171: From Morning Announcements to Emmy-Winning News Anchor: A Journey of Journalism and Motherhood with Sheli Muniz

<p>This episode is supported by <a href= "https://eatonfinancialgroup.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Eaton Financial Group</a>: their motto is to <em>live well</em>, <em>work hard</em> and <em>give generously</em>. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in <em>assisting women who handle household financial planning</em> by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit <a href="http://eatonfinancialgroup.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">eatonfinancialgroup.com</a> to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I interview Sheli Muniz, an Emmy award-winning news anchor for NBC 6 News. </p> <p dir="ltr">Shelly discusses her journey from delivering morning announcements in elementary school to anchoring major news in South Florida. Discussing the demands of the news industry and being a mom, Shelly talks about the importance of having a support system, setting boundaries, and prioritizing oneself. </p> <p dir="ltr">Drawing from her own experiences covering impactful events like the Parkland tragedy, she underscores the value of journalistic duty even in the face of personal emotional toll. While acknowledging the rapid changes happening in the industry due to social media, Shelly reaffirms the commitment to delivering factual and unbiased news to her viewers. </p> <p dir="ltr">We talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">0:00 Introduction and Guest Background</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">0:44 How she got started in her career as a journalist and why she is passionate about telling stories</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">2:48 What she learned since becoming a mom, and how she prioritizes things differently</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">5:42 Getting clear about setting boundaries and wha