This episode features a candid conversation with Liam Martin, who shares his unconventional career path, from attending Harvard, acting off-Broadway, being recruited by the CIA and becoming a morning news anchor before making a bold career shift. He reflects on his struggles with OCD, the challenges of leaving a high-profile job, and the importance of prioritizing mental health and family. Despite initial doubts, he embraces his decision and finds fulfillment in his new role at Newsmaker Marketing. The discussion explores themes of resilience, imposter syndrome, and the power of storytelling. Using rock climbing as a metaphor for life, Liam and the host discuss the value of perseverance, embracing failure, and continuously pushing forward. The episode is a celebration of curiosity, taking risks, and living a life filled with unexpected yet meaningful experiences.
Liam is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who spent 15 years in television news before joining Newsmaker as co-owner in March of 2024.
He started his television career as an evening anchor and reporter for WILX-TV in Lansing, Mich., and then made the exciting move back home to Boston to become a general assignment reporter at WCVB-TV. In 2015 WBZ-TV hired Liam away to become their evening anchor, and then eventually anchor of the award-winning WBZ Mornings and the Morning Mix. During Liam’s career in news, he proved himself to be a superb storyteller, earning an Emmy Award in 2019.
Liam has experienced it all. He covered Patriots Super Bowl wins and Tiger Woods in his prime. He has interviewed a president, governors, and mayors. He has moderated debates and shared grief with communities devastated by tragedy. He has witnessed events from major storms to historic elections. Liam will continue his talent and passion for storytelling for Newsmaker Marketing’s clients and bring the agency to new heights through social media and owned and earned media.
Away from work, Liam is a devoted husband and father to two children, Everly and Asher. He coaches their sports teams and spends as much time with them as possible. He’s also an avid Boston sports fan and a passionate advocate for mental health, encouraging men to open up about their challenges. You can read more about that in Liam’s article for Boston Magazine.