We see them on our screens every morning, delivering the news with perfect composure. But what is the true cost of living a life in the public eye? After nearly two decades as the calm voice in the storm, what happens when the cameras turn off? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, veteran FOX21 News anchor Abbie Burke pulls back the curtain on her 17-year career. She reveals the journey from a reluctant journalism student who was warned of the industry's harsh realities, to becoming a trusted community voice during Colorado Springs' most challenging moments, including the Black Forest Fire and the Planned Parenthood shooting. This episode is a masterclass in resilience as Abbie shares the unseen battle with public criticism, the "ugly truth" about the online hate she receives, and the emotional fortitude required to stay composed when everyone is watching. If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be on TV, this is a conversation you cannot miss. CONNECT WITH ABBIE BURKE: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbieburke21/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbie.burke.5 CONNECT WITH US: ► Website: https://cosbizpodcast.com/ ► Instagram: instagram.com/cos.bizpodcast ► Facebook: facebook.com/cosbusinesspodcast ✅ SUBSCRIBE TO THE COS BUSINESS PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOJjezhA6fI-3RhohZ6w9A What was your biggest takeaway from Abbie's story? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - A News Anchor's 17-Year Secret 01:35 - Why I Never Wanted to Be a Journalist 09:12 - The Adrenaline of Running "Into The Fire" 12:30 - The Future of Media: Panic & Uncertainty in The Newsroom 23:30 - The Tremendous Pressure of Being on Live TV 40:25 - What's Wrong With Downtown Colorado Springs? 49:35 - Reporting on The Black Forest Fire & Planned Parenthood 56:30 - The "Ugly Truth": How I Deal With The Constant Hate Comments 01:02:05 - The Advice I'd Give My Younger Self 🤝 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HR Branches: https://www.savvionhq.com/ Exceptional Business Advisors: https://excoadvisors.com/ DataHubz: https://www.datahubz.com/ Junk-N-Haul: https://junknhaul.com/ Proud American Electrical and Solar: https://proudamericansolar.com/ Bolton Co: For Purpose-Driven Executives. https://www.boltonco.net/ Be Our Guest Getaways: Making Magical Memories. https://beourguestgetaways.com/ Planet Duct: Your go-to cleaning service in Colorado Springs. https://www.planetduct.com/ Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care: Hassle-free healthcare. https://www.pinnacleapc.com Exponential Impact: https://www.exponentialimpact.com/ Fast Signs: https://www.fastsigns.com/ Dream Accounting - https://dreamaccountingsolutions.com/ Awesome Home Services - https://www.awesomeservice.com/ Reveal Med Spa - https://revealmedspas.com/ #AbbieBurke #NewsAnchor #Journalism #MentalHealth #ColoradoSprings #COSBusinessPodcast