Dana Perino's Untold Story of Becoming The White House Press Secretary

Post Run High

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Society & Culture

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🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Dana Perino reflects on her path from a small-town upbringing to becoming the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush. She opens up about the lessons in grit, humility, and resilience that shaped her—starting with childhood debates over dinner and leading to moments at the podium during national crises. Dana shares how empathy plays a role in great leadership, what it was really like stepping into Fox News, and how choosing love didn’t mean compromising ambition. A passionate advocate for mentorship, especially for young women navigating their careers, Dana offers insights into building confidence, finding your voice, and helping others rise. From powerful advice from President Bush to handling fear and anxiety, this conversation is packed with wisdom, unexpected career turns, and candid moments. She also shares what inspired her latest book I Wish Somebody Had Told Me, and the heartfelt advice she hopes it passes on.

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0:00.0	What is up, everyone? Welcome back to Post Run High. I am sitting here today with Dana Perino.
0:10.6	Dana is a host at Fox News. She's a former White House press secretary. She's a best-selling author.
0:16.6	She's a dog mom to Percy. She's a mentor to many and so much more.
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