Book Tour: DC & Maryland

Next stop on the Footprints Tour: Washington, DC/Maryland. This was a full-media trip, as in no book signings—one track focus. I appeared on the local ABC, NBC, and CBS stations in Baltimore. One little known fact, is that the Baltimore CBS affiliate is where Oprah Winfrey got her start. As I walked through the halls, there were pictures of Oprah with her afro of yesterday. Time flew each time, but I got the book’s message, “you can have your faith and still be successful,” out each time.

I also went to several radio stations including, the Urban League, Heaven 1580, and WPGC radio. One aspect that I like about radio interviews is that we have the opportunity to get a little deeper into the message of Footprints…less time constrains

Unfortunately, I could not convince ANYONE to Jazzercise with me. Next time…

What I loved about the entire trip was not only get the word out about Footprints, but that had the opportunity to observe the behind-the-scenes maneuvering of a media program. It is my desire to become more involved in radio and television. So as I am sure you figured, I was soaking the whole experience in like a sponge…learning as much as I could.

While I was in D.C., I also had the opportunity to see two of my dearest friends, Kim and Kristin. Kristin is my dearest friend from Michigan. Kristin and I were two of the few who chose to say in the on-campus living quarters, were clinic partners (domestic violence), and both worked the front desk/mail room. Kin is my dearest friend from Baylor. Kim and I met our freshman year and have been close ever since. I confess that Kim and I have been to two N*SYNC concerts together (one in Michigan and one in Phoenix). Need I say more? I hadn’t seen either for years. It was great to sit down with them face to face and catch up on the seasons of life.

And to add the cherry on my DC sundae, I had a one hour layover in Nashville and my little sister, Rochelle came to the airport to see me. Work, friends, and family all at once? Sweet. My D.C. trip was a rewarding one on so many levels. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to share Footprints and am flattered to have made a good impression. Next city? Think cactus, prickly pears...think Arizona…

- RXW