Lisa Guerrero Endured a Miscarriage on Live TV: “I Was Scared to Lose My Job” | Amanpour and Company

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  • @DAnna639
    @DAnna639 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I worked in a successful internet startup in the 90’s and 2000’s with mostly men, and though I didn’t experience abuse at all, it took a long time to earn their respect, far longer than it should have. Some men don’t realize their attitudes towards women, and they seem to think so highly of themselves and their brethren, sometimes without cause. I had to work far harder and longer than men to even been seen for my expertise, even when it became known that I saved them millions of dollars. I protected them and the business in so many ways that they don’t recognize even to this day. I hope this is changing in the workplace today as men grow in their respect for women.

    • @JeffCaplan313
      @JeffCaplan313 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you say you protected "them" and "the business", who exactly are you talking about?
      Can these unnamed collective identities EVER show you their appreciation?

  • @judykinsman3258
    @judykinsman3258 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a great & needed interview. Amanpour & Co., well done again! Lisa, it was the warrior in you that brought you through those events. Well done sister!💪

  • @greenthumb8266
    @greenthumb8266 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I grew up in the same era/culture and you couldn’t speak of it, no one would, it was so abusive at every level and in every venue.

  • @juliebraden
    @juliebraden ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Michelle, once again a great interview. Love the way u approach every (?) w/ straight forwardness & tact & unbias & How u engage w/ astute attention & compassion.

  • @v9473d
    @v9473d ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I can relate to her story as I experienced misogyny and racism as a pharmaceutical rep in the early 70's before I hadaname for what I was experiencing. You are a warrior Lisa.

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you Valerie!

    • @lizannewhitlow1085
      @lizannewhitlow1085 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved learning the meaning of the last name Guerrero. ✊🏻✊🏻

  • @lindawellner5415
    @lindawellner5415 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Have compassion for yourself while dealing with regrets...good for you

  • @personneici2595
    @personneici2595 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Anyone in this comment section thinking about how it's unfair that she got work due to her looks: you're missing the point. Women who are allowed by men in power to have a voice and presence in their space and the halls of power is doing so on the men's terms. They are a pretty face to show that the men they are forced to stand next to are capable of getting the company of a beautiful woman. They're treating women as trophies. There's nothing empowering there. It's demeaning all the way down. Really listen to her experiences and don't ignore her pain. She's not asking for your sympathy - she's asking for you to have sympathy for the teen girls around you and the young women in your lives. She doesn't need your pity, she's strong and has found her path, she's trying to share her experience to help others feel seen.

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for understanding my sentiments exactly. Your comment made my day. Truly appreciated!

  • @hopesnopes
    @hopesnopes ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Michel is such a thoughtful and insightful interviewer. As for Lisa, I believe her, her stories ring true. She's a badass and I bet her mom would've been proud of the guerrero she is, and the example she sets for us all.

  • @Pou1gie1
    @Pou1gie1 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    @16:37 Also glad she mentioned that 1 in 4 (I've also read 1 in 3 -- I think it's between those numbers) pregnancies end in a miscarriage. If women knew this they wouldn't feel alone, and maybe the shame and stigma would fade.

    • @patricialongo5870
      @patricialongo5870 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I miscarried on the job in 1995. Nobody could sub for me and I needed to keep working to have a doctor. America is that -. Warrior! No, victims who played along with the dictator.

  • @reginar0529
    @reginar0529 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wonderful interview. It is not just in the world of sports or broadcasting. Many women launching a career in the 90’s and earlier (I can’t speak for later decades), specially if highly competitive, felt pressed to endure hostile, unsupportive, and sexist attitudes to protect their careers. Women- and family-related demands and needs fiercely hidden or silenced, lest their professional career suffered even more. It is a gift to those women coming behind to be a warrior and to stop the silence - specially when attaining a less vulnerable place in one’s career. Thank you, Lisa! 🎉

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many thanks Regina! 🌸

    • @patricialongo5870
      @patricialongo5870 ปีที่แล้ว

      Clinton unceremoniously ended welfare in 1995, and the nation says nothing to this day. It's a brutal country.

  • @myindigoblues5796
    @myindigoblues5796 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very gracious interview, and vulnerable. It’s not easy. I understand the duality of women, as well as the toxic work culture and not being taken seriously. It’s a complicated situation of trying your best and also trying to survive against ridiculous standards just to do something you’re passionate about. And to speak up against it also means you lose your job. I did. I wish there was more justice. It’s hard to sit in silence. Thank you for speaking out and for your coverage of this. It needs to be addressed, in all walks of life. And I hate to say it - the common denominator is men. What are they doing to change, besides pushing back and becoming more violent against us? There has to be another way.

  • @MarciaMatthews
    @MarciaMatthews ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lisa was a pioneer who paved the way for women in sportscasting.

  • @nicolekumar9446
    @nicolekumar9446 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Incredible interview! My heart hurts for all she has endured but Lisa is amazing and a true warrior! She exemplifies being brave and never giving up.

    • @Johnny-ng6xz
      @Johnny-ng6xz 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ? why is she still married to Scott Erickson who was cheating on her w Rebecca Grossman??She's not a warrior..she is a fake

  • @orffrocks5667
    @orffrocks5667 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yikes…this is heartbreaking. Unfortunately, it’s probably not unusual.

  • @lokipokey
    @lokipokey ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She's 58?! Wow! What a bright light.

  • @Elizabeth-mp6tr
    @Elizabeth-mp6tr ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dear Lisa! I am thankful to you for your words and thoughts in this interview. As a woman, I am touched by your words that "I wouldn't change any of it!" You know, in the times that we experience trauma and tribulations, we want to change "that moment" with every ounce of our beings, but later, we look back, and see how "that moment" made us strong. The dichotomies of these experiences draw me to read your book, as a woman, with many of my own stories. Thank you!

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elizabeth… I can’t tell you how much your words mean to me. I’m so glad this interview resonated with you and please let me know what you think about my book once you read it.. 💛

    • @Elizabeth-mp6tr
      @Elizabeth-mp6tr ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @LisaGuerreroTV Thank you Lisa! I certainly will do. Best wishes! Eliz

  • @jawqryqalixa5545
    @jawqryqalixa5545 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    All the best Lisa.

  • @gregknipe8772
    @gregknipe8772 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the production brought tears to my eyes. thank you for your courage to share your story.

  • @juliebraden
    @juliebraden ปีที่แล้ว +9

    omg Lisa thank u for sharing. U R so honest, humble & noble here.
    I hate that u had to endure yor miscarriage in that manner let alone that u had to compromise yorself during parts of yor career. Idt u shud blame yorself for 1 second for the compromises & it goes unsaid never for the miscarriage. U wanted a job u had worked hard for & knowing u may very well lose it if u stood up for wat is right & yorself is a hard choice to hav.
    I hope someday that we live in a world where instantly women & others don't have to think twice about NOT compromising themselves in any way & that we live in a world where people feel they hav the freedom to stand up for wat is right for them.
    ie u being able to say "No, I am not gonna wear a skirt, show my legs, & don't move me from the center of the table. & btw don't fing touch me." I hope someday if a person responds honestly & they say "ok yur fired" U can say ok I'll go get a bttr job. Or bttr yet they actually wud hav to pay a real price for threatening to fire u.

  • @lindawellner5415
    @lindawellner5415 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love how bravery is a muscle

  • @Theendofeverything7036
    @Theendofeverything7036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Her story is OUR story as women. We all made those mistakes/compromises in our lives in order for society to accept us. I’m wondering if that’s the reason why men go after young women, because in your twenties you’re finding your voice and discovering who you are. You’re easily influenced and manipulated especially when you don’t have your mother in your life to guide you. This interview was truly amazing, thank you Lisa.

  • @Erik_The_Viking
    @Erik_The_Viking ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lisa was the only smart person on "The Best Damn Sports Show". The rest of the cast were morons. She put up with a lot of crap during her sports career.

  • @LeTrashPanda
    @LeTrashPanda ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My sister has suffered the same misogyny and chauvinistic attitude throughout her life in the medical field, the men around her have seldom acknowledged her contributions as a scientist (she's a biochemist) instead asking her to snap pix with them or go fetch a pot of coffee for the boys when needed. You see, HER time is worth nothing to them. I truly fear for women around the world with the way things are going, I recently heard of a lovely Iranian woman who was killed by her father to "restore honor" somehow. I'm not into sports (I'm a musician) nor am familiar with Ms Guerrero, I find her an inspiration. Once my sister said that "nobody ever seems to have empathy for an attractive woman, they assume they've had an easy ride through life" and I find this simply devastating to contemplate. She too has struggled with body dysmorphia and at times, severe depression that had us all very concerned. I plan to purchase this book as a Birthday gift (coming next month) and perhaps another copy for a friend. Another fantastic interview from Michel Martin, well done.

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for those kind words and for sharing my message with your sister. I hope she likes my book and please encourage her to reach out to me after she finishes it with her thoughts. Thank you!

  • @lizannewhitlow1085
    @lizannewhitlow1085 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful and intelligent woman. Why am I sobbing through this discussion? My mother’s mother died in childbirth with her younger sister…my mother was only 5yo at the time. 😭

  • @mariequinn370
    @mariequinn370 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

  • @lizannewhitlow1085
    @lizannewhitlow1085 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a moving interview. She’s so lovely and informed. My heart goes out to her. I’m older now but was cute once; je comprends totalement. My worst bosses THO were WOMEN.

  • @advocacynaccountablity
    @advocacynaccountablity ปีที่แล้ว

    If the producer Lisa had to interact with wasn't abusive, he wouldn't make his statement about him.

  • @patricialongo5870
    @patricialongo5870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We absolutely pushed everyone into the job market and that included women in their reproductive years. At the time Clinton cancelled the welfare program we cheered the new freedom to always work. We're doing nothing different. No stepping back, no socialism in the future. So -. Hopes and prayers for the gals going out there tomorrow. Nothing more.

  • @lizannewhitlow1085
    @lizannewhitlow1085 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to attend a committee meeting one night in my black overcoat b/c I had bled through. In this situation the men were kind and said “please, take your coat off and stay awhile.” I could not take the coat off tho.

  • @beetafly2
    @beetafly2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If she looks indigenous then she wouldn't be here right now where she's at ......

  • @_stxrblazerr
    @_stxrblazerr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought the title meant her baby died while she was on air??

  • @pmccarthy001
    @pmccarthy001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, I don't have any difficulty believing her... Being a nontransitioned MtF transgender, the few times I've tried to live my life presenting more femininely, I'd say I've run into similar issues,... one time, I think was very similar. However, with me, being by the law I'm basically simply a white male, the employer has fewer contractual or legal obligations towards me, either to protect me nor to see to it that I reach my full potentilal. I'm not making any statement here as to whether or not this is as it should or shouldn't be, I'm just saying that this is my appraisal of how things are. So, the employer's problem is different from my problem... and unfortunately, for many LGBTQ people this is still the case. So, to solve the employer's problem... disruption in the workplace... the easier way for them to solve that is to fire me. Typically, the current balance of incentives and disincentives make that the employer's best move. And since I've never been beyond an entry-level position, the employer typically also has less invested in me. But, mostly what it is is that it's often the best strategy for the employer to solve... their problem... with the lowest liability to them. It took many years, and help from therapists and lawyers to realize this... and to grow up and be more realistic. She's very attractive... a gift, but can also be a curse. Perhaps it's her hair that reminds me of Farrah Fawcett. She appears to have a lot of mannerisms which I might characterize as being more feminine... I also share many of those too. One of my favorite cigarette ad series was Misty. I fell in love with Misty in the early 90s, and still when I smoke... not much anymore... I smoke Misty. Misty's very beautiful too... very difficult for most males to emulate; I can vouch for that. In many ways, Misty's my idol... but I've accepted that it's an idol I can't embrace publicly... not just because of the smoke, but perhaps even more so because I'm male... and the motif of Misty appears to be a role that our culture doesn't tolerate well in a male. So, although it's part of who I am it's best for me to tone that part of myself down. Like a lot of things, I wish things were different,... but again, you've got to be realistic. Also, I'm a jazz fan, and Misty is a famous jazz song. What the jazz song highlights is the sorrow of Misty... Someone perhaps like appeared in the cigarette ads, but the cigarette ads don't tell the sad part of Misty's story. Many jazz artists have done their own renditions of Misty. I like one by Stan Getz, although that's an instrumental. I really like this lyrical one by Ella Fitzgerald... th-cam.com/video/rPOlakkBlj8/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=FezStarr My friend and idol Misty is beautiful, but she needs to be protected like a beautiful cat or a delicate flower. I believe I saw a show about a tribe... maybe in Alaska?... where young men went through a ritual of spending a few years of their lives as... women. That is, being in, and practicing the roles of a woman in their society. Being realistic... I don't think that's going to happen in our society. However, it may not be such a bad ritual to step into another's shoes like that. I would suggest that perhaps it might promote greater empathy amongst men in our society.

  • @connieperry1575
    @connieperry1575 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to admit, even as a woman who ALWAYS wants to support women- something feels icky about this??? Is it my prejudice about her looks??? I'm so sorry if that's true.

    • @judithdarida6998
      @judithdarida6998 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s impossible to guess, but you’re wing honest. Read her book?

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Connie. First of all, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the interview. And I hope you get the chance to read my book. Maybe that will give you a more flow understanding of my experience and why I came forward to talk about the challenges, I faced, and how I hope other women don’t have to endure those things in the future.

  • @juliebraden
    @juliebraden ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lisa btw I am sure u hear this a lot & not to focus on yor looks which was a contentious issue in yor career but still I want to say that u do not look 58. I wud hav not been surprised if u said u were 28.
    I think that is something to be said that all that stress & not sleeping & not being able to eat etc did not prematurely age u.
    I know looks are highly variable in genes & care habits etc. Wondering if this is wrong to say but it IS impressive to me how young yor skin & face look compared to yor biological age. I wish appearance & image didn't have to be soo notoriously mischaracterized or so tainted by misguided sole focus on them.

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว

      Julie… I will take this as the compliment you intended it to be. Thank you so much! Just know that I had really good lighting and after 40 years on camera I know how to do hair and make up to extend my career on television. Someday I hope to retire and put my hair in a ponytail, wear sweats, and make art in my art studio without having to worry about any of it. 💜

    • @juliebraden
      @juliebraden ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LisaGuerreroTV yes please do. That sounds like a great plan for after retirement.
      I did think about lighting but it seems even good lighting doesn't disguise everything. I figured u were literally a pro @ makeup being on tv yor whole career & I didn't want to go on & on about looks in last post but yor makeup did look gorgeous & flawless.
      I am glad u wrote yor book Warrior & shared on A&C the depths of yor experiences & character so the public can know u more than just the 1st impressions based on yor appearance.

  • @Pou1gie1
    @Pou1gie1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the news here is that A&C considers Inside Edition an investigative news magazine.

  • @RoxyGirl1958
    @RoxyGirl1958 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🥹🥹🥹❤️ oh my heart

  • @CuttinBlade
    @CuttinBlade ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im not quite sure about her honesty.

  • @JeffCaplan313
    @JeffCaplan313 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't this her choice to work?

  • @stephenbelcher
    @stephenbelcher ปีที่แล้ว

    Hank Paulson is Brave

  • @Pou1gie1
    @Pou1gie1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is irony in her complaining about sexism, as sexism allowed her as a beauty pageant girl and failed actress to go into journalism without having any background in it. Essentially, her looks got her through the door whereas other women who don't use their physical appearance or don't have classical beauty can't.

    • @juliebraden
      @juliebraden ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how do u know she didn't have any background in journalism?

    • @LisaGuerreroTV
      @LisaGuerreroTV ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was never in a beauty pageant, and was certainly not a “failed” actress. In fact, I had many roles, and had to choose between acting and sportscasting. I chose sports as there were very few women in that career path at the time in the 90s. Perhaps you didn’t notice that the very point of my book and my interview was to stop the misogynistic & cruel bullying that you’ve displayed here in your comment.

    • @personneici2595
      @personneici2595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pretty privilege definitely exists but I won't discredit someone's pain simply because they benefited in some way from societies' prejudices. We all benefit in some ways and suffer in others.

  • @RuggerDez
    @RuggerDez ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now, in 2023, there are amazing, talented, engaging female sportscasters on every sports channel…and it is because of Lisa and the WORK she did in the 90s. 🫡 #LisaGuerrero well done