Me: What is the greatest joy about being a mom? Holidays are going to be different, vacations are going to be different, just life is different! But I think in general I am very fortunate to have someone who understands this industry, and not only gets it but lives it too, so we have an understanding on both sides. One of us will always be able to say I’ll be there because we don’t have the typical hours. I think of the day that Adrian (her son) has a class play or whatever it is. But in a way that could be a very good thing too. Ginger: I think the first definitely – There are definite challenges, in that we both have, I would say, the unhealthiest schedules. Me: Speaking of your husband then, what is it like being married to another person in the TV industry – is it a strength or challenge or both? As long as you try to be present wherever you are, that is the best you can do" -Ginger Zee Either way, I’m proud of all the things I am able to do, and I’m very very pleased that I have the opportunity to do it because I’ve got the best husband and really great friends and family. I think being with him and being more present in his life even more later might even be more important, than earlier. He needs love, comfort, to be clean, fed – the very simple part. Ginger: Yeah, I think now that he is so young, he just needs love, no matter where that comes from. Me: I’m sure your family really does appreciate you trying to strive to do that. And I think as long as you try to be present wherever you are, that is the best you can do. When I was with the baby I had to be one hundred percent with the baby. That really forced me for the first time in my life to genuinely live in the moment. I was doing basically two full time jobs, and being a new mother. That is something that I learned while doing Dancing with the Stars because I didn’t have any time. I think you need to allow yourself those times where you fully commit to the moment that you are in, and try to do it all to the best of your ability. But allowing yourself to have the imperfections and to have some days where you’re not around as a mom as you’d like, or some days you can’t be there for your job because you have to be a mom. I think the answer is: I do not know if I do it perfectly because I do not think anyone can. Me: What is it like balancing work, family, and friends in one of the coolest, yet demanding TV jobs in the world? The following is my interview with Ginger Zee. Now, her definition of success not only includes her career, but also her son and the life adventure she is undertaking with her family. I discovered the personal side of Ginger and found out how she balances the career of a lifetime with family, friends, and other pursuits she has.įour years ago, the hard-working mother of one and wife of New York-based TV personality Ben Aaron never thought that she would have a beautiful son and “the best husband in the world”. In the past month, I had the special opportunity to talk with ABC’s Good Morning America and World News Tonight Chief Meteorologist, Ginger Zee. There are so many career and personal rewards with broadcasting, but those come with the challenges of unhealthy hours, time away from home, and constant movement. That has helped a lot-being a mother has helped incredibly.The TV News/Weather industry is exciting and always changing, but is also one of the most demanding industries out there. She also credits motherhood for helping her maintain perspective:"You have bigger things than. Zee said support from her mother, husband, and the incredible therapist she's been working with since her pre- GMA stint in the mental-health facility keep her strong. She and husband Ben Aaron have a 2-year-old son, Adrian, and are expecting a second boy in February. Now as a mother, to think that that could be my child? That is frightening." It's scary, the way your mind can overpower what is real and what is right. "I didn't question it," said Zee, now 36. The season 22 Dancing with the Stars contestant told People she believes a disheartening job outlook after college and the prescription she takes for narcolepsy, which "amplifies" emotions, prompted her suicidal episode. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play
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