There is a first time for everything, and sometimes doing something that isn’t well-known or what you are accustomed to doing, if my experience on KATU-TV is any indication, just jump in, say yes and give it your best shot. When producer Katie Arthur reached out this past summer to ask if I wanted to be a guest on a new show airing on Portland’s KATU, I was trepidatious (more because of my reluctance to get in front of the camera than anything else). However, once she introduced the concept of the new show Afternoon Live hosted by Tra’Renee Chambers, I recognized that she was offering something I didn’t want to refuse.
As it was my first time on live television, I didn’t know what to expect; however, all nerves were quickly erased as KATU’s staff, crew and fellow guests were inviting, warm and helpful in walking me through the process. Have a look at the segment below that aired live on KATU-TV yesterday.
~the outfit details: DVF midi dress, Jennifer DeMoro necklace, DVF boots (old), similar here and here~
Fabulous interview! What a fun experience for you, Shannon!
That was a really good interview. I love it, And I loved you.
Thank you for your kind words. ?
Congratulations, Shannon! You absolutely nailed it! A natural in front of the camera and you looked stunning. Kudos to you!
Karen, You are very kind. 🙂 Thank you very much. xoxo
How exciting for you!!! Congratulations.
Great show, Shannon !
Thank you for sharing .
Have a great weekend.
Anne
Anne, Thank you! And thank you for stopping by. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Shannon, you were amazing!! It was so nice to put a face and personality to the blog. You are a natural and would expect they will be inviting you back for future shows!! Congratulations to you:)
Sandy, Thank you so much!
So enjoyed seeing you “live”. Your enthusiasm for living the simple but luxurious life came across. I just love your blog and podcasts! Thanks for sharing the video.
Karen, Thank you very much for your comment. And thank you for your interest in the blog. Your continued support means a lot. 🙂
So nice to put a face to that melodious voice! Great interview.
Cheryll, You’re very kind. 😉 Thank you for stopping by the blog. Have a lovely weekend!
How fantastic, Shannon! You spoke with such ease and engagement. And you looked fabulous. Well done!
And might there be a possibility of more videos on the site? I know I would love it!
Bon weekend!
Rona
Rona, Thank you for your comment. 🙂 I don’t know about that last part. 😉 I was tickled this opportunity went well. Thank you for stopping by!
Shannon, so nice to see you in action; you’re as amazing live on TV as you are on your blog and podcast. Not to mention, you are absolutely stunning and I love your style! The DVF dress is fab and will be an eternal classic. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with us.
Heather
Heather, Thank you for your kind and bought full words. 🙂
Loved it! Helpful reminders and new ideas; such a great treat for (my) Saturday inspiration. Congratulations for making it on the show and being able to inspire others in your community.
Congratulations, Shannon! I look forward to each blog post, and often save them for reading when I can enjoy it with a cup of tea. I’m happy you got to have this experience and hope it’s the start of more. Keep up the great work!
Deanne, Thank you very much for your continued support. 🙂
Great job Shannon! You appeared very comfortable and natural.
Shannon, I just watched the clip from yesterday and I was so pleased to hear you speak. I feel like your short interview just touched on the tip of the iceberg, though, and I hope people will click on your website to learn more. After following your blog, and listening to your podcasts for the past year, I feel your message is so much more than you were able to share yesterday. I have learned and grown so much from your talks and look forward to more!! Annette
Annette, Thank you so much for this comment. I am truly humbled by your kind words.
Hi Shannon
I torally agree with Annette – it was a great interview but only just scratched the surface. I hope they, and you, think about doing a regular segment!
I am a longtime follower in NZ 🙂
Aisling
Aisling, Thank you for your confidence in living simply luxuriously. 🙂
It was a real treat to “meet” you in person. You are a natural who exudes grace and confidence in your brand. Congratulations on the interview and continued success. We will continue to follow you all the way! Thank you for sharing your guidance and wisdom in so many aspects of living a Simply Luxurious Life.
Jan, Thank you tremendously for your comment. 🙂
Fantastic interview!! I’m positive you inspired some of those viewers to embrace the lifestyle you champion for!! I’ve been devoutly listening to your podcast for two years now!! I always learn something new, which is refreshing. Keep up the great work!!
Emily, Thank you very much! Those 6 minutes zoomed by, but hopefully a glimpse of what living simply luxuriously is all about emerged. 🙂
Really loved this interview! What a treat to have this opportunity- I’ve been listening to the podcast forever, and I’m hoping (maybe) you’re thinking about speaking tours? You’re so genuine and thoughtful, and it definitely shines through!
Candace, Thank you for tuning into the podcast. I am always open to new ideas that readers/listeners are interested in. 🙂
congrats so exciting! where can readers find the video? I want to see it!!
Aliza, The video is included in this post. Just click the play button on the image. Thank you for your interest. 🙂
Shannon, hard to believe that is your first time on Live TV, you were so at ease!! I loved your enthusiasm, thoughtful responses and overall confidence. I am sure this is just the beginning… . Additionally, Ms. Chambers was a very solid interviewer, asking good questions while skillfully listening to you, adapting her interview, and responding in kind.
Pam, you are absolutely right about TráRenee. She made this new experience much easier and put me at ease immediately. Thanks for taking a look at the segment. 🙂
loved your dress and boots and listening to your philosophy. Thank you!
Love the video, Shannon! Congratulations!!!! I agree with the other readers: it was like officially meeting you! I do hope you consider doing more videos (but without stopping your podcast- still love that and listen each week!).
Ashley, Thank you very much for your comment. Don’t worry, the podcast won’t be stopping anytime soon. 🙂
You are a TV natural! So not nervous and your answers were so thoughtful and intelligent. Good for you.
Marianne, You are very kind. 😉
THANK YOU! love it! Great video! great to put your face to the podcast voice!!!
That was fantastic! You really did a great job!
Very natural and to the point. You should do more of those. I always enjoy listening to you. Congratulations.
Adriana, Thank you very much. We’ll see ?
Great job! Nice to finally see you in person! Hope you have many more opportunities!
Thank you Milly!
How beautiful you looked and you were so articulate describing your philosophy of living well ! Well done.
Susan, You are very kind. Thank you.
What a great segment! Nicely done. You seemed so relaxed and were quite on-point with your message. They should have you back on a regular basis to cover more topics!