The multi-faceted Angela Christoforos gives us perspective on large and small markets. This fashionista shares her talents and thoughts using many different outlets and we are very fortuitous to be able to hear from her on our Blog!!!
Angela, Thank you for doing this interview!
What were your
first thoughts when you found out there was a Blog called “The Appreciation of
Booted Newswomen”?
I thought that it was very unique, I’ve never seen another blog like it that’s
tailored specifically to Newswomen fashion!
What do you
think of the Blog? Have you had a chance to look at it much? If so, have
you looked to see what other women in the television industry are wearing,
not only in boots, but in clothes in general?
I think the blog
is interesting, it’s fun to see how
newswomen in different TV markets dress.
Have any of your
colleagues in the
business mentioned the Blog to you?
Nope, they’ve
never heard of it before!
Have you always
been a Boot Lover?
Yes, especially when inclement weather
or the season calls for it.
Do you always buy
new Boots every fall
when the new fashions come out?
I usually buy
at least 1 or 2 new pairs when the fall/winter season comes around. Usually in
neutral colors, like black and brown.
Where are your
favorite spots to shop for Shoes and Boots?
I love Steve Madden shoes, and
love to shop at places like Macy’s and T.J. Maxx for good deals on designer
brands.
Is there a
certain pair of boots you wish you had?
What is the Style, Color, Height, Heel?
I already own
quite a variety, but every time the new season arrives I always have an itch to
update my collection. I think every women needs a pair of flat boots, heeled
boots, wedge boots, and of course rain boots for different occasions. Since I
am a one-man-band reporter, I need flat shoes while I am out on the field, so
it’s very likely I’ll be purchasing a new pair of flat boots this upcoming
season.
Is there any
style of Boots that women wear
that you absolutely would NOT wear? Why?
I think it all
really just depends on the occasion. It’s probably not appropriate to wear
stiletto 5-inch heeled boots during the day while running errands or at work,
but those same boots could look great for a night out with girlfriends.
You are a
reporter at WAGM-TV in Presque Isle, Maine. I bet a lot of people haven't heard
of Presque Isle, but I am sure it's fantastic. What can you tell us about
the city and it's surrounding area?
Presque Isle is a very rural
area. It is in one of the most Northern parts of the Country, right on the
border of Canada. It’s a part of “Aroostook County” in Northern Maine. It is a
great place to enjoy outdoor activities like biking, hiking, skiing, snow
shoeing, and riding 4 wheelers! The pace is certainly a bit slower than the
hustle and bustle of city life, and has a very “small town” mentality to it.
The community is very close knit, and the people are very friendly. I had never
heard of a “tractor pull” until moving up here to Northern Maine. Agriculture
is a huge part of the economy in Northern Maine, you can’t go for 5 minutes
driving without seeing a large potato field!
I know you
worked for a few news outlets in Boston.
How far from Boston is Presque
Isle?
Driving
it’s about 7 hours away. But there’s an airport in
Presque Isle that flies
straight to Logan airport in Boston,
and that flight is only an hour and a
half.
What’s different
about working television news in Boston and Presque Isle? Do you have to work
harder
or differently to find your stories?
There’s a big difference. For
one, Boston is one of the top 10 markets in the country, and Presque Isle is
one of the smallest. It’s all based on DMA, or in another words your viewing
audience. The more viewers you have, the bigger the TV market is. Presque Isle
is a good starter market for beginners, a place where you learn how to do the
job well and pay your dues. In Boston crimes happen on a daily basis, in
Presque Isle they are a far more less frequent. My stories vary on any given
day from hard news to feature stories. At my station, we are very connected to
our community and cover several stories pertaining to events going on through
our community.
You write a
column for Dirty Water News, which
bills itself as Boston's Best Entertainment
News.
Is that both a printed and online newspaper?
What topics do you cover in your column?
It
is a bi-weekly printed entertainment publication distributed throughout Boston,
and it is also available on dirtywaternews.com. I write a fashion column as
well as a local celebrity column. I write articles on fashion trends, local
boutiques, as well as designer profiles on local talent. In my local celebrity
column I spotlight up and coming talent in the Boston area and conduct similar
Q&A interviews like this one. Local celebs range from actors/actresses,
models, singers, designers- really anyone doing something worthy of
recognition.
What do you blog
about? How often do you post?
What do you enjoy about blogging?
My blog is a way of
showcasing events, stories, and projects that I’m part of. I share everything from
video clips to news stories, articles on fashion and Hollywood celebs, beauty
product reviews, lifestyle & advice articles, photo shoots images,
inspiration, travels, and more. It’s basically my virtual corner of the web
where I share my career, projects, and personal journey.
You have worked
as an actress in commercials and as an extra in films and TV shows.
Is that a career
path you still may follow?
That is something that I would like to continue
doing on the side!
How well did
being a former pageant contestant (competed in Miss Teen Massachusetts and Miss
Boston pageants) help you prepare for a career in the media?
Pageants are a
great tool to help prepare for a career in the media because it really is a
great vehicle for developing communication skills, as well as presence and
etiquette. Communication skills are vital in this business, and the interview
portion of pageants really help prepare contestants to polish their interview
skills and present themselves in a positive manner. Something that is indeed
useful in any industry.
I read that you
are a passionate advocate for Autism Awareness. What message would you
want to get out to people who may not know or understand much about
Autism?
Autism is a wide spectrum, and affects each person with autism differently. My
brother is high-functioning, talented, and intelligent but he still needs
services to aid him with his social skills. Autism takes a large toll on a
family, and unless you have a family member of your own with someone it can be
difficult to understand the daily struggles that these families are faced with.
You can read more on my brother on my website ->
If someone
wanted to help out with Autism Awareness, is there a favorite organization of
yours that works on Autism research or helps families of those with Autism
that we could donate to?
I love to work with Autism Speaks. I do the walks
yearly, and have organized fundraisers in the past to raise money for the
organization.
IF
YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AUTISM SPEAKS, EITHER VIA DONATION or VOLUNTEERING,
If someone
offered you the choice of these four jobs,
which one would you take?
1) Host of the
Today Show
2) A reporter on 60 Minutes
3) Host of
Entertainment Tonight
4) Broadcast Journalism Professor at Suffolk
University
I’d
have to say I’m tied with 1 & 3!
Are there places
other than what we've mentioned (WAGM, Dirty Water News, Keeping Up With Ang)
that our readers should be going to look for your work?
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH ANGELA!!!
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD to SEEING and HEARING MORE FROM YOU in the FUTURE!!
We are now a perfect FOUR for FOUR with our Interviews!!
Four WONDERFULLY ENGAGED,
INTELLIGENT WOMEN have granted us interviews.
I feel so thankful and humbled that they would
take the time and effort to do this for our Blog!!!!!
