Marge & Lexi sit down with Jen Maxfield, an Emmy-award winning reporter and anchor for NBC New York. Prior to joining the station in 2013, she worked for Eyewitness News for ten years, also as a reporter and substitute anchor. Starting her broadcast career in Binghamton, New York, Maxfield worked in Syracuse before moving to New York City in 2002.   Maxfield’s experience in academia has also proved useful when she is coaching other professionals who want to convey their message clearly and cohesively in front of a live audience. Her advice has helped clients feel more comfortable and confident in front of the camera.   Because of her live television and lecturing background, Maxfield is an experienced speaker, emcee, and moderator, having hosted dozens of events for various charitable and educational organizations. After thousands of live shots, she is well-prepared her for the unpredictability of a live event.   Topics: Lead Anchor, but not affording a cell phone Broader perspective on life helped shape her experience (stepping into other people’s shows) Why she wrote the book, and how writing it during COVID shaped it How do you stay positive after seeing so many unbelievable things? Tamika’s Story Representing working moms on TV Husband & Son went to Poland/Ukraine Reporting on Hurricane Katrina   The Socials:  https://www.instagram.com/jenmaxfieldnews/ https://www.instagram.com/caviardreamstunafishbudget/  https://www.instagram.com/therealmargaretjosephs/ https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofmrsb/   Produced by Dear Media