Daisy Sindelar made the decision to leave her high-ranking position as Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Radio Free Europe after 20 years, with no specific plan for what is next. It was a difficult, yet necessary transition - her job had become all consuming, and she was dealing with personal challenges with the onset of menopause and her only child going through a gender transition. Daisy, who has had a long and distinguished career in journalism, discusses how her rapid rise through the ranks at RFE was both rewarding and challenging, as the high-pressure environment took a toll. She talks about the danger of the on the ground work, especially for women journalists. Daisy also shares insights into how the war in Ukraine is being experienced in neighboring countries. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and the value of creating communities, now that she is in her next phase of life.