An Inspired Chat with Angie Lassman

Angie Lassman shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Angie, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I wake up at 4:30 in the morning and take four deep breaths before I even open my eyes. Then, I sing to myself — “hop up out the bed, turn my swag on.” It sounds ridiculous, but it instantly makes me laugh and sets the tone for the day.

From there, I brush my teeth, do my skincare, and head to my closet where my outfit for TV is already laid out. I learned a long time ago that removing decisions from your morning is the key to keeping your sanity when you start your day before the sun is up.

Then it’s into the kitchen: I make my coffee, pack my breakfast and lunch into my little lunch bag, and head out the door to 30 Rock. On the way in, I’m usually answering emails and coordinating with my producers — getting a sense of what segments or storylines might need weather context that morning.

Once I get to the studio, I start by looking over what the overnight team’s done and getting a quick sense of what’s developed while I was asleep. Then I dive into my own forecasting — checking models, observations, and anything new that helps me piece together the full picture of the weather across the country.

After that, I write a quick weather briefing for my team, letting them know what’s happening and what I’ll be focusing on during my hits. Then I update my graphics, build out my show, and it’s off to hair and makeup. By 7 a.m., I’m camera-ready, caffeinated, and live on NBC News Now, ready to tell viewers what’s happening in their corner of the world.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Angie Lassman, a broadcast meteorologist and climate correspondent with NBC News, where you’ll usually find me reporting for Saturday TODAY, NBC News Now, or other NBC platforms. I’m based in New York City now, but I grew up just outside Detroit, where winters were long, cold, and character-building. I learned to appreciate a good snow day and a reliable forecast pretty early on.

I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in meteorology from Florida Tech, where I developed a deep curiosity about how science and storytelling intersect. My career started in St. Joseph, Missouri, at KNPN, where I forecasted everything from blizzards to tornadoes and severe weather outbreaks. It was the kind of place where you learned fast and learned to respect the atmosphere even more.

From there, I spent seven years at NBC in Miami, covering hurricanes, record heat, and environmental stories that took me around the globe — from reporting on catastrophic bushfires in Australia to documenting coral restoration efforts closer to home. Those experiences taught me how interconnected our planet truly is, and how storytelling can bridge science and empathy.

Now at NBC News, I bring that same mix of curiosity, science, and humanity to a national audience. My work goes beyond the forecast with much of my focus on how our changing climate is affecting people and communities in real time. Whether it’s explaining why flights are getting bumpier or spotlighting families rebuilding after extreme weather, my goal is to make the science relatable and the stories human.

At the end of the day, I’m a communicator. I want people to feel informed, connected, and maybe even inspired to look at the world and the weather a little differently.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
Without question, the relationship with my mother has shaped me the most. She’s believed in me from the very beginning and sometimes even before I believed in myself. She’s cheered me on through every chapter, celebrated every accomplishment, and helped me make a plan for the next goal, always offering thoughtful, constructive feedback to help me get there.

She gave me confidence but never without accountability. She modeled what it means to work hard with grace and grit, and to keep growing no matter how far you’ve come. She taught me to carry myself with confidence, even in rooms where others might have underestimated me but to do it with kindness, empathy, and respect for the relationships that matter most.

She helped me believe I could accomplish anything and be whoever I wanted to be in the world — never at the expense of others, and always while lifting people up along the way. Because of her, I see myself the way she’s always seen me: strong, independent, kind, and capable of anything I set my mind to.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell her to trust herself — the instincts, the timing, the little voice that already knows what’s right. You don’t need every answer to be on the right path. Keep working hard, lead with kindness, and stay open to where it takes you.

You’re capable of more than you realize. The things that make you different, your curiosity, empathy, and drive, will become your greatest strengths. And to the kid whose teachers said she talked too much or challenged too many ideas? You’ll build a career doing exactly that — getting paid to talk and ask hard questions.

The hard stuff is part of the journey, and you’ll make it through. Every challenge sharpens you for what’s next. Believe in yourself and your wild, crazy dreams — even when others don’t see them yet. One day, they’ll understand why you never stopped.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends would probably say I care most about connection and growth — and having fun while doing both. I love being around people I care about, having real conversations, asking good questions, laughing until it hurts, and learning from each other along the way. I value relationships deeply and try to bring that same sense of curiosity and empathy into my work. I’m always looking for ways to evolve, both personally and professionally, and I think the best kind of growth happens when you’re surrounded by good people, doing meaningful things, and finding joy in the process.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I’d stop saying yes out of guilt or habit and stop worrying about things that don’t actually add joy or meaning to my life. I’d let go of perfection — the pressure to do it all, have it all together, or please everyone. If I only had ten years left, I’d want to spend that time deeply connected — with my family, my partner, my friends — and fully present for the moments that matter.

I’d travel more, live slower, and say yes to experiences that fill me up and stretch me in new ways. I’d still want to tell stories that help people understand and care about the world, but I’d do it with even more intention and curiosity. Less noise, more purpose. More love, more laughter, more growth.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.angielassman.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angielassman
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angielassman/
• Twitter: https://www.x.com/angielassman
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angierlassman
• Other: Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@angielassman

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