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Finding Purpose With Nicea DeGering

Finding Purpose With Nicea DeGering

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Michele Morley explores topics with longtime television personality and Good Things Utah anchor Nicea DeGering for an honest conversation about purpose, identity, and finding confidence through life's changing seasons. Drawing on three decades in broadcasting, Nicea reflects on navigating career transitions, becoming an empty nester, and learning to trust her intuition instead of comparing herself to others. She shares how social media affected her self-worth, the lessons she learned about authenticity, and why true confidence comes from embracing who you are rather than trying to please everyone. The conversation explores the influence of motherhood on her journalism, including how covering the Elizabeth Smart case changed her perspective forever. Nicea also discusses parenting adult children, redefining success at different stages of life, balancing career ambitions with family, and why peace—not achievement—has become her measure of success. She closes with an inspiring reminder that every person brings something unique to the world and encourages women to discover what makes them different and confidently lead with it.Timestamps00:00 Opening Reflection on Comparison00:48 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:50 Knowing When to Turn the Page03:40 Finding Purpose Through Change05:25 The Pressure of Comparison06:05 Learning to Trust Intuition06:55 Social Media and Self-Worth08:35 Becoming Comfortable Being Yourself10:45 Women Who Inspire Lasting Change12:45 Giving Back Creates Purpose13:50 Authenticity Over Perfection15:00 Why She Chose Television16:20 Telling Stories That Matter18:20 Curiosity and a Career in Journalism19:40 The Excitement of Breaking News21:20 Motherhood Changed Everything22:20 Covering the Elizabeth Smart Case24:20 Raising Independent Daughters25:50 Understanding Her Own Mother27:50 Redefining Success Over Time29:00 The Myth of Work-Life Balance30:15 Peace Is the New Success31:15 Finding Confidence in Your Uniqueness33:10 Final Thoughts and FarewellThanks for listening to YES! Women's Network! If today's conversation encouraged you, please share this episode with a woman in your life. Every share helps us reach more women who are looking for connection, encouragement, and practical wisdom across faith, relationships, well-being, and finance.Thank you for being part of our community. Have a wonderful day!Michele Morley"Inspire. Empower. Uplift."CONNECT with Michele Morley & Join YES! Women's NetworkJoin a growing community of women committed to lifelong growth through Faith, Relationships, Well-being, and Finance. Discover inspiring conversations, practical resources, community updates, special events, and opportunities to connect with women who believe we grow stronger together.Join FREE at: [Website]Follow YES! Women's Network:Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeGuest BioNicea DeGering is an Emmy-award-winning television anchor, host, and media personality best known for her long-standing role on Good Things Utah, the lifestyle and morning show on ABC4 Utah. She began her broadcast career after graduating with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University, quickly rising to become the Crime Reporter at ABC4 at age 23. Over more than 25 years on Utah television, she has covered everything from the 2002 Winter Olympics and the search for Elizabeth Smart to lifestyle interviews with high-profile figures and community members.LinksWebsite: www.niceadegering.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/niceadegering/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicea-degering-125836164ABC4: www.abc4.comAbout the HostsMichele MorleyMichele Morley is the host of YES! Women's Network. She created YES! Women's Network as a community designed to bring women together through meaningful conversations and shared experiences across faith, relationships, well-being, and finance.
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