Please welcome to our show, my friend Marla Tellez, award-winning newscaster at
Fox11 Los Angeles, who joins us to talk about career, personal struggles growing up,
and becoming a mama a few months ago at the age of 48!

Growing up, Marla said she never dreamed of becoming a news anchor or reporter.
She had other ideas, but when the opportunity presented itself, she grabbed it and
never turned back. Now, she anchors along side an incredible team at FoxLA that
includes my friends Elex Michaelson and Christine Devine, arguably one of the best
newscasts in town (of course I worked there, so I’m biased).

Marla has an incredible story of her own, and wait until you hear it. Not an easy
childhood, she worked hard to keep strong while navigating some pretty challenging
hurdles, particularly with her dad. We’ll ask her about that and what kept her going.
Marla is also a runner, which not only keeps her sane, but also fit. Now 49, she had
her first baby just a few months ago - Sloane - and I’m so in love with this little girl.
We’ll talk about the challenges of pregnancy at a certain age, and how she and her
husband are managing, because soon, Marla will be back at work, and we’ll talk
about the challenges we all face as new moms. And I had some advice for her!
Please find our interview on all video and audio podcast platforms of

#DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it’s my pleasure to
welcome you here.