Trusted to anchor extended live coverage across multiple broadcasts—from early evening through late night—Jamie was often on the air for hours at a time, guiding audiences through rapidly unfolding local, national, and international events. She is known for her ability to interrupt regular programming when news demands it, command the camera under pressure, and deliver critical information with clarity, composure, and authority.
Within the industry, Jamie is widely regarded as exceptionally resourceful and deeply effective in the field. Colleagues and leadership have consistently recognized her ability to build trust quickly, ask the right questions, and create space for people to speak honestly. She is particularly respected for her skill in interviewing individuals during moments of profound vulnerability, helping them share their experiences with dignity, care, and accuracy.
Respected for her professionalism, adaptability, and disciplined work ethic, Jamie approaches every role with intention and leadership. Whether on camera, behind the scenes, or on the page, she is a journalist who understands that trust is earned—and that in the most difficult moments, how a story is told matters as much as the facts themselves.
Jamie Tompkins
Journalist, News Anchor, Podcaster, Brand Strategist, Public Relations Advocate, Philanthropist, Bold.
Why People Listen
The audience of Respectfu11y is made up of people who are done pretending they’ve got it all together. They’re thoughtful, curious, and tired of surface-level conversations that skip the part that actually matters.
They’re listening on walks, in the car, between meetings, late at night when the noise finally dies down and the real questions show up. Questions about relationships. Power. Identity. Work. Aging. Love. Loss. The choices we make — and the ones we avoid.
They don’t want advice wrapped in clichés. They don’t want a lecture. They want honesty. Nuance. Room to think.
They come to Respectfu11y because it sounds like a real conversation. One where people tell the truth, interrupt themselves, change their minds, and sit with things that don’t resolve neatly.
This isn’t about fixing your life. It’s about understanding it.
What Respectfu11y Stands For
I didn’t start this podcast to be polished. I started it because too many conversations get edited down to something safe before they ever reach the surface.
After years in news, I knew how to ask questions — but I also knew how much gets left out. The hesitation. The doubt. The emotion that doesn’t fit into a segment or a sound bite.
Respectfu11y is my push against that.
This show stands for thoughtful disagreement. For curiosity without judgment. For letting people finish their thoughts instead of racing to a takeaway.
It’s a place where we talk about the things we all feel but rarely say out loud — without trying to package them into lessons or trends. Just honest dialogue, shared in good faith.
What’s Next?
This show is just getting started.
There are more conversations ahead. Deeper ones. Guests who bring their full selves, not just their titles. Topics that ask us to slow down and really listen — even when it’s uncomfortable.
I want Respectfu11y to grow, but only if it stays true to what it is. No fake hype. No chasing moments. No sanding down the edges that make these conversations worth having.
Whether I’m sitting across from someone well-known or someone whose story hasn’t been heard yet, the intention stays the same:
Be present. Be honest. Speak — and listen — with respect.
That’s the show.