Wednesday, August 13, 2008

WOI TV Interview

What an opportunity it was to speak on the morning news cast for our local ABC affiliated station, WOI-TV!! It was fascinating to watch behind-the-scenes of how a newscast is done! I was very impressed with how at ease Stephanie and Sara were in front of the camera. I suppose they really need to be to do their jobs well! When it came time for me to be on camera, I was initially a little nervous, but soon settled into a comfortable conversation with Stephanie and almost forgot that the camera was there. I did try to make a point of addressing my TV viewing audience, which I found a little strange since I was essentially talking to the cameraman! It was such a great opportunity for me to reach a larger audience about my platform and hopefully get some information out there to prevent domestic abuse. We did talk briefly about how a recent incident in Ames may have stemmed from an abusive situation and how knowing the early warning signs may have prevented it. I was also able to talk about the upcoming Mrs. America Pageant and what preparations I have been making for the competition. The best part is the station posted the websites that people can access for more information regarding my platform right on the television screen during the telecast. I have to say, that I hope I get many more opportunities to be in front of the camera! It is an exhilarating experience!

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