11/04/2025
He spent 45 years chasing headlines — now he’s writing stories that heal.
In this week’s Minute Mastery Podcast, I sat down with John DeDakis, former White House correspondent and senior editor for CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.
We talked about what it really takes to reinvent yourself after decades in one field, and how writing became his way to heal after personal loss.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
1. How journalism taught him the power of clarity and truth
2. Why fiction helped him rediscover creativity and healing
3. Common mistakes writers make (and how to fix them)
4. His advice for anyone who feels called to write but doesn’t know where to start
Whether you’re a writer, creator, or dreamer, this episode reminds us that it’s never too late to start a new story.
Listen now on The Minute Mastery Podcast
Watch on YouTube “From CNN to Novelist: John DeDakis on Healing, Writing & Reinvention”
