Off Deadline
Off Deadline goes beyond the headlines to reveal what really happens when the cameras stop rolling and the deadlines pass. Host Melissa DiGianfilippo, Founder and CEO of Proof Publicity, creates a rare safe space where top journalists drop their professional guard to share the moments that changed everything—the ethical crossroads that kept them awake, the sources that most surprised them, the stories that broke them, and the victories no one will ever write about.
From the hilarious disasters to the heart-stopping close calls, veteran journalists share the wild, unforgettable moments that never made it into their reporting. These are the behind-the-scenes confessions, the career-defining chaos, and the human moments that remind us why journalism is equal parts calling and complete madness. This isn't about breaking news—it's about the people who lived through the craziest moments while chasing the story, and the experiences they'll never forget.
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to be a storyteller in our chaotic world, Off Deadline delivers the raw, unfiltered truth behind journalism's most compelling voices.
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Off Deadline
Kristina Guerrero on E! News, Representation & Resilience
Kristina Guerrero (@kristinaguerrero), former E! News correspondent and host of The List, has spent over 20 years in entertainment journalism. From red carpets in Hollywood to becoming the first Latina host on E! News, Kristina’s story is about breaking barriers and finding resilience.
In this episode of Off Deadline, Kristina joins Melissa DiGianfilippo (@melissadflip) of Proof Publicity to share:
- Why representation matters and how she inspired young women in media
- The pinch-me celebrity moments that defined her E! career
- Her CMA Awards stunt with 50 bottles of Jack Daniels
- Interviewing Taylor Swift before she was a superstar
- How motherhood deepened her empathy as a journalist
- The hardest year of her life: sobriety, finding God, breast cancer, and job loss
- Launching her memoir and podcast She Believed to empower others
This episode blends Hollywood stories, personal resilience, and advocacy for representation from one of entertainment’s most recognizable Latina journalists.
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