Secrets to a Meaningful Life with Dianne Derby

The Something New Show

“Would you like to meet the most fulfilled person you’ll ever know? You’re looking at him.” That's what the second-oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor told journalist Dianne Derby one day. From then on, her life found deeper meaning and true transformation!
Dianne Derby is a two-time Emmy awarding-winning journalist with nineteen years of experience covering major news events in southern Colorado and across the country. In this vulnerable and powerful episode with host Mindi Linscombe, Dianne shares about her fascinating career in journalism. However, you have to hear about her mentoring conversations with World War II veteran Jim Downing.

When Dianne Derby arrived as a news anchor in Colorado Springs, she was hungry for approval, affirmation, and connections. She raced from one event to the next, capturing stories and sound bites. Everything changed when she met Jim. Dianne and Jim began meeting on Tuesdays, where eventually she invited her followers into their dialogues with dozens of videos on Facebook Live, where viewers could learn from Jim just as she had. With thousands of views, the chats struck a chord with people who were hungry for a meaningful life. Over the course of five years, Jim Downing taught Dianne Derby to slow down; to embrace only what is true, real, and good; and to live a life of significance. These visits fascinated her and eventually led to Dianne developing an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. She delivered the eulogy at his funeral, a memorial service that was broadcast for the world. His lessons live on in her stories, her friendships, and the significance of her work as a journalist, a mother, a wife, and a follower of Christ.
This fascinating episode also covers:

• Dianne's early work in journalism.
• Why Mindi started in the path to journalism but quit. : )
• The incredibly hard sacrifices Dianne made to grow her career and stay ethical in the process.
• Why you must be a good reporter before you can be a good anchor.
• The importance of listening to red flags in your work environment.
• Dianne's hard journey through divorce.
• How Jim helped Dianne come to understand the love and healing found in Jesus Christ--and that He is a God of second chances.
• How listening to people is celebrating people!
• The secret to a meaningful life and what three things to keep in balance.

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Connect with Dianne:
📸Instagram: @diannederby
🌐Website: https://diannederby.com/

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Connect with Mindi & The Show:
🌐Website: www.mindilinscombe.com
📸Instagram: @mindilinscombe
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