Chau Nguyen's post Houston TV news life

Former KHOU 11 anchor Chau Nguyen has a new calling after television news

Chau Nguyen

Life is much quieter for former KHOU 11 anchor/reporter Chau Nguyen these days.

"I am working in my first huge office, whereas in a newsroom, we reporters all sat in cubicles," Nguyen told mikemcguff.com. "Although I love the buzz, and at times miss the frantic rush of a newsroom, I cherish the ability to sit at my desk, plan my day and know my deadlines are not so quite immediate!"

Nguyen hasn't been on TV since 2007, but still gets looked up on my blog by former viewers to this very day wondering her whereabouts. She doesn't appear to be looking back and has avoided television news' siren song that calls to those looking to change course.

"I really would say to walk away from the fear of what ifs and to walk through the courage of what can happen," Nguyen explained to me. "I can say life after TV news may not be as lucrative or public, but it is so much more fulfilling. I am happy, content and I am so much full of purpose. Which is ironically what so many of us went into TV news for...the search for truth and purpose."

That search for truth and purpose sent Nguyen on a journey to help others.

Post television news, Nguyen, earned a masters degree in social work, married former Houston City Council member Rob Todd, had two kids (ages 1 and 3), and became a psychotherapist.

She is now Manager of Community Involvement at The Women’s Home in Montrose.

According to its website, The Women’s Home, which has been in existence for more than 50 years, helps women who struggle with addiction, mental illness, homelessness, past abuse and a lack of job skills or education.

"TV has been about true purpose and connection and helping others in times of need," Nguyen added. "I absolutely believe as a former reporter, how can one not be a natural social worker? In other words, when one covers other's crisis, how can you not want to help effect change? To treat others as individuals and to seek justice and equality among humans? How can you not be compassionate in the face of what a reporter has seen or witnessed?"

Nguyen will still be using her journalistic knowledge, but in a new way. Part of her job will be helping members of the media with story ideas and providing experts to interview concerning women in recovery.

"Going from a journalist to a social worker is a natural transition," Nguyen explained. "We seek truth, we treat humans as individuals and we demand justice for all.

Chau Nguyen to leave KHOU 11 News

Wow, first Ed Brandon announced his retirement on my blog and now Chau Nguyen makes her departure speech on her personal blog:

Some have approached me with bewildering looks on their faces. Why would I want to leave a great job, at a great station, in a career I worked so hard to build (trust me, this is not a business for the weak)?

Because I do have passion for life, and life isn't just about work for me anymore.

What will I do when I return? Who knows? But just like everything else I do, I will do it with commitment and intent, with all the zest and energy I have, and I will do it with courage. It is silly to be afraid of an uncertain future.

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Nguyen says she will travel around the world to places like Vietnam, Tibet and Europe. That's cool! Good for her and good luck.

(Image courtesy of khou.com)

KDAF33 sports office empty, Belo exec killed, KTRK 13 royal wedding plans and more

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Ken Hoffman tracks down former KHOU 11 anchor Chau Nguyen.

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Pioneering Women in Houston Media

I don't normally post upcoming event notices, but this one is toally the subject matter of my blog so here you go:

SWAMP and The Pantheon of Women Present

A luncheon Celebrating Houston’s Pioneering Women in Media
In collaboration with Asia Society Texas Center and the Houston History Alliance

Please join us as we recognize pioneering Women in Houston in TV, FILM, Print, Radio, and Social Media.

Schedule of events:

11:15am
Welcome from Michelle Mower
Setting the Tone with Donna F. Cole

11:30am
Lunch and film screenings of Geena Davis Institute short “See Jane: How Girls and Women are Portrayed in the Media” and The Representation Projects “The Mask You Live In” on how boys are being raised.

12:15pm
Franci Neely, introduced by Donna F. Cole

12:30pm
A discussion with invited panelists: Elma Barrera, Dayna Steele (101 KLOL), Shern-Min Chow, Sonny Messiah Jiles, Anoushe Ansari, and moderated by Franci Neely.

Don’t miss the Storyboards of additional pioneering women included but not limited to: Jessica Savitch, Janet Shamlian, Linda Ellerbee, Debbie Allen, Joe Beth Williams, Phylicia Rashad, Jacklyn Smith, Karen Carter Richards, Anita Long, Ruth Allen Ollison, Helen DeYoung, Cleverly Stone, Lisa Falkenberg, Lisa Malosky, Shara Fryer, Mary Benton, Chau Nguyen, Joy Sewing, and Nancy Barnes.

The Tales of Houston Women Collaboration is a 2-month retrospective and celebration displaying the many ways Houston’s women have, are, and will put their mark on local, national and global history. See Houston History Alliance (HHA) website for more information.

Proceeds from this luncheon will be donated to SWAMP for scholarships to women in the arts.

Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
Tuesday – October 30, 2018
11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Luncheon Ticket $50.00 and $35.00 for students

Limited seating so please reserve your seat before October 15, 2018.

Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

https://www.talesofhoustonwomen.org/

[Thanks Thanks to the PR Fairy @farbulous]

TV anchors named "Top 30 Influential Women of Houston"

KHOU 11 noted that main anchor Mia Gradney was honored as one of the 2019 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston.

According to its website, "The Top 30 Women celebrate the accomplishments and giving spirit of hundreds of diverse, influential and powerful women in Houston and the surrounding areas. But what really makes these women influential is their journey to the top. They have all taken risks, embraced falls, believed in themselves, and remained courageous and resilient throughout their climb."

Here is a list of the other honorees, some of which you will recognize if you regularly read my blog:

Icon Honorees:
Brenda W. Bazan- President and CEO, Houston First Corporation
The Honorable Dr. Teta V. Banks – National Chair, United Nations Association of the USA
The Honorable Lizzie Fletcher – Congresswoman, Texas’ Seventh Congressional District
Judy Foston-Stanford – President, Foston International Communications Inc.
Joyce L. Jacquet – Licensed Therapist and Counselor
Myrtle L. Jones, CPA – Senior Vice President of Tax, Halliburton Company
Melanie Lawson – Anchor/Reporter, KTRK-TV ABC 13
Kim Padgett – President, The Padgett Group
Lisa Trapani Shumate – Associate Vice President and General Manager, Houston Public Media
Vanessa E. Wyche – Deputy Director, NASA Johnson Space Center

Honorees:
Leanne Dobard Alvarez – President & CEO, The UPS Store at Shadow Creek – Pearland
Tracey L. Anthony – Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Crane Worldwide Logistics
Colleen D. Banks – Financial Professional, Wealth Development Strategies, LLC
Juliet Breeze, MD – CEO and Founder Next Level Urgent Care
Michelle Bythewood – President, Salata Salad Kitchen
Dr. Courtney Jacocks Chance – Co-owner/ General Dentist, Oaks Point Pediatric Dentistry
Jane E. Cheeks, IPMA-SCP – Director, City of Houston
Connie L. Cochran – Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations & Special Events, Texas Southern University
Audrey Marie Cosby – First Lady, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Rachel Andress Davis, PharmD, RPh - Licensed Pharmacist, OptumRx, a division of United Health Group
Leona E. Filis – Founder/Managing Attorney, The Filis Law Firm, P.C.
Michelle Garrison – Chief Financial Officer, GetixHealth, LLC
Dr. Melissa N. Gonzalez – President, Houston Community College – Southeast
Mia Gradney – Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Anchor, KHOU11
Addie Heyliger – Business Engagement Manager, CenterPoint Energy, Vice President, Fort Bend ISD Trustee
Tami Hunter – Advisor, ConocoPhillips
Kelly A. Irving – Associate Director Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive, Michael E. DeBakey, VAMC
Olivera Jankovska – Global Citizenship Fellow, UNICEF
Dr. Grenita F. Lathan – Interim Superintendent, Houston Independent School District
Angela Lee – CEO, Evolution by Design
LaMonica Love – Attorney & Business Consultant, The Love Law Group & Consulting Services, PLLC
Christine Mack – Regional Head of Procurement, Americas, BP
Shawntell L. McWilliams – CEO, SM Global Consulting, LLC, Infinity Cleaning Solutions
Paula M. Mendoza – CEO, Possible Missions, Inc. & Pos Mis, Inc.
Jamila S. Mensah - Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright US, LLP
Chau Nguyen, LMSW – Chief Public Strategies Officer, Houston Area Women’s Center
Eureka Patton – Owner, Massage Envy – Aliana
Eileen Perillo – Vice President Finance, Shell Energy Resources Company
Marilyn A. Rose – Accounting Administrator, Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Gabriella Rowe – CEO, Station Houston
Sherrie Sams – Founder & Executive Director, AFC Youth
Mya Smith-Edmonds – Owner/Operator, McDonald’s
Bridgette Smith-Lawson – Managing Attorney - Regions 5&6, The Department of Family and Protective Service- Office of General Counsel
Carolyn Watson – Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase
Dr. Tamara L. Williams – President, Chamberlain University – Houston Campus
Jennifer St. Julian Wooden – Director, Humble Civic Center/Charles Bender Performing Arts Center
Dr. Janet Wormack – Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, Houston Community College

The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee Community Achievement Award
Yolanda Ford – Mayor, City of Missouri City

'The Best' in media according to The Houston Press

The Houston Press has announced its 'Best of' honors. Here are the media related bests in Houston:

Best Community Newspaper - West University Examiner
Best Local Blog (2007) - Call Of Da Wild
Best Local Radio Talk Show (2007) - Michael Berry
Best Local TV Anchor (2007) - José Griñan
Best Local TV News (2007) - KRIV, Channel 26
Best Local TV News Reporter (2007) - Chau Nguyen
Best Local TV Personality (2007) - Whitney Casey
Best Radio Duo (2007) - The Roula & Ryan Show
Best Radio News (2007) - KUHF, 88.7 FM
Best Spanish Radio Station (2007) - Estereo Latino KLTN 102.9 FM
Best Weathercaster (2007) - Frank Billingsley
Best Radio Duo (2007) - The Roula & Ryan Show
Best Sports-Talk Host (2007) - Charlie Pallilo, KBME

I learned something from this list. Houston is a big city and is different things to different people. How did I come to this conclusion? Some of these choices are like looking at a city I don't recognize.

You can see a lot more "best of" categories here.

Secrets on how to jump from media to PR from those who've successfully done it

Former members of the Houston TV, newspaper and radio world share their secrets for landing a PR gig

One of the top questions I receive now is how to leave the media world and successfully jump over to PR?

You know, public relations...what journalists like to call the dark side. It's a world some media pros think is a likely move post broadcasting and newspaper reporting.

But is it? And how do you make the jump?

I got the tips/secrets from former members of the Houston TV, newspaper and radio community who have successfully taken the plunge and are very happy with their new careers.

Jerome Gray
Vice President & Senior Press Officer Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO)
(formerly of KPRC 2 & KHOU 11)

1. Connect with your contacts. Stay in touch with people who are close sources to ask them to keep you in mind should they hear of job openings.

2. Reach out to those who have reached out to you in the past to see what’s out there. For example, if you have frequently served as an emcee for any events or volunteered your time touch base with those groups to see if they know of upcoming openings.

3. Have coffee or lunch with key decision makers with whom you have contact to help you decide which areas you would like to target for transition. Or reach out to others who have made the transition from media to get some tips on finding the right job.

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Norm Uhl
Director of Communications and Marketing at the Houston SPCA
(formerly of KHOU 11 & News 92 KROI)

Apply for positions at organizations that place a high value on media relations.

You already know which ones those are. As a journalist, you've already encountered them and know which ones are proactive and which ones avoid the media.

Organizations that value proactive media relations also value people with news experience. I doubt many journalists would be happy in a reactive shop.

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Lee McGuire
Director of Communications, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
(formerly of KHOU 11 & KVUE 24)

I really have three pieces of advice here. The first is to network (quietly). You have to let key people know you're thinking about making the jump. A good place to start is with former reporters who are now doing communications. Grab coffee, see them on a weekend, whatever works for your schedule -- ask them to keep an eye out.

The second bit of advice is to think deeply about what you really enjoy doing and what you're good at. No one will hire a TV person just because they were in TV -- instead, it's the storytelling talent that matters; the crisis communications; the rapid and high-quality turnaround of accurate and compelling information; the proven ability to work in a team and deliver a consistent, high-quality product; writing, web design and publishing, social media, etc. These are all skills that are absolutely in demand.

A third thing: express a desire to learn new skills and move forward in your career. Communications is very different than journalism. In many ways it is much harder. If you find the right role, it will be just as rewarding if not more so.

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Chau Nguyen
Manager of Community Involvement at The Women’s Home in Montrose
(formerly of KHOU)

Well my situation is a tad unique in the sense that I work in non-profit management. And while I do much of the "public" speaking there, my main role is outreach and fundraising.

I will say this, however.
- Being in media is a major asset when transitioning into PR. Sell, sell, sell the fact that you have insider media contacts unlike others.
- You have skills in speaking and writing.
- You know what media need in press releases and story ideas.

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Brian Sasser
Director of Communications EPISCOPAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
(former KPRC 2 Investigative News Producer/National Field Producer )

Network — even when it’s painful. I had been in TV news all my life and knew how to network for story ideas and talk to folks to move up inside the business, but I had never really “networked” for a job outside. If your group of friends, PR contacts, story contacts, family, and even current/past media colleagues don’t know you’re looking for a new opportunity, then they can’t help you. They won’t share that job they heard about. They won’t tell one of their colleagues you’d be great for a position.

It can be a slippery slope when you’re still working in the job you want to leave, but you have to start showing your interest and telling people what you do and how you’d like to use those skills in another job. I talked to every PR person I met while doing stories and just asked different questions about how they got their job and what they saw out there. It was subtle, but it was there.

I never was interviewed for a position where I didn’t have some sort of human contact associated with the job. I never got far applying online to a company where I didn’t know anyone or able to exchange an email with someone I knew through some form or fashion. It was often a waste of time on most online applications. Using LinkedIn and going to a happy hour to talk about changing careers can be painful. It’s often even a little humbling. However, it may be that one conversation that makes the difference.

Sell your ability to be an expert storyteller. In every communications job, you’re really just telling a story. Sell your unique ability to know the elements of a good story. Explain how you’ve turned routine news into creative, compelling stories. Show how you’ve been able to tell a story multiple ways — website, TV, print, social media, video, etc.

Sell you ability to meet tight deadlines. No one in the real world really understands how journalists are used to working with tight deadlines. Give specific examples of how you not just completed a project, but executed it well even under a quick turnaround or crappy conditions. This one skill will likely be respected more than almost anything else you do.

Have a good answer to: “Won’t you just be bored here?” Be ready. It came during every interview.

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Joe Stinebaker
Director of Communications Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
(formerly of the Houston Chronicle)

Having helped a few others transition to the dark side, I would certainly think that one way to break in is the same way one succeeds in journalism too -- cultivating sources and getting to know people in the business. Even if it has to be done confidentially, let people you trust know that you’re thinking about moving on. There’s also a decent web site locally, through the Houston chapter of the PRSA. It’s prsahouston.org/jobs

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Steve Fixx
Senior Manager of Internal Communications at Direct Energy
(formerly of 93.7 The Arrow KKRW & Rock 101 KLOL)

When I started the career switch process, my resume was set up in a traditional way. A recruiter friend said it works better when switching industries to instead set up the resume as functional.

Media people sometimes feel stuck and as if they don't have all that many transferable skills. In reality, we have a lot to offer as communicators. We know how to take a message and use a channel to reach an audience. The messages, channels and audiences change, but the thinking behind the process doesn't.

A few things that worked for me:
- Network with all the people you know. I was surprised at some of the people who would help me or put me in touch with a friend that could. It's always best when you have an in for a first-hand introduction.
- Focus on LinkedIn and Indeed. An HR friend recommended I mainly used these out of the job search sites.
- Write the resume to the job. It's an extra step, but I think it is difference-making to re-write the résumé to the job you are applying for. Within the job description, look at the first 4 or 5 things listed. (The rest is often fluff) Think about your experience and how it can be worded to apply to the job. Connect the dots and make it obvious for them.
- The #1 fear most people have isn't a fear of yours. You often hear how people dread public speaking and fear it worse than death. The great thing about media backgrounds is we don't share that fear. When you can do something well that others fear, that's a strength.

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WHAT: Kitty Pilgrim presentation, “That’s Entertainment: The Reshaping of News”
WHEN: 7pm, Oct. 22, 2013
WHERE: Gaertner Performing Arts Center, Sam Houston State University (815 17th Street, Huntsville TX 77340)
More info at: http://www.shsu.edu/~pin_www/T%40S/2013/pilgrim.html

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REMEMBERING

Kuyk Logan
The Hobby family brought Kuyk Logan to Houston in 1969 as assistant managing editor of The Houston Post. He was named managing editor in 1976, a job he held until the paper was sold in 1983. From there, he became managing editor of news at the Houston CBS affiliate, KHOU-TV.

Charles "Chuck" Paul Pharris Sr.
Charles “Chuck” Paul Pharris Sr., 85, of Marietta died Friday, July 11, 2014. He joined KPRC-TV in Houston in 1956 as chief cameraman. He was later named Director of Newsfilm Operations, and became a member of NPPA. Chuck and the KPRC staff won several NPPA and AP awards for spot news and features, and in 1962 KPRC was named “Newsfilm Station of the Year.”

Young Telemundo employee killed in car wreck during holiday trip
A Houston family is mourning the loss of a young woman killed in a car crash out of state. Vanessa Morales was an employee at the Telemundo TV station in Houston.

Former KHOU 11 reporter Brad Woodard remembered
Friends gathered Saturday to remember the life of former KHOU 11 reporter Brad Woodard. Those in attendance included Jeff McShan, Carolyn Mungo, Greg Groogan, Chau Nguyen, former KHOU news director Keith Connors and wife Karla Barguiarena, Woodard's two sisters and many current and former KHOU employees.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Courtney Zubowski leaving KHOU 11
- PICS: Mary Benton's KPRC goodbye party packed with Houston TV celebs
- Ashley Paredez anchored at FOX 7 KTBC Austin
- Darby Douglas' father dies hours before his KHOU return
- Rhonda Errer LaVelle is new KPRC 2 news director