Several months ago, I was invited to a lunch meeting that enhanced my already busy career. As I accepted this meeting, I had no idea how it was going to compliment my career in radio. For the past 2.5 years, I'd been hosting "Real Talk" with Victoria in the Nashville area, so I wasn't completely surprised that the General Manager, Mike Downhour, of Opus Broadcasting and their Program Director, Mike Carson, wanted to meet with me. But, I was pleasantly surprised as to why.
The "Two Mike's", as I like to call them, were very interested in my work in radio and also television. And they wanted to make me an offer. They were interested in me co-hosting a brand new show on their newest venture, 104.3TheBridge, the only local Christian radio station in Central Louisiana, with Mike Carson.
The guys' and I hit it off immediately. It was like having lunch with old friends. We talked non-stop for 2.5 hours. By the time our meeting was over, we had a plan.
That plan became "The Mike and Victoria Show". Over a grilled chicken sandwich and great conversation, I was now the new co-host of a radio show heard by thousands, with the potential of so much more. To me, being a radio personality on a Christian radio station is more than just a job, it's a responsibility, as it's another form of ministry. This was a way to reach even more people with a message that's very important me. The message of my faith in Jesus Christ. Now, just a few short months later, I'm having the time of my life!
Co-hosting "The Mike and Victoria Show" on 104.3 The Bridge is a privilege. We don't take it lightly, nor do we take it for granted. Daily, we have the opportunity to share our hopes, dreams, struggles, and most importantly, our faith with loyal listeners. You can hear our show online from anywhere in the world at www.1043thebridge.com or if you're in Central Louisiana on 104.3 on your radio dial every weekday from 10am-2pm (CST).
Not only are Mike and I co-hosting a show on The Bridge, but we're also on the afternoons from 2pm-6pm on 92.3 The Wolf, one of the top country stations in Monroe, Louisiana.
We believe our show has what it takes to one day be in syndication. That's pretty exciting!
I hope you'll be tuning in everyday! Whether you enjoy Christian music or Country, we know you'll have a blast on "The Mike and Victoria Show".
Who knows, like us, you might like both!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Enjoying the Journey
It's 2014. Seems like yesterday when everyone was stocking up on flashlights, batteries, generators, milk and bread because the year 2000 was upon us and the world was going to end! Well, we're still here. I don't think the electricity even went out!
Over the past 14 years, my life has been absolutely crazy good, with a few unfortunate sprinkles of bad. The not so pleasant ones I wish I could take back and change, but I can't. Instead, I've chosen to live and learn from them and then move on, hopeful to not make the same mistakes again. Yet, thankful that the God I love and serve will love me anyway, even if and when I do.
Since 2000, there have been some major life changing events in my life. I went through divorce, my oldest daughter was married, I sent another off to college, moved across the country and back, became a grandmother, I got my heart broken, became a radio show personality and started starring in a reality television show! Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it.
God has been so good to me, in spite of myself. My life has definitely been fun and interesting! Someone once told me, "Enjoy the journey." In the past, it's not been my personality to "stop and smell the roses". On any given day, I'm involved with 10 different things at the same time. But, over the last couple years, I've made a deliberate effort to try harder at mastering this technique of slowing down and savoring the big and little blessings that come my way. And doing pretty well at it, I might add! I want to be a person who appreciates what I have now, instead of longing for what I've lost.
Two years ago when a relationship ended, I was crushed. Sure, I've had my heart broken before, but the healing process took much longer than I'd expected. When you're so sure you know someone, only to find out how wrong you were, it's incredibly painful. That experience caused me to doubt myself, others and even my future. When things don't turn out the way you thought they would, it's time to reflect. As I've asked myself the hard questions after heartbreak or bad decisions, I've come to a conclusion.
Let me start by saying that there've been times in my life that I've been my own worst enemy. I've complained before about my "picker" being "off", but now come to a revelation. My "picker" is just fine.
I have really good instincts. I refer to that still small voice, that sense of wrong or right, as the Holy Spirit. It's not God's fault for the times I choose not to listen. Many times, the Lord has spoken to me and done His best to lead me on a better path than one I was on. Whether it was getting involved with the wrong person, a career decision, or even a purchase. For instance, I heard God loud and clear when He tried to spare me from the pain and humiliation of that last relationship. I just disregarded it because I wanted what I wanted. Sometimes our flesh deceives us. We convince ourselves that things will work out, even when God is saying, "No". And because of His Grace, sometimes they do, but sometimes they just don't.
.
When things go bad in our life, we tend to blame someone other than ourselves. Although it's true, we can't control what someone does to us, lots of times, if not most, we blame God. But, guess what? It's not His fault. We have the freedom to think for ourselves, as well as, make our own decisions. We aren't robots. God takes a lot of undeserving criticism for things that we cause to happen. Other people in our lives may lie, hurt and even cheat on us, that's not God's fault either.
I'm grateful for my life, the people in it and the work that I'm blessed to do each and every day. I pinch myself that I make a living having so much fun!
Recently, I was asked what's missing in my life? I'm truly blessed, fulfilled and content. I am looking forward to sharing my life with a "significant other" one day, sharing his and my successes together and mostly my heart.
But, until that time comes, I'll be enjoying the journey.
Over the past 14 years, my life has been absolutely crazy good, with a few unfortunate sprinkles of bad. The not so pleasant ones I wish I could take back and change, but I can't. Instead, I've chosen to live and learn from them and then move on, hopeful to not make the same mistakes again. Yet, thankful that the God I love and serve will love me anyway, even if and when I do.
Since 2000, there have been some major life changing events in my life. I went through divorce, my oldest daughter was married, I sent another off to college, moved across the country and back, became a grandmother, I got my heart broken, became a radio show personality and started starring in a reality television show! Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it.
God has been so good to me, in spite of myself. My life has definitely been fun and interesting! Someone once told me, "Enjoy the journey." In the past, it's not been my personality to "stop and smell the roses". On any given day, I'm involved with 10 different things at the same time. But, over the last couple years, I've made a deliberate effort to try harder at mastering this technique of slowing down and savoring the big and little blessings that come my way. And doing pretty well at it, I might add! I want to be a person who appreciates what I have now, instead of longing for what I've lost.
Two years ago when a relationship ended, I was crushed. Sure, I've had my heart broken before, but the healing process took much longer than I'd expected. When you're so sure you know someone, only to find out how wrong you were, it's incredibly painful. That experience caused me to doubt myself, others and even my future. When things don't turn out the way you thought they would, it's time to reflect. As I've asked myself the hard questions after heartbreak or bad decisions, I've come to a conclusion.
Let me start by saying that there've been times in my life that I've been my own worst enemy. I've complained before about my "picker" being "off", but now come to a revelation. My "picker" is just fine.
I have really good instincts. I refer to that still small voice, that sense of wrong or right, as the Holy Spirit. It's not God's fault for the times I choose not to listen. Many times, the Lord has spoken to me and done His best to lead me on a better path than one I was on. Whether it was getting involved with the wrong person, a career decision, or even a purchase. For instance, I heard God loud and clear when He tried to spare me from the pain and humiliation of that last relationship. I just disregarded it because I wanted what I wanted. Sometimes our flesh deceives us. We convince ourselves that things will work out, even when God is saying, "No". And because of His Grace, sometimes they do, but sometimes they just don't.
.
When things go bad in our life, we tend to blame someone other than ourselves. Although it's true, we can't control what someone does to us, lots of times, if not most, we blame God. But, guess what? It's not His fault. We have the freedom to think for ourselves, as well as, make our own decisions. We aren't robots. God takes a lot of undeserving criticism for things that we cause to happen. Other people in our lives may lie, hurt and even cheat on us, that's not God's fault either.
I'm grateful for my life, the people in it and the work that I'm blessed to do each and every day. I pinch myself that I make a living having so much fun!
Recently, I was asked what's missing in my life? I'm truly blessed, fulfilled and content. I am looking forward to sharing my life with a "significant other" one day, sharing his and my successes together and mostly my heart.
But, until that time comes, I'll be enjoying the journey.
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