By Allison Hata
Always in pursuit of the latest story, Emmy Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien travels to the end of the world and back to break the latest news on location. The globetrotting correspondent has covered exciting stories that put her on the front lines of major world events, including the 2007 Israeli-Hezbollah conflict in Cyprus for CNN. From luxury accommodations while covering the 2004 tsunami aftermath in Thailand to sleeping in her car following the 2010 Chilean earthquake, her experiences are far and wide ranging but she revels in exploring every facet of local culture.
The former “Starting Point” anchor recently left CNN to launch her own production and distribution company, Starfish Media Group, where she continues to partner with high-profile media outlets like HBO, Al Jazeera and National Geographic. “I travel for shoots and … for meetings around the country and around the globe,” she says. “The good news: I love to travel—it’s the greatest thing about being a journalist; meeting new people, trying new food, experiencing other people’s lives and environments.” When she’s not circling the globe for work, she loves enjoying leisurely travel with her husband and four children. “My favorite recreational destination is Miami,” she adds. “I love the beach; I love the Cuban food. It brings back great memories of going to Miami as a kid.” B
