Gratitude Focus: I’m Grateful For Platforms That Allow Stories To Be Shared

Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:

 I’m grateful for platforms that allow stories to be shared—especially the opportunity to speak on KTVI Channel 2 News about Twice Over a Man and the work we’re doing at Midwest BankCentre.

A few minutes ago, I completed my interview with KTVI Channel 2, and I’ve been reflecting on the experience. I arrived around 6:45 a.m.—a little early, but I wanted to be mentally prepared. The interview space was simple, but the lights? Intense. It’s one thing to talk about your life in a quiet room, it’s another when you're doing it live, under pressure.

Blair, the host, and I hadn’t met before, so we jumped right in—mic check, screen check, and then straight to the interview. It was just a three-minute segment, which meant every second mattered. You don’t realize how fast your brain can move until you’re live on television. Thoughts compress. Sentences shorten. And yet, the goal remains: say something real in a short window.

Though I’ve spoken about this book countless times, the format of live TV reshaped my delivery. I had to pivot mid-thought, condense points, and still land the message. It reminded me how reps matter. The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.

It also took me back nearly 20 years to one of my first interviews. Back then, nerves took over. Yesterday, I wasn’t nervous—I was intentional. I wanted to be clear, coherent, and impactful. I still have room to grow, but I’m energized by that. Because each time I get to speak, I get a little better.