What’s probably the most related piece of profession recommendation you’ve ever gotten?
Early on, Diane Sawyer reaffirmed it: curiosity. Be curious. It made sense to me, particularly once I was youthful. I used to be wide-eyed and I’d ask questions and push the envelope as a result of I used to be curious. Why would you like me to do that? Why can’t I do this? I’d ask questions and wouldn’t take no for a solution. That has actually served me effectively, and nonetheless does to today. Once I received to the community degree, I heard Diane Sawyer mentioned that, and it was actually nice recommendation early on, and it’s nonetheless holding true.
Apart from a faculty bus driver, what’s a job individuals could be shocked you’ve got had?
A rustic music DJ in school. My main was communications, and I went to the native radio station, and I needed to be sports activities director there. They mentioned, “Yeah, certain, however you’re additionally going to must DJ on the weekends.” On the time I didn’t know they have been nation music. [My boss said] “You understand we’re WFPR 14 Nation?” So, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday nights, on a 100-watt radio AM station, I used to be Robin René right here with you on a Saturday evening taking part in the very best of nation music! It was an awesome expertise and I’ve an awesome appreciation nonetheless to today for nation music.
What’s your most snug work outfit/piece?
It’s a quite simple blue costume with white piping that’s sleeveless. I’ve had that costume I don’t know for how lengthy. Each single time I put on it, [I hear], “Oh, I really like that costume.” We’re lent completely different designers on a regular basis, high-end [designers]; it’s actually nice, then they return and nonetheless have the tags on them. This straightforward blue and white costume—I really feel good in it. It’s superb to me what number of compliments I get on this costume. It suits me effectively, and I believe it’s as a result of I really feel good in it. It’s fairly a distinction. Once I was at ESPN working in sports activities, guys didn’t care what you’d put on. I’d put on the identical pair of earrings virtually my total time there. On Good Morning America, if I put on the identical pair for 3 days, persons are like, “Hey, what’s up?” I’m like, “Oh, I’ve received to step up my sport right here.”
What’s your favourite low-stakes deal with after a productive day?
I’m assembly a pricey buddy and colleague Deb Roberts after Pilates for a pleasant glass of Bordeaux tonight. I can’t wait. It’s not only a glass of wine, however I’m sharing it with a buddy and colleague I haven’t had the possibility to spend time with. It’s nothing fancy. [Some days] I may have Popeyes. My driver Dario is aware of, if I say Popeyes, he is aware of: “Oh, you’ve had a nasty day.” That’s my consolation meals.
And your go-to thanks present?
I don’t have a go-to; I tailor it to the particular person. I’ll say, I do ship devotionals, like Desires within the Desert. That’s been in my household for generations. If somebody’s in want of a non secular raise, I give them that. Jamie Lee Curtis despatched me a guide, The E book of Awakening, and that’s her go-to present. It’s so good. It’s good to have a present like that to have the ability to ship. I attempt to tailor it to what it’s the particular person goes by. I like meals deliveries; my associate goes by breast most cancers. She’s my coronary heart. I’m used to being the affected person, she’s used to being the caregiver, so we’re instructing one another new roles. Lots of people have been doing meals supply; that’s been great.
Supply: Glamour