Connie Chung - The Original Power of the Only

Today’s episode is an tribute to Connie Chung, the original power of the Only! The trailblazer and legendary journalist is sharing her story in her upcoming memoir Connie, launching Sept. 17th, 2024.

She was one of the only Asian women I ever saw on TV growing up and the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News. Breaking barriers and navigating the competitive TV news industry, she inspired a generation of women, including me.

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“I always wanted to be like Connie Chung, who knew one day I would be.” – Angela Chee

In this episode, I talk about Connie’s early influence on my life and how she embodies the power of the Only. Get a preview of the book — all the “good, bad, and the ugly” — as she shares her life and career behind the scenes.

Hear what she has to say about the book writing process, how she evolved from the quiet girl to a tenacious and driven reporter, how she navigated her career when overt sexism was a way of life, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind. Discover how you can step into and impact the world as an Only.

“To the world, she was a TV icon; to me she was the lady in the box that made me feel seen.” – Angela Chee

Show Notes:

How did Connie Chung influence Angela
Connie Chung and Maury Povich on Instagram @conniechungpovich
How does Connie embody the power of the Only
What is the process and experience of writing a book
How she navigated in a sea of white men
Her journey from “copyboy” to co-anchor of the CBS Evening News
What she would do differently now
How she is embracing her legacy
How to have an impact as an Only

“Like Connie, you may not always know or feel the impact you are making in the moment.” – Angela Chee

Brand and Resource Mentions:

Learn more about Connie Chung’s book tour
Get your copy of Connie: A Memoir by Connie Chung
Viral “Only” photo @angelacheetv Instagram

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