Warrior

My Path to Being Brave

By: Lisa Guerrero

Narrated by: Lisa Guerrero

Lisa Guerrero chronicles her iconic career—from dealing with harassment as a sports broadcaster to chasing “bad guys” for Inside Edition—and proves that through small, daily acts, bravery is a muscle we can strengthen over time.

I’ve been a cheerleader. A corporate executive. A Barbie Doll. A sportscaster. A soap opera vixen. A sideline reporter. A Playboy cover model. A Diamond Diva. A red-carpet correspondent. An investigative journalist. A disrupter.

I made Dennis Rodman cry. I’ve interviewed three presidents and hundreds of athletes. I costarred in a viral video that has one billion views. I sued the New England Patriots—and won. I tracked down a murderer. I was hit by a car. I butted heads with Barbara Walters. I even played myself in a movie starring Brad Pitt.

During her career in sports broadcasting, Guerrero covered Super Bowls, Worlds Series, NBA Finals, and interviewed sports superstars. From the outside it seemed glamourous, but often she was miserable, told to smile more, argue less, and show a lot of leg and cleavage. Colleagues would joke—sometimes on national TV—that she clinched big interviews because of sexual acts rather than talent. She made a mistake on air during the opening game on Monday Night Football that cost her her sportscasting career... and almost her life.

Fast forward a few years, and Guerrero has achieved phenomenal success as Inside Edition’s Chief Investigative Correspondent. Her stories have led to arrests, changed federal legislation and policies at Fortune 500 companies, and helped shine a light on crime, scams, child abuse, and even cold case murders. And in the last decade alone, she has won over thirty-five national journalism honors and awards.

Today, Guerrero is bombarded with emails and direct messages from people of every generation who all want to know the same thing: “How are you so brave? How can I be brave too?” Women dealing with husbands, friends, in-laws, co-workers, and bosses ask for the courage to request raises, be taken seriously at meetings, and stand up to abusive spouses. Teens and pre-teens ask for advice on dealing with bullies, teachers, and parents. Warrior—filled with the incisive stories of failure, struggles, challenges, perseverance, and finally, success—is her answer.

Loved this book! Honest & guiding!

I follow Lisa on Twitter, bcuz she is such an activist, but her book has taught me so much more about her! I love her honesty, her guidance & the way she stands up for others! A great book for young women to read especially!

Amazing Woman

This is probably the best autobiography I’ve ever read. Thank you Lisa for sharing your incredible life with us.

Don't judge a book by it's cover.....

I thought I knew Lisa’s history, primarily as a fearless investigative reporter - Lisa was the first woman that I saw in sports broadcasting - I was never a big sports fan with the exception of the Lakers and I distinctly remember the Dennis Rodman press conference. I had no idea of any of the backstory with Monday night football, her being an actress, Barbie doll or cheerleader, all I recall was this beautiful, articulate, SMART woman in a man’s world - kicking ass.

What a journey – from her early childhood heartbreak to cheerleader, actress, model, Barbie, sportscaster to investigative reporter. She paved the way for all of the women sportscasters we see today.

The book is well written, candid, honest, engaging and her career path unconventional and varied.
This is a great read – Highly recommend.

Recommend this book

I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. The author is inspiring and offers great advice for young girls and women.

Wonderful Bravery

Authentic vulnerability in Lisa’s story is heartfelt and encouraging. Truly touching to read. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your journey is an awesome example of how to be a brave warrior.