The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
Aundrea Cline-Thomas
Voice Note: Choosing Presence Over Permission
5 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Transitions often feel like a whirlwind where it is easy to get lured into the appeal of something simply because it is new. To remain rooted during these shifts, you must be clear about your non-negotiables.

In this week's NEXT Nuggets Voice Note, Aundrea reflects on her fifteen-year career as an on-air television journalist and the heavy toll that lifestyle took on her personal relationships. From working holidays to being told that an uncle’s funeral wasn’t covered by a bereavement policy, she shares the pivotal moment she decided that showing up was no longer up for debate. This episode explores the shift from living on autopilot to living with intention. 

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