby happen to come up. “Can we talk to him?” she

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Books, Buzz

Meredith Vieira Show Features Daryn And “Hope Possible”

A huge, “Thank you!” to Meredith Vieira and her staff for hosting me on her daytime talk show. They truly gave me the star treatment. My own dressing room with snacks! Hair, make up, and a really long segment talking about my new book, “Hope Possible.” We talked about losing my job at CNN, reinventing my career. We also talked about finding love and becoming a mom. The staff was kind enough to take a couple of the topics and

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Buzz, Overcoming Obstacles

My HLN Interview: I Can Go Home Again!

Feeling so grateful to my professional family at HLN, first cousins to CNN. The beautiful Christi Paul invited me to come talk about reinventing my career, finding love and becoming a mom. The producers also found a ton of clips from my CNN career. Those moments seem like yesterday and another life. Just in case you missed the segment, here it is. If you want to see more about “Hope Possible,” you can find it here. Available in both print and

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Buzz, Love Stories, Marriage

“Love And Romance Radio” Plays Host To Daryn & Husband

If you’re looking for an uplifting book, written in really short chapters, please check out Daryn’s new book, “Hope Possible: A Network News Anchor’s Thoughts On Losing Her Job, Finding Love, A New Career, And My Dog, Always My Dog.” Like the overweight person who has lost a ton of weight and still sees a fat person in the mirror, I think a part of me will forever feel like the never-been-married single girl. I am always surprised to get an invitation

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“Life Matters'” John St. Augustine Invites Daryn Kagan For Some Great Conversation

John St. Augustine and I go back to even before our Oprah Radio days. A friendship was formed was the first day he emailed me saying, “Hey, I like what you’re doing with uplifting and positive news on DarynKagan.com. Many a dinner and phone conversation has followed over the years. What a delight to join me on his new CBS podcast, “Life Matters.” Our chat begins around 13 minutes into the podcast. If you heard about my new book, “Hope Possible:

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Buzz, Husband's Crazy Frequent Flyer Mile Hobby, Travel

“The List TV” Features Our Crazy Frequent Flyer Hobby: Husband’s National Media Debut

So, we get a Facebook message from the folks at, “The List,” a syndicated television show. “Can we talk to you about this crazy thing you guys do–collecting frequent flyer miles without flying and cashing those miles and points to take outrageous trips around the world?” “Sure!” we said. Beyond thrilled with the way host Jimmy Rhoades and his team took our slew of photos, Mad Scientist Miles Husband’s technical information and turned it into this great piece. If you’re intrigued

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