I Am Not the Babysitter

<-- Back to page 1 The moment I was told I was trying to promote a product, which I can only assume was my breast milk because they were unclear and weren't able to specify what product I was trying to promote,  I decided that while I had to shut my mouth, that I would not stop sharing positive articles regarding the picture on Facebook. To deny that it was a breastfeeding issue was distasteful and ignorant. To not be able to speak up while others, even those in the military, berated, … [Read more...]

What is the best way to handle unexpected media attention? RUN! Just kidding. If you are an advocate, you may think receiving media attention will never happen to you, but never say never. Whether it be one article in mainstream news, or a media firestorm, be prepared. Here is what I’ve learned from my own experience... The less you say the better. I was speaking to a friend who has been in the media now for decades and she laughed when I was telling her all my interview horror … [Read more...]

One of my favorite books is The Great Gatsby. Our freshman year of high school, my friend Danielle and I stayed home one Friday night, just to finish the book together. When she read the last page, we looked at each other as if we were gypped. “That’s it!?” We exclaimed. “What a horrible ending!” Danielle then threw the book and we put our pajamas on, feeling we had wasted the evening. Slowly, as we discussed the book that evening and in class the following Monday, we started to … [Read more...]

Happyplace.com came out with an article today with accompanying video that pointed out that Nancy Grace and Ashleigh Banfield were corresponding via satellite...next to each other in the same parking lot. How awesome is that? Most questioned why they didn’t just seat the two anchors side-by-side. Where is the fun in that? Although, I suppose they do have a point. Before I took my TV sabbatical, I did watch Nancy Grace over the years. The more I think about it, I can’t remember … [Read more...]