"'You've been doing this your whole life, whether you realize it or not. Her mother would also played a large role in encouraging her and supporting her whenever she had difficulty with a lesson or problem. Shalhoup didn't start out in meteorology, but as the daughter of a science teacher, she grew up with a love for the subject. "You'd never call a male meteorologist 'weather boy,' right? You'd never go into a courtroom and call a female lawyer 'legal girl,' right?" my student loans for my meteorology certification would already be paid off," Shalhoup said. "If I had a dollar for every time I've been called 'weather girl'. Shalhoup added that in local news, most broadcasters choose and pay for all their own clothing, makeup and hairstyling, which can cost a small fortune.Įxpectations and qualifications are also emphasized with women meteorologists, Shalhoup pointed out. One example she gave was when she received a "scathing" message from a viewer after wearing the same pair of heels for the third time in a week. In my experience, that expectation is minimal, at most, for men." "Of course I want to look good while presenting on TV, but I don't want my performance to rest solely on that. "There's definitely a greater emphasis on appearance for women. Viewer reaction to a broadcaster's wardrobe choice is one of the main differences, she pointed out. Shalhoup said she grew up playing a male-dominated sport before going into the male-dominated field of meteorology, emphasizing that it can be intimidating at times and that expectations can often be different for women. Senior Broadcast Meteorologist Kristina Shalhoup speaks on how her mentor in broadcasting helped guide her to the field of meteorology.
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