Outspoken media personality Annitah Raey has been off the grid for quite some time after giving mainstream a backseat more than one year ago, after years on the airwaves.
Citing feeling burnt out and the need for growth and a quest for more exciting tidings, Raey went off the radar, declined interviews and kept somewhat of a low profile, only retaining her vocal social media persona. The Sauce caught up with the media maven to have a glimpse of what is good in her hood.
“I was tired and wanted something new. I constantly felt that everything grew monotonous on me and I could not stomach it anymore. The toxic work environment did not make it bearable either. I caught wind of my then boss mocking my mental health, going as far as stirring ridicule that I should get banned from appearing on the TV shows lest I will have manic episodes. All that took such a huge toll on me and I would frequently cry before going on air,” reveals a talkative Raey.
She admits that feeling sidelined for her mental health struggles was her breaking point, while leaving her past mental health conditions unobscured. “I had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), clinical depression and major panic attacks. Having her trivialize my turmoil left me with no choice but to leave,” she admits.
Is The Media Toxic?
With the pertinent main-dollar conversation about the status quo in the media and a plethora of personalities on the receiving end of backlash over bullying and perpetuation of work place abuse, what really is the current state of things per Annitah Raey? “Bad people are bad people, regardless of their gender. Once said people are bestowed with power and influence, it can only go downhill from there. My own experience was bona fide proof that empowered women who are essentially inherently awful people could potentially make your life miserable. They will hold vendettas against you and break you down every chance they get,” adds Raey.
Way Forward
“Respect goes a long way. You do not have to necessarily like everybody at the workplace, but that does not mean that you put respect at bay on grounds of that. I am a boss myself now and I make a point to see to it that respect is highly upheld at the office with dire consequences for those who flout that,” she continues, further saying a renowned senior female news anchor once looked down on her. Unbeknownst to the anchor, Raey would be asked to be a guest panelist on her show just a little later. “Proper protocols, good leadership and guidance should be enacted. If the people sleeping around with each other are the same occupying the corner office, it is all but a ticking time bomb,” concludes Raey.
