Eva Pilgrim: Why We Both Left ABC News

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Some friendships don’t just stay with you… they shape your path.

In this episode of Unscripted Turbulence, I sit down with Eva Pilgrim—now anchor of Inside Edition and formerly of ABC News, where she co-hosted GMA3. But long before the national stage, Eva and I met as local reporters covering the same story in Pennsylvania. That moment sparked a friendship that would go on to impact my career in a major way—she even helped connect me with my first agent, accelerating my move to New York.

Years later, we found ourselves working within the same network again. And then, in March 2025, we both made the decision to walk away.

This conversation centers on Eva’s journey—her upbringing, her evolution, and the shifting priorities that led her to step into a new chapter. We talk about what it really means to leave something that no longer serves you, even when it once defined you.

It’s an honest, unfiltered conversation—one that feels less like an interview and more like catching up over coffee. Full of laughter, reflection, and the kind of real talk that only happens between people who’ve shared history.

Eva has been one of those “angel people” in my life from the very beginning. Having her share her story here is incredibly special—and I think you’ll feel that when you listen.

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